Cortez Palms Apartments

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1031 E Lemon St
Tempe, AZ 85281

Student Housing

Studio–3 Bedrooms
500–900 Square 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 and Two bedrooms available for Fall 2026! 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

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Property Contact Info

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Office Hours

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

Floorplan Pricing and Availability

Studio
2 Bedrooms
3 Bedrooms

Studio
Studio
Studio, 1 Bath, 500 sq ft
Availability 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 ft
Availability 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 ft
Availability Details
Availability Date Unit Sq Ft
Unavailable 3 Beds, 1 bath 900 sq ft
Model Amenities and Features
Features
Cable Ready

Availability Date	Unit	Sq Ft
Unavailable	Studio	500 sq ft

Availability Date	Unit	Sq Ft
Unavailable	Two Bedroom	650 sq ft

Availability Date	Unit	Sq Ft
Unavailable	3 Beds, 1 bath	900 sq ft

Price shown is base rent. Excludes user-selected optional fees and variable or usage-based fees and required charges due at or prior to move-in or at move-out. View Fees and Policies for details. Price, availability, fees, and any applicable rent special are subject to change without notice.

Property Information

36 Units
2 Stories
Built in 1964

Lease Terms

10 - 12 mo

Fees and Policies

The fees listed below are community-provided and may exclude utilities or add-ons. All payments are made directly to the property and are non-refundable unless otherwise specified.

Required Fees

One-Time Basics

Due at Application: Application Fee Per ApplicantiCharged per applicant.$35.00
Due at Move-In: Administrative FeeiCharged per unit.$350.00

Other Fees and Policies

Pet Fees

Cat: One-Time Pet FeeiMax of 2. Charged Per Pet.$200.00; Monthly Pet FeeiMax of 2. Charged Per Pet.$20.00/mo
Dog: One-Time Pet FeeiMax of 2. Charged Per Pet.$200.00; Monthly Pet FeeiMax of 2. Charged Per Pet.$20.00/mo

Parking Info and Fees

Surface Lot

2 Max

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

Getting Around

60 / 100 Moderately walkable
Most day-to-day needs are within walking distance
60 / 100 Good public transit
Walking distance to rapid transit and frequent bus lines
90 / 100 Exceptionally bikeable
Exceptionally suitable for bicycle commuting and/or recreation
90 / 100 Exceptionally car friendly
Excellent access to freeways and/or major arteries, with almost no chance of parking problems

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Getting to Know the Area

90 / 100 Restaurants
Exceptional variety of restaurants within a few minutes
90 / 100 Cafes
Exceptional variety of cafés within a few minutes
80 / 100 Nightlife
Wide variety of bars within a few minutes
70 / 100 Shopping
Several shops within a few minutes
80 / 100 Parks
Very large amount of park space within a few minutes
30 / 100 Noise Level
Multiple sources of noise nearby

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Renters Reviews and Ratings

1.0

1 Renters Reviews

Do NOT Live Here

February 24, 2020 - Review from Apartments.com

Oh 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.

McClintock High School

Tempe School District

1830 East Del Rio Drive

Public School - Grades 9-12 (1777 Students)

In Attendance Zone4 minute drive / 1.5 miles away

Cecil Shamley School

Tempe School District

1500 N SCOVEL ST

Public School - Grades PK-8 (404 Students)

In Attendance Zone4 minute drive / 2.1 miles away

School data provided by GreatSchools.

Points of Interest

Time and distance from Cortez Palms Apartments.

Big Box and Retail

Safeway

926 E Broadway Rd

2 minute drive / 0.82 miles away

Target

1800 E Rio Salado Pky

3 minute drive / 1.07 miles away

Jcpenney

1900 E Rio Salado Pky

3 minute drive / 1.2 miles away

Groceries

Safeway

926 E Broadway Rd

2 minute drive / 0.82 miles away

Winco Foods

1363 N Arizona Ave

11 minute drive / 5.57 miles away

Aldi

1225 N Arizona Ave

12 minute drive / 5.61 miles away

Military Bases

Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport Air Guard Station

11 minute drive / 5.21 miles away

Cortez Palms Apartments has 5 shopping centers within 0.4 miles.

Transit Stations

Tempe Transportation Center-METRO Light Rail

3 minute drive / 1.01 miles away

Rental Price Ranges in the Area

Bedroom	Average Rent	Cheapest Rent	Highest Rent
Tempe Studio Apartments	$1,448	$649	$3,890
Tempe 1 Bedroom Apartments	$1,605	$850	$10,000+
Tempe 2 Bedroom Apartments	$1,893	$899	$10,000+
Tempe 3 Bedroom Apartments	$2,654	$801	$10,000+
Tempe 4 Bedroom Apartments	$1,875	$676	$10,000+