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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 School District 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
1895-1901 E Don Carlos Ave,
Tempe,
AZ
85281
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.
Learn more about living in Apache
Average Prices by Area
Compare neighborhood and city base rent averages by bedroom.
| Apache | Tempe, AZ | |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,412 | $1,332 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,492 | $1,478 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,863 | $1,705 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $2,590 | $2,350 |
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
499 Students
Attendance Zone
Public Elementary School
Grades PK-5
501 Students
Nearby
Public Middle School
Grades 6-8
922 Students
Attendance Zone
Public High School
Grades 9-12
1,777 Students
Attendance Zone
Private Elementary, Middle & High School
Grades K-12
125 Students
Nearby
Private Elementary School
Grades PK-1
50 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 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 |
Walkability Near Desert Willow Apartments
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
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
50
/ 100
Some Public Transit
Transit
50
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Moderately Bikeable
Bikeability
70
/ 100
Scores provided by
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
Active
Soundscore™
74
/ 100
Traffic
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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 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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What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
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1895-1901 E Don Carlos Ave
Tempe, AZ 85281