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Skywater at Tempe Town Lake

601 W Rio Salado Pky, Tempe, AZ 85281

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  • Bedrooms

    Studio - 3 bd

  • Bathrooms

    1 - 3 ba

  • Square Feet

    632 - 1,569 sq ft

Skywater at Tempe Town Lake
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Highlights

  • Bike-Friendly Area
  • Waterfront
  • Floor to Ceiling Windows
  • Roof Terrace
  • Cabana
  • Pool
  • Walk-In Closets
  • Planned Social Activities
  • Spa

About Skywater at Tempe Town Lake

Find the perfect fit for your lifestyle with our pet-friendly studio, one, two, and three-bedroom Tempe, AZ apartments. Ranging from 632 to 1,774 square feet, Skywater at Town Lake Apartments offers 15 floor plans to choose from. Whether you are a student at ASU and need a spacious studio, or you're an entrepreneur who needs a larger work-live loft space, we have the ideal home designed for you. Take a look through our brilliant floor plans and contact us to schedule your own personal tour of our lavish community. Our apartments in Tempe are perfect for you, and we're excited to welcome you home!

Skywater at Tempe Town Lake 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

  • 1st Floor
  • 2nd Floor
  • 3rd Floor
  • 4th Floor
  • Breathtaking Views of Tempe Town Lake
  • Built-In Microwave
  • Ceiling Fans*
  • Community Pool Table
  • Cox Quick Connect
  • Dual-Pane Windows
  • EV Charging
  • Flexible Payment Options Available
  • Gas Stoves
  • Generous Living Space
  • Green Building
  • Hosted Resident Events
  • Lake View - Corner Unit
  • Lake View - Premium
  • Live/Work
  • Miles of Open Trails for Walking, Biking, Running
  • Open Air Sky Lounge with TVs
  • Outdoor Kitchen
  • Pet-Friendly
  • Press Coffee House On Site
  • Private Grass Courtyard View
  • Proximity to Dog Park
  • Second Story Sundeck
  • Stellar Views
  • Stylish Wood Plank Flooring
  • Undermount Sinks
  • View Pool
  • Walk-in Closets *
  • Washer and Dryer
  • Wheelchair Access

Community Amenities

Pool

Fitness Center

Elevator

Clubhouse

Roof Terrace

Controlled Access

Business Center

Grill

Property Services

  • Wi-Fi
  • Controlled Access
  • Maintenance on site
  • Property Manager on Site
  • Online Services
  • Planned Social Activities
  • Pet Play Area
  • EV Charging
  • Public Transportation
  • Wheelchair Accessible

Shared Community

  • Elevator
  • Business Center
  • Clubhouse
  • Lounge
  • Multi Use Room
  • Conference Rooms

Fitness & Recreation

  • Fitness Center
  • Hot Tub
  • Spa
  • Pool
  • Bicycle Storage
  • Walking/Biking Trails
  • Gameroom

Outdoor Features

  • Roof Terrace
  • Sundeck
  • Cabana
  • Courtyard
  • Grill
  • Waterfront
  • Lake Access
  • Dog Park

Apartment Features

Washer/Dryer

Air Conditioning

Dishwasher

High Speed Internet Access

Hardwood Floors

Walk-In Closets

Granite Countertops

Microwave

Indoor Features

  • High Speed Internet Access
  • Wi-Fi
  • Washer/Dryer
  • Air Conditioning
  • Heating
  • Ceiling Fans
  • Smoke Free
  • Cable Ready
  • Tub/Shower
  • Sprinkler System

Kitchen Features & Appliances

  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal
  • Ice Maker
  • Granite Countertops
  • Stainless Steel Appliances
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Range
  • Refrigerator
  • Freezer

Model Details

  • Hardwood Floors
  • Vinyl Flooring
  • Views
  • Walk-In Closets
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Window Coverings
  • Floor to Ceiling Windows
  • Balcony
  • Patio

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Location
601 W Rio Salado Pky, Tempe,
AZ 85281
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Neighborhood

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 $1,400 $1,345
1 Bedroom $1,608 $1,487
2 Bedrooms $1,813 $1,697
3 Bedrooms $2,778 $2,282
Education
Colleges & Universities Distance
Colleges & Universities Distance
Arizona State University
Drive: 4 min 1.4 mi
Arizona State Univ., Tempe
Drive: 4 min 1.5 mi
Gateway Community College
Drive: 9 min 4.4 mi
Mesa C.C., Southern and Dobson
Drive: 16 min 7.9 mi
Skywater at Tempe Town Lake is within 4 minutes or 1.4 miles from Arizona State University. It is also near Arizona State Univ., Tempe and Gateway Community College.
Schools
Holdeman Elementary School
Public Elementary School
Grades PK-5
417 Students
Nearby
GreatSchools rating: 4 out of 10
Scales Technology Academy
Public Elementary School
Grades PK-5
373 Students
Attendance Zone
GreatSchools rating: 4 out of 10
Geneva Epps Mosley Middle School
Public Middle School
Grades 6-8
692 Students
Attendance Zone
GreatSchools rating: 2 out of 10
Ombudsman - Charter Northeast
Public High School
Grades 9-12
93 Students
Nearby
GreatSchools rating: 2 out of 10
Tempe High School
Public High School
Grades 9-12
1,430 Students
Attendance Zone
GreatSchools rating: 5 out of 10
Banner Children's Academy
Private Elementary, Middle & High School
Grades K-12
33 Students
Nearby
Tempe Adventist Christian School
Private Elementary & Middle School
Grades PK-8
Nearby
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Transportation

Transportation options available in Tempe include Tempe Beach Park/Rio Salado, located 0.5 mile from Skywater at Tempe Town Lake. Skywater at Tempe Town Lake is near Phoenix Sky Harbor International, located 4.3 miles or 9 minutes away, and Phoenix-Mesa Gateway, located 24.8 miles or 38 minutes away.

Transit / Subway Distance
Transit / Subway Distance
Tempe Beach Park/Rio Salado
Walk: 9 min 0.5 mi
Third St/Ash
Walk: 11 min 0.6 mi
Fifth St/Ash
Walk: 12 min 0.6 mi
Mill Ave/3Rd St
Walk: 13 min 0.7 mi
Center Pkwy/Washington
Drive: 4 min 1.7 mi
Commuter Rail Distance
Commuter Rail Distance
Maricopa
Drive: 40 min 28.6 mi
Airports Distance
Airports Distance
Phoenix Sky Harbor International
 Drive: 9 min 4.3 mi
Phoenix-Mesa Gateway
 Drive: 38 min 24.8 mi
Getting Around
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
50 / 100
Some Public Transit
Transit
50 / 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
90 / 100
Exceptionally Bikeable
Bikeability
90 / 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™
73 / 100

Traffic

Busy

Airport

Busy

Businesses

Calm

Scores provided by

HowLoud What is a Sound Score Rating? A Sound Score Rating aggregates noise caused by vehicle traffic, airplane traffic and local sources. How It Works
Points of Interest

Time and distance from Skywater at Tempe Town Lake.

Shopping Centers Distance
Shopping Centers Distance
University Park Shopping Center
Walk: 13 min 0.7 mi
Palm Village
Walk: 14 min 0.8 mi
Tempe/mill Avenue
Walk: 15 min 0.8 mi
Skywater at Tempe Town Lake 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
Parks and Recreation Distance
Desert Arboretum Park
 Drive: 3 min 1.4 mi
ASU Center for Meteorite Studies
 Drive: 6 min 2.0 mi
Papago Park
 Drive: 8 min 3.1 mi
Phoenix Zoo
 Drive: 8 min 3.2 mi
Desert Botanical Garden
 Drive: 7 min 3.3 mi
Skywater at Tempe Town Lake has 5 parks within 3.3 miles, including Desert Arboretum Park, ASU Center for Meteorite Studies, and Phoenix Zoo.
Hospitals Distance
Hospitals Distance
O.A.S.I.S. Hospital
Drive: 9 min 4.9 mi
Aurora Behavioral Healthcare - Tempe
Drive: 12 min 5.4 mi
Scottsdale Osborn Medical Center
Drive: 11 min 5.7 mi
Skywater at Tempe Town Lake has 3 hospitals within 5.7 miles, the nearest is O.A.S.I.S. Hospital which is 4.9 miles away and a 9 minute drive.
Military Bases Distance
Military Bases Distance
Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport Air Guard Station
Drive: 14 min 7.7 mi
Luke Air Force Base
Drive: 40 min 30.1 mi
Gila Bend Air Force Station
Drive: 108 min 82.6 mi
Skywater at Tempe Town Lake has 3 military bases within 82.6 miles, the nearest is Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport Air Guard Station which is 7.7 miles away and a 14 minute drive.

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