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Cortez Palms Apartments
Tempe, AZ 85281

- Student Housing
- Studio–3 Bedrooms
- 500–900Square Feet
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 December 2025! 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 located in the Downtown Tempe Neighborhood and 85281 Zip code of Tempe, AZ.
Unique Features and Amenities
- 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
Property Contact Info
Floorplan Pricing and Availability
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Studio
Studio
Studio, 1 Bath, 500 sq ftAvailability Details
Availability Date Unit Sq Ft Unavailable Studio 500 sq ft Model Amenities and Features
Features
- Balcony
- Cable Ready
- High Speed Internet Access
- Smoke Free
Kitchen
- Eat-in Kitchen
- Kitchen
- Refrigerator
Living Space
- Hardwood Floors
Unique Features
- Ping Pong Table Tennis
- Resident Courtyard With Bbq Grills
- Sparkling Swimming Pool
2 Bedrooms
Two Bedroom
2 Beds, 1 Bath, 650 sq ftAvailability Details
Availability Date Unit Sq Ft Unavailable Two Bedroom 650 sq ft Model Amenities and Features
Features
- Cable Ready
Kitchen
- Eat-in Kitchen
- Kitchen
- Refrigerator
Living Space
- Hardwood Floors
Unique Features
- Open Concept Floor Plans
- Wood Plank Flooring
3 Bedrooms
3 Beds, 1 bath
3 Beds, 1 Bath, 900 sq ftAvailability Details
Availability Date Unit Sq Ft Unavailable 3 Beds, 1 bath 900 sq ft Model Amenities and Features
Features
- Cable Ready
Property Information
- 36 Units
- 2 Stories
- Built in 1964
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Lease Terms
- 10 to 12 months
Fees and Policies
The fees below are based on community-supplied data and may exclude additional fees and utilities.
Other Fees
Personal Add-Ons
- Administrative Fee$0
- Application Fee Per Applicant$0
Pet Policy and Fees
Reptiles
- Fees Not Specified
Dogs
- 2 Pet Limit
- $20 Monthly Pet Rent
- $200 Fee
Birds
- Fees Not Specified
Cats
- 2 Pet Limit
- $20 Monthly Pet Rent
- $200 Fee
Parking Info and Fees
- Surface Lot
- 2 Max, Assigned Parking
Property Fee Disclaimer: Based on community-supplied data and independent market research. Subject to change without notice. May exclude fees for mandatory or optional services and usage-based utilities.
Features and Amenities
Unique Amenities
- 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
Interior Features
- Cable Ready
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- Colleges
- Grocery
- Medical
- Transportation
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Hours and Contact Info
| Monday | 9:00 am–6:00 pm |
| Tuesday | 9:00 am–6:00 pm |
| Wednesday | 9:00 am–6:00 pm |
| Thursday | 9:00 am–6:00 pm |
| Friday | 9:00 am–6:00 pm |
| Saturday | 10:00 am–5:00 pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
Getting Around
Walk Score®
79 / 100
Very Walkable
Most errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
99 / 100
Biker's Paradise
Daily errands can be accomplished on a bike
Transit Score®
65 / 100
Good Transit
Many nearby public transportation options
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.
Renters Reviews and Ratings
Do NOT Live Here
February 24, 2020Oh boy I have a lot to say about this apartment complex. Specifically, the Cortez Palms location. The good: Price. That's it. And it's not even great. This complex is one of the cheapest you will find (for obvious reasons), but is extremely overpriced for what is offered. More on that later. The bad: Since living here, I've had to call the cops three times for safety concerns. Roaches and bugs are large and persistent. There are constantly homeless people going through the dumpster ...(when it isn't on fire). Extremely outdated - no dishwasher, tub was painted over with interior paint (and was still wet on my move in day) and has since chipped and stained, front door and window aren't sealed and don't close properly so air/dirt/water gets in through the cracks, AC unit filter probably hasn't been changed since its installation. Community laundry rooms are a disaster. Half of the machines don't work and when they do, they ruin clothing items. Residents are disrespectful of others' property and will take loads out of the dryer and throw them on the counter not even 10 minutes after the cycle is complete. The gate to get in the complex is open half the time and broken the other half. Needless to say, I can't wait to move out. This place has caused me nothing but stress and problems and I absolutely would not recommend it to anyone.Read MoreReview from Apartments.com
Nearby Schools
McClintock High School
Cecil Shamley School
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Points of Interest
Time and distance from Cortez Palms Apartments.
Big Box and Retail
Safeway
Target
Jcpenney
Colleges and Universities
Arizona State University - The Sidney Poitier New American Film School
Mesa Community College - Southern and Dobson Campus
Groceries
Safeway
Winco Foods
Aldi
Hospitals
Banner Desert Medical Center
Aurora Behavioral Healthcare - Tempe
Banner Behavioral Health Hospital
Military Bases
Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport Air Guard Station
Restaurants and Dining
Shopping Centers
Cortez Palms Apartments has 5 shopping centers within 0.4 miles.
Transit Stations
Tempe Transportation Center-METRO Light Rail
Nearby Neighborhoods
Rental Price Ranges in the Area
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tempe Studio Apartments | $1,348 | $649 | $4,960 |
| Tempe 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,528 | $825 | $10,000+ |
| Tempe 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,818 | $899 | $10,000+ |
| Tempe 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,384 | $775 | $10,000+ |
| Tempe 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,801 | $680 | $10,000+ |
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