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1205-1221 E Apache Blvd,
Tempe, AZ 85281
Studio - 3 Beds $1,384 - $3,799
Lakeside Drive Apartments
500 W 1st St,
Tempe,
AZ
85281
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Bedrooms
Studio - 3 bd
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Bathrooms
1 - 3 ba
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Square Feet
624 - 1,868 sq ft
Lakeside Drive Apartments
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About Lakeside Drive Apartments
Rethink upscale apartment living. The 3 bedroom penthouses, studios, 1, 2, and 3 bedrooms at Lakeside Drive Apartments are like nothing you've ever experienced. Deluxe in-home features combine with high-tech community amenities to create a breathtaking living experience.
Lakeside Drive 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
- Parking Concierge
- Walkable To Shops, Dining, Entertainment
- Easy Access To State Farm, ASU, Loop 202
- European-Style Cabinets with Brushed Nickel Pulls
- Granite Countertops
- Modern Cabinetry
- Modern Tile Backsplash
- Outdoor Grilling Areas
- Soaring 19-Foot Ceilings*
- DuChateau Hardwood Flooring*
- Package Concierge, Parking Garage
- En-Suite Bathrooms with Dual Vanities*
- Fire Pits
- Gourmet Kitchens with Gas Stovetops
- Online Resident Portal, 24/7 Maintenance
- Smartphone Resident System, Transit TV
- Complimentary Resident Beach Cruisers
- Spacious Studios, One- and Two-Bedroom Apartments, and Penthouse Residences
- Pool House, Interior Corridors, Fire Pit
- USB Charging Outlets
- Wine Refrigerators*
Community Amenities
Pool
Fitness Center
Concierge
Clubhouse
Roof Terrace
Controlled Access
Recycling
Grill
Property Services
- Wi-Fi
- Controlled Access
- Property Manager on Site
- Concierge
- Recycling
- Renters Insurance Program
- Dry Cleaning Service
- Online Services
- Planned Social Activities
Shared Community
- Clubhouse
- Multi Use Room
- Disposal Chutes
- Conference Rooms
- Corporate Suites
Fitness & Recreation
- Fitness Center
- Pool
- Bicycle Storage
- Walking/Biking Trails
Outdoor Features
- Fenced Lot
- Roof Terrace
- Cabana
- Courtyard
- Grill
- Waterfront
- Lake Access
Apartment Features
Washer/Dryer
Air Conditioning
Dishwasher
High Speed Internet Access
Hardwood Floors
Walk-In Closets
Island Kitchen
Granite Countertops
Highlights
- High Speed Internet Access
- Wi-Fi
- Washer/Dryer
- Air Conditioning
- Heating
- Ceiling Fans
- Smoke Free
- Cable Ready
- Storage Space
- Double Vanities
- Tub/Shower
Kitchen Features & Appliances
- Dishwasher
- Disposal
- Ice Maker
- Granite Countertops
- Stainless Steel Appliances
- Pantry
- Island Kitchen
- Eat-in Kitchen
- Kitchen
- Microwave
- Oven
- Range
- Refrigerator
- Freezer
Model Details
- Hardwood Floors
- Carpet
- Vinyl Flooring
- Dining Room
- Family Room
- Vaulted Ceiling
- Views
- Walk-In Closets
- Linen Closet
- Double Pane Windows
- Window Coverings
- Balcony
- Patio
Location
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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
Education
| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 5 min | 1.6 mi | |
| Drive: | 4 min | 1.7 mi | |
| Drive: | 9 min | 4.5 mi | |
| Drive: | 17 min | 8.1 mi |
Lakeside Drive Apartments is within 5 minutes or 1.6 miles from Arizona State University. It is also near Arizona State Univ., Tempe and Gateway Community College.
Schools
Public Elementary School
Grades PK-5
416 Students
Attendance Zone
Public Elementary School
Grades PK-5
388 Students
Nearby
Public Middle School
Grades 6-8
755 Students
Attendance Zone
Public High School
Grades 9-12
1,584 Students
Attendance Zone
Private Elementary, Middle & High School
Grades 4-12
33 Students
Nearby
Private Elementary & Middle School
Grades PK-8
Nearby
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Transportation options available in Tempe include Tempe Beach Park/Rio Salado, located 0.3 mile from Lakeside Drive Apartments. Lakeside Drive Apartments is near Phoenix Sky Harbor International, located 4.4 miles or 9 minutes away, and Phoenix-Mesa Gateway, located 25.0 miles or 38 minutes away.
| Transit / Subway | Distance | ||
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| Transit / Subway | Distance | ||
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Walk: | 5 min | 0.3 mi |
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Walk: | 7 min | 0.4 mi |
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Walk: | 8 min | 0.5 mi |
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Walk: | 10 min | 0.5 mi |
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Walk: | 10 min | 0.5 mi |
| Commuter Rail | Distance | ||
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| Commuter Rail | Distance | ||
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Drive: | 40 min | 28.9 mi |
| Airports | Distance | ||
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| Airports | Distance | ||
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Phoenix Sky Harbor International
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Drive: | 9 min | 4.4 mi |
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Phoenix-Mesa Gateway
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Drive: | 38 min | 25.0 mi |
Time and distance from Lakeside Drive Apartments.
| Shopping Centers | Distance | ||
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| Shopping Centers | Distance | ||
| Walk: | 8 min | 0.5 mi | |
| Walk: | 11 min | 0.6 mi | |
| Walk: | 12 min | 0.7 mi |
Lakeside Drive Apartments has 3 shopping centers within 0.7 mile, which is about a 12-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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Desert Arboretum Park
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Drive: | 4 min | 1.5 mi |
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ASU Center for Meteorite Studies
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Drive: | 7 min | 2.3 mi |
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Papago Park
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Drive: | 8 min | 3.3 mi |
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Phoenix Zoo
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Drive: | 9 min | 3.3 mi |
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Desert Botanical Garden
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Drive: | 7 min | 3.5 mi |
Lakeside Drive Apartments has 5 parks within 3.5 miles, including Desert Arboretum Park, ASU Center for Meteorite Studies, and Phoenix Zoo.
| Hospitals | Distance | ||
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| Hospitals | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 9 min | 5.0 mi | |
| Drive: | 13 min | 5.6 mi | |
| Drive: | 11 min | 5.9 mi |
Lakeside Drive Apartments has 3 hospitals within 5.9 miles, the nearest is O.A.S.I.S. Hospital which is 5.0 miles away and a 9 minute drive.
| Military Bases | Distance | ||
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| Military Bases | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 15 min | 8.0 mi | |
| Drive: | 40 min | 30.2 mi | |
| Drive: | 108 min | 82.7 mi |
Lakeside Drive Apartments has 3 military bases within 82.7 miles, the nearest is Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport Air Guard Station which is 8.0 miles away and a 15 minute drive.
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500 W 1st St
Tempe, AZ 85281