The Rockford Apartments

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1207 E 8th St, Tempe, AZ 85281
(480) 467-5003
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The Rockford

1207 E 8th St
Tempe, AZ 85281
(480) 467-5003
The Rockford in Tempe, AZ - Building Photo
  • 2 Bedroom Bedrooms
  • $1,595-$1,695Pricing
  • 850Square Feet

Rent Specials

1st Month Free Rent Special!~~1 Month Free with a 13 month lease !

Ask Us About Our Specials

About The Rockford

The Rockford is located in the Downtown Tempe Neighborhood and 85281 Zip code of Tempe, AZ. This community is professionally managed by Sundial Real Estate

Property Contact Info

Floorplan Pricing and Availability

The Rockford offers 2 Bedroom apartments starting from $1,595 and having 850 sq ft. Here is the current pricing and availability:

    • 2 Bedrooms

      2BR/2.0BA

      From $1,595

      2 Beds, 2 Baths, 850 sq ft
      Available Now

      Availability Details

      PriceAvailability DateUnitSq FtDeposit
      From $1,595Available Now2BR/2.0BA850 sq ft$800

      Model Amenities and Features

      Features

      • High Speed Internet Access
      • Smoke Free

      Model Rent and Fees

      Model Price Range

      • $1,595 - $1,695

      Deposit

      • $800 deposit
    Price shown is base rent and may not include non-optional fees and utilities. View Fees and Policies for details. Price, availability, fees, and any applicable rent special are subject to change without notice.

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    Schedule a Tour
    Call us at: (480) 467-5003 to schedule a tour.

    Property Information

    • 43 Units
    • 3 Stories
    • Built in 1998

    Fees and Policies

    The fees below are based on community-supplied data and may exclude additional fees and utilities.

    Required Fees

    One-Time Move-In Fees

    Due at Move-In
    Administrative Fee$200
    Due at Application
    Application Fee Per Applicant$40

    Pet Policy and Fees

    Dogs

    • Fees Not Specified

    Cats

    • Fees Not Specified

    Parking Info and Fees

    Surface Lot
    • 1 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

    • Amazon Lockers

    Community Features

    • Clubhouse

    Recreation and Fitness

    • Pool

    Interior Features

    • High Speed Internet Access
    • Washer/Dryer
    • Air Conditioning
    • Smoke Free
    Google Map

    Map

    1207 E 8th St, Tempe, AZ 85281

    Hours and Contact Info

    Call Us - Open Now!
    Currently Closed
    By Appointment
    Monday12:00 pm–5:00 pm
    Tuesday12:00 pm–5:00 pm
    Wednesday12:00 pm–5:00 pm
    Thursday12:00 pm–5:00 pm
    Friday12:00 pm–5:00 pm
    SaturdayClosed
    SundayClosed

    Getting Around

    Walk Score®

    73 / 100

    Very Walkable

    Most errands can be accomplished on foot

    Bike Score®

    100 / 100

    Biker's Paradise

    Daily errands can be accomplished on a bike

    Transit Score®

    64 / 100

    Good Transit

    Many nearby public transportation options

    Frequently Asked Questions about The Rockford

    Where is The Rockford located?

    The Rockford is located at 1207 E 8th St near the Downtown Tempe area of Tempe, AZ

    What is the current rent range at The Rockford?

    2 Bedrooms at The Rockford is $1,595. Call today for more info!

    When is the leasing office open?

    • The office Hours for The Rockford are
    • Monday 12:00 pm–5:00 pm
    • Tuesday 12:00 pm–5:00 pm
    • Wednesday 12:00 pm–5:00 pm
    • Thursday 12:00 pm–5:00 pm
    • Friday 12:00 pm–5:00 pm
    • Saturday Closed
    • Sunday Closed

    Are pets allowed?

    Call us today to find out our pet policy and if we allow pets

    Are there any rent specials?

    The current rent special at The Rockford is: 1st Month Free Rent Special!~~1 Month Free with a 13 month lease !.

    Lifestyle Ratings

    • Affordability Nice Value3.2

      The The Rockford Apartments are 15.5% cheaper than the average apartment in the Downtown Tempe area, and 11.5% cheaper than the average apartment city-wide.

      Rent Comparison to the Downtown Tempe Neighborhood

      FloorplanLowest Price HereNeighborhood Avg RentNbhd Avg RentCost Difference%
      2 Bedroom$1,595$1,888-$293-15.5%

      Rent Comparison to the city of Tempe

      FloorplanLowest Price HereCity Average RentCost Difference%
      2 Bedroom$1,595$1,802-$207-11.5%

      Methodology: On 10/29/2025, ApartmentHomeLiving.com compared current rents by floorplan to 444 other apartment communities in the immediate area around The Rockford (Downtown Tempe), and 783 other apartment communities in Tempe using today’s up-to-date pricing using the sum/count averaging formula. This data will be updated in real-time as prices fluctuate.

      Rent Pricing Data as of 10/29/2025

    • Transit Friendly 3.2

      Transit Friendly apartments feature a fantastic location and great access to local mass transit.

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    Renters Reviews and Ratings

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    Nearby Schools

    McClintock High School

    Tempe Union High
    1830 East Del Rio Drive
    Public School - Grades 9-12 (1949 Students)
    In Attendance Zone4 minute drive / 1.6 miles away
    4/10

    Cecil Shamley School

    Tempe
    1500 N SCOVEL ST
    Public School - Grades PK-8 (549 Students)
    In Attendance Zone5 minute drive / 1.9 miles away
    6/10
    School data provided by GreatSchools.
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    Points of Interest

    Time and distance from The Rockford.

    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

    Colleges and Universities

    Arizona State University - Tempe Campus

    1151 South Forest Avenue
    2 minute drive / 0.77 miles away

    Arizona State University - The Sidney Poitier New American Film School

    1001 S Forest Mall
    2 minute drive / 0.92 miles away

    Mesa Community College - Southern and Dobson Campus

    1833 West Southern Avenue
    7 minute drive / 3.56 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

    Hospitals

    Banner Desert Medical Center

    1400 South Dobson Road
    7 minute drive / 3.3 miles away

    Aurora Behavioral Healthcare - Tempe

    6350 South Maple Avenue
    8 minute drive / 3.97 miles away

    Banner Behavioral Health Hospital

    7575 East Earll Drive
    9 minute drive / 4.42 miles away

    Military Bases

    Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport Air Guard Station

    11 minute drive / 5.21 miles away

    Restaurants and Dining

    P.F. Chang's

    740 South Mill Ave.
    3 minute drive / 1.18 miles away

    Bill Johnson's Big Apple

    3757 E. Van Buren St
    10 minute drive / 5.13 miles away

    Vincent's on Camelback

    3930 E. Camelback Rd.
    16 minute drive / 7.63 miles away

    Shopping Centers

    Tempe Plaza

    933 E University Dr
    1 minute drive / 0.29 miles away

    Lemon Terrace Center

    1035-1045 E Lemon St
    1 minute drive / 0.29 miles away

    Apache-Dorsey Commercial Center

    1250 E Apache Blvd
    1 minute drive / 0.32 miles away

    The Rockford has 5 shopping centers within 0.4 miles.

    Transit Stations

    Tempe Transportation Center-METRO Light Rail

    3 minute drive / 1.01 miles away

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    Rental Price Ranges in the Area

    BedroomAverage RentCheapest RentHighest Rent
    Tempe Studio Apartments $1,329$699$4,960
    Tempe 1 Bedroom Apartments $1,525$825$10,000+
    Tempe 2 Bedroom Apartments $1,802$899$10,000+
    Tempe 3 Bedroom Apartments $2,401$775$10,000+
    Tempe 4 Bedroom Apartments $1,944$680$10,000+

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