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1205-1221 E Apache Blvd,
Tempe, AZ 85281
$1,504 - $3,449
Studio - 3 Beds
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Desert Willow Apartments
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Arizona Sun Apartments
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Arizona Sun Apartments
Desert Willow Apartments
1895-1901 E Don Carlos Ave,
Tempe,
AZ
85281
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About Desert Willow Apartments
Thanks for visiting Desert Willow Apartments. The location in Tempe's 85281 area is an ideal place to live. Be sure to check out the apartment floorplan options. From availability to location, the professional leasing team is ready to help you in finding the perfect place to live. Stop by Desert Willow Apartments today.
Desert Willow Apartments is an apartment community located in Maricopa County and the 85281 ZIP Code. This area is served by the Tempe attendance zone.
Unique Features
- Tax Credit
Community Amenities
- Pool
Apartment Features
High Speed Internet Access
Refrigerator
Smoke Free
Oven
- High Speed Internet Access
- Smoke Free
- Oven
- Range
- Refrigerator
Location
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The Apache neighborhood in Tempe is conveniently located near Price and Red Mountain Freeways. The Valley Metro Rail transit system makes it convenient to travel throughout Tempe. For quick bites, residents enjoy Waffle House and Jack in the Box. Be sure to sip a refreshing craft beer on the Four Peaks Brewing Company patio, or head on over to the Sleepy Dog Saloon for soft beer pretzels.
The Tempe Marketplace in Apache is an excellent place to eat and shop. Restaurants in this outdoor mall include California Pizza Kitchen, King’s Fish House, and the Keg Steakhouse. With stores like Nordstrom Rack, Old Navy, and Ulta Beauty, there’s a shop for every budget. Sloan Park, the spring training facility of the Chicago Cubs, is nearby. Students attending Arizona State University enjoy a quick commute to campus, since Apache is just two miles away.
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Education
| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
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| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 6 min | 2.4 mi | |
| Drive: | 6 min | 2.5 mi | |
| Drive: | 10 min | 4.3 mi | |
| Drive: | 10 min | 4.9 mi |
Desert Willow Apartments is within 6 minutes or 2.5 miles from Arizona State Univ., Tempe. It is also near Arizona State University and Mesa C.C., Southern and Dobson.
Schools
Public Elementary School
Grades PK-5
458 Students
Attendance Zone
Public Elementary School
Grades PK-6
529 Students
Nearby
Public Middle School
Grades 6-8
984 Students
Attendance Zone
Public High School
Grades 9-12
1,949 Students
Attendance Zone
Private Elementary, Middle & High School
Grades K-12
125 Students
Nearby
Private Elementary School
Grades PK-1
50 Students
Nearby
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Transportation options available in Tempe include Smith-Martin/Apache Blvd, located 0.4 mile from Desert Willow Apartments. Desert Willow Apartments is near Phoenix Sky Harbor International, located 7.5 miles or 13 minutes away, and Phoenix-Mesa Gateway, located 21.4 miles or 33 minutes away.
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Walk: | 7 min | 0.4 mi |
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Walk: | 10 min | 0.6 mi |
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Walk: | 18 min | 0.9 mi |
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Drive: | 3 min | 1.3 mi |
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Drive: | 3 min | 1.4 mi |
| Commuter Rail | Distance | ||
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| Commuter Rail | Distance | ||
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Drive: | 42 min | 29.8 mi |
| Airports | Distance | ||
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| Airports | Distance | ||
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Phoenix Sky Harbor International
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Drive: | 13 min | 7.5 mi |
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Phoenix-Mesa Gateway
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Drive: | 33 min | 21.4 mi |
Time and distance from Desert Willow Apartments.
| Shopping Centers | Distance | ||
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| Shopping Centers | Distance | ||
| Walk: | 13 min | 0.7 mi | |
| Walk: | 14 min | 0.7 mi | |
| Walk: | 15 min | 0.8 mi |
Desert Willow Apartments has 3 shopping centers within 0.8 mile, which is about a 15-minute walk. The miles and minutes will be for the farthest away property.
| Parks and Recreation | Distance | ||
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| Parks and Recreation | Distance | ||
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ASU Center for Meteorite Studies
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Drive: | 6 min | 2.3 mi |
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Desert Arboretum Park
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Drive: | 5 min | 2.4 mi |
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Papago Park
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Drive: | 9 min | 4.3 mi |
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i.d.e.a. Museum
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Drive: | 9 min | 4.3 mi |
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Phoenix Zoo
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Drive: | 13 min | 5.8 mi |
Desert Willow Apartments has 5 parks within 5.8 miles, including ASU Center for Meteorite Studies, Desert Arboretum Park, and i.d.e.a. Museum.
| Hospitals | Distance | ||
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| Hospitals | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 7 min | 3.7 mi | |
| Drive: | 11 min | 5.5 mi | |
| Drive: | 11 min | 5.7 mi |
Desert Willow Apartments has 3 hospitals within 5.7 miles, the nearest is Banner Desert Medical Center which is 3.7 miles away and a 7 minute drive.
| Military Bases | Distance | ||
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| Military Bases | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 18 min | 9.9 mi | |
| Drive: | 44 min | 33.2 mi | |
| Drive: | 110 min | 88.6 mi |
Desert Willow Apartments has 3 military bases within 88.6 miles, the nearest is Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport Air Guard Station which is 9.9 miles away and a 18 minute drive.
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1895-1901 E Don Carlos Ave
Tempe, AZ 85281