THE ACCESS
1811 E Apache Blvd,
Tempe, AZ 85281
$1,175 - $2,475
Studio - 3 Beds
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Bedrooms
Studio - 2 bd
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Bathrooms
1 ba
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Square Feet
500 - 650 sq ft
Cortez Palms Apartments
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Highlights
- Bike-Friendly Area
- Basketball Court
- Pool
- Controlled Access
- Gated
- Picnic Area
- Grill
- Balcony
- Hardwood Floors
About Cortez Palms Apartments
Cortez Palms provides off campus apartment rentals with several communities along Lemon Street just east of Rural Rd. Studio's, One bedrooms and Two bedrooms available for Spring 2026! Come relax poolside at our newly remodeled resort style pool and fire pit patio area. Or enjoy activities in our state of the art fitness center, volleyball and basketball courts. Lease your new home today! Ask about our Virtual Tours!
Cortez Palms Apartments is an apartment community located in Maricopa County and the 85281 ZIP Code. This area is served by the Tempe School District attendance zone.
Unique Features
- Open Concept Floor Plans
- Ping Pong Table Tennis
- Resident Courtyard With Bbq Grills
- Spacious Studio's And Two Bedroom Styles
- Sparkling Swimming Pool
- Wood Plank Flooring
Community Amenities
Pool
Fitness Center
Laundry Facilities
Controlled Access
- Laundry Facilities
- Controlled Access
- Laundry Service
- Business Center
- Walk-Up
- Fitness Center
- Pool
- Basketball Court
- Gated
- Courtyard
- Grill
- Picnic Area
Apartment Features
Air Conditioning
High Speed Internet Access
Hardwood Floors
Microwave
- High Speed Internet Access
- Air Conditioning
- Heating
- Smoke Free
- Cable Ready
- Eat-in Kitchen
- Kitchen
- Microwave
- Oven
- Range
- Refrigerator
- Hardwood Floors
- Balcony
- Patio
1031 E Lemon St,
Tempe,
AZ
85281
Formerly known as the Mill Avenue District, Downtown Tempe serves as the central hub for Tempe shopping, dining, nightlife, and recreation. Built around Arizona State University, the area thrives by embracing the college culture and building a city ideal for home, work and play. Several large businesses offer jobs in Downtown Tempe and housing ranges from quaint historical homes to modern waterfront condos and apartments for rent that overlook Tempe Town Lake.
Located 19 miles from Downtown Phoenix and close to other large suburbs, Downtown Tempe provides an accessible location for community events for residents across the Phoenix metropolitan area. Events such as the Tempe Festival of the Arts draw in nearly 225,000 visitors over a three-day weekend.
Learn more about living in Downtown Tempe
Average Prices by Area
Compare neighborhood and city base rent averages by bedroom.
| Downtown Tempe | Tempe, AZ | |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,385 | $1,332 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,614 | $1,476 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,847 | $1,711 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $3,194 | $2,343 |
Education
| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
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| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 4 min | 1.3 mi | |
| Drive: | 4 min | 1.3 mi | |
| Drive: | 12 min | 5.2 mi | |
| Drive: | 11 min | 5.7 mi |
Cortez Palms Apartments is within 4 minutes or 1.3 miles from Arizona State Univ., Tempe. It is also near Arizona State University and Mesa C.C., Southern and Dobson.
Schools
Public Elementary & Middle School
Grades PK-8
404 Students
Attendance Zone
Public Elementary School
Grades PK-5
417 Students
Nearby
Public High School
Grades 9-12
1,777 Students
Attendance Zone
Private Elementary & Middle School
Grades K-8
415 Students
Nearby
Private Elementary & Middle School
Grades PK-8
287 Students
Nearby
Private Elementary, Middle & High School
Grades K-12
125 Students
Nearby
School data provided by
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The GreatSchools Rating helps parents compare schools within a state based on a variety of school quality indicators and provides a helpful picture of how effectively each school serves all of its students. Ratings are on a scale of 1 (below average) to 10 (above average) and can include test scores, college readiness, academic progress, advanced courses, equity, discipline and attendance data. We also advise parents to visit schools, consider other information on school performance and programs, and consider family needs as part of the school selection process.
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Transportation options available in Tempe include Rural/Apache, located 0.4 mile from Cortez Palms Apartments. Cortez Palms Apartments is near Phoenix Sky Harbor International, located 6.3 miles or 12 minutes away, and Phoenix-Mesa Gateway, located 22.3 miles or 34 minutes away.
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Walk: | 7 min | 0.4 mi |
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Walk: | 8 min | 0.4 mi |
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Walk: | 8 min | 0.4 mi |
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Walk: | 10 min | 0.6 mi |
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Walk: | 16 min | 0.9 mi |
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Drive: | 41 min | 28.7 mi |
| Airports | Distance | ||
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Phoenix Sky Harbor International
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Drive: | 12 min | 6.3 mi |
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Phoenix-Mesa Gateway
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Drive: | 34 min | 22.3 mi |
Getting Around
What do Walkability, Transit, Drivability, and Bikeability mean?
Walkability measures the walking distance to day-to-day needs.
Transit measures access to public transportation.
Drivability measures congestion, parking availability, and access to major roads.
Bikeability measures the suitability for cycling.
How It Works
Moderately Walkable
Walkability
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/ 100
Good Public Transit
Transit
60
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
90
/ 100
Exceptionally Bikeable
Bikeability
90
/ 100
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What do Walkability, Transit, Drivability, and Bikeability mean?
Walkability measures the walking distance to day-to-day needs.
Transit measures access to public transportation.
Drivability measures congestion, parking availability, and access to major roads.
Bikeability measures the suitability for cycling.
How It Works
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HowLoud What is a Sound Score Rating? A Sound Score Rating aggregates noise caused by vehicle traffic, airplane traffic and local sources. How It WorksTime and distance from Cortez Palms Apartments.
| Shopping Centers | Distance | ||
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| Shopping Centers | Distance | ||
| Walk: | 2 min | 0.0 mi | |
| Walk: | 4 min | 0.2 mi | |
| Walk: | 7 min | 0.4 mi |
Cortez Palms Apartments has 3 shopping centers within 0.4 mile, which is about a 7-minute walk. The miles and minutes will be for the farthest away property.
| Parks and Recreation | Distance | ||
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ASU Center for Meteorite Studies
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Walk: | 15 min | 0.8 mi |
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Desert Arboretum Park
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Drive: | 3 min | 1.2 mi |
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Papago Park
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Drive: | 8 min | 3.2 mi |
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Phoenix Zoo
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Drive: | 12 min | 4.4 mi |
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Desert Botanical Garden
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Drive: | 10 min | 4.5 mi |
Cortez Palms Apartments has 5 parks within 4.5 miles, including ASU Center for Meteorite Studies, Desert Arboretum Park, and Papago Park.
| Hospitals | Distance | ||
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| Hospitals | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 9 min | 4.5 mi | |
| Drive: | 9 min | 4.6 mi | |
| Drive: | 10 min | 5.2 mi |
Cortez Palms Apartments has 3 hospitals within 5.2 miles, the nearest is Banner Desert Medical Center which is 4.5 miles away and a 9 minute drive.
| Military Bases | Distance | ||
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| Military Bases | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 16 min | 8.8 mi | |
| Drive: | 43 min | 32.1 mi | |
| Drive: | 109 min | 87.5 mi |
Cortez Palms Apartments has 3 military bases within 87.5 miles, the nearest is Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport Air Guard Station which is 8.8 miles away and a 16 minute drive.
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What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address. Transit Score® measures access to public transit. Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
What is a Sound Score Rating?
A Sound Score Rating aggregates noise caused by vehicle traffic, airplane traffic and local sources.
1031 E Lemon St
Tempe, AZ 85281