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- Studio–2 Bedrooms
- $1,460-$2,768Pricing
- 543–2,114Square Feet
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About Vela at Tempe Town Lake
Welcome to Vela at Tempe Town Lake, where modern living meets serene lakeside views. Located just steps away from Tempe Town Lake, our community offers a variety of spacious studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom homes designed to fit your lifestyle. Enjoy thoughtfully curated interiors with modern finishes, alongside an array of spa-inspired amenities that elevate your living experience. Whether you're looking to relax by the pool, unwind in our state-of-the-art fitness center, or explore the vibrant Tempe neighborhood, Vela provides the perfect place to call home.
Vela at Tempe Town Lake is located in the North Tempe Neighborhood and 85281 Zip code of Tempe, AZ. This community is professionally managed by RPM
Unique Features and Amenities
- 10-Foot Ceilings
- Beautiful Lakefront Views
- Convenient Package Lockers
- Custom Built-Ins
- Designer color schemes
- Earn With Airbnb
- Easy Access to Tempe Town Lake Beach & Amenities
- EV chargers
- Full Sized Washer & Dryer in Apartment
- Gourmet Kitchens
- Hardwood Style Flooring
- Kitchen Prep Island with Pendant Lighting
- Minutes To Downtown Tempe
- Oversized Bedrooms
- Plush Outdoor Seating with Gas Fire Pits
- Pool with Spa Cabanas
- Private Balconies Overlooking Tempe Town Lake
- Private Storage Units
- Spa Bathrooms with Soaking Tubs
- Spacious Walk-in Closets
- Spectacular Views
- Split Master Floor Plans
- Usb Charging Outlets
Property Contact Info
Floorplan Pricing and Availability
Vela at Tempe Town Lake offers Studio to 2 Bedroom apartments starting from $1,460 and having 543–2,114 sq ft. Here is the current pricing and availability:
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Junior One Bedroom
From $1,460
Studio, 1 Bath, 543 sq ftAvailable NowModel Gallery
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Price Availability Date Unit Sq Ft $1,600 Available Now 1015 543 $1,650 Available Now 4017 543 $1,640 Available Now 3021 543 Model Amenities and Features
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- Air Conditioning
- Balcony
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- Washer/Dryer
- Wheelchair Accessible
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- Dishwasher
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- Quartz Countertops
- Stainless Steel Appliances
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- $1,460 - $1,650
Current Available Pricing
- $1,600 - $1,650
Unit 1015 Rent and Fees
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- $1,600
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- $1,460 - $1,650
Unit 4017 Rent and Fees
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- $1,650
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- $1,460 - $1,650
Unit 3021 Rent and Fees
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- $1,640
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- $1,460 - $1,650
Apartment Model: Junior One BedroomFrom $1,460Studio, 1 Bath, 543 sq ftAvailable Now![]()
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Junior One Bedroom - Floorplan 2 Apartment Unit: 1015Apartment Model: Junior One Bedroom$1,600Studio, 1 Bath, 543 sq ftAvailable NowApartment Unit: 4017Apartment Model: Junior One Bedroom$1,650Studio, 1 Bath, 543 sq ftAvailable NowApartment Unit: 3021Apartment Model: Junior One Bedroom$1,640Studio, 1 Bath, 543 sq ftAvailable Now1 Bedroom
Show Unavailable FloorplansFloorplan A1
From $1,673
1 Bed, 1 Bath, 693-739 sq ftAvailable NowModel Gallery
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Price Availability Date Unit Sq Ft $1,693 Available Now 3016 693 $1,678 Available Now 1045 693 $1,673 Available Now 2006 693 Model Amenities and Features
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- Air Conditioning
- Balcony
- Storage Space
- Washer/Dryer
- Wheelchair Accessible
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- Dishwasher
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- Quartz Countertops
- Stainless Steel Appliances
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- $1,673 - $1,847
Current Available Pricing
- $1,673 - $1,693
Unit 3016 Rent and Fees
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- $1,693
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- $1,673 - $1,847
Unit 1045 Rent and Fees
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- $1,678
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- $1,673 - $1,847
Unit 2006 Rent and Fees
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- $1,673
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- $1,673 - $1,847
Apartment Model: A1From $1,6731 Bedroom, 1 Bath, 693-739 sq ftAvailable Now![]()
A1 - Floorplan 1 Apartment Unit: 3016Apartment Model: A1$1,6931 Bedroom, 1 Bath, 693 sq ftAvailable NowApartment Unit: 1045Apartment Model: A1$1,6781 Bedroom, 1 Bath, 693 sq ftAvailable NowApartment Unit: 2006Apartment Model: A1$1,6731 Bedroom, 1 Bath, 693 sq ftAvailable NowFloorplan A3
From $1,716
1 Bed, 1 Bath, 753-900 sq ftAvailable NowModel Gallery
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Price Availability Date Unit Sq Ft $1,826 Available Now 1005 753 $1,831 Available Now 1062 753 $1,916 Available Now 3029 753 Model Amenities and Features
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- Air Conditioning
- Balcony
- Storage Space
- Washer/Dryer
- Wheelchair Accessible
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- Dishwasher
- Kitchen
- Quartz Countertops
- Stainless Steel Appliances
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Model Price Range
- $1,716 - $1,973
Current Available Pricing
- $1,826 - $1,916
Unit 1005 Rent and Fees
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- $1,826
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- $1,716 - $1,973
Unit 1062 Rent and Fees
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- $1,831
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- $1,716 - $1,973
Unit 3029 Rent and Fees
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- $1,916
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- $1,716 - $1,973
Apartment Model: A3From $1,7161 Bedroom, 1 Bath, 753-900 sq ftAvailable Now![]()
A3 - Floorplan 1 Apartment Unit: 1005Apartment Model: A3$1,8261 Bedroom, 1 Bath, 753 sq ftAvailable NowApartment Unit: 1062Apartment Model: A3$1,8311 Bedroom, 1 Bath, 753 sq ftAvailable NowApartment Unit: 3029Apartment Model: A3$1,9161 Bedroom, 1 Bath, 753 sq ftAvailable NowFloorplan A4
From $1,896
1 Bed, 1 Bath, 905 sq ftAvailable NowLargest 1 BedroomThis is the largest 1 Bedroom at this PropertyModel Gallery
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Price Availability Date Unit Sq Ft $1,946 Available Now 1056 905 $1,896 December 31, 2025 1063 905 Model Amenities and Features
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- Air Conditioning
- Balcony
- Storage Space
- Washer/Dryer
- Wheelchair Accessible
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- Dishwasher
- Kitchen
- Quartz Countertops
- Stainless Steel Appliances
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- $1,896 - $1,946
Unit 1056 Rent and Fees
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- $1,946
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- $1,896 - $1,946
Unit 1063 Rent and Fees
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- $1,896
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- $1,896 - $1,946
Apartment Model: A4From $1,8961 Bedroom, 1 Bath, 905 sq ftAvailable Now![]()
A4 - Floorplan 1 Apartment Unit: 1056Apartment Model: A4$1,9461 Bedroom, 1 Bath, 905 sq ftAvailable NowApartment Unit: 1063Apartment Model: A4$1,8961 Bedroom, 1 Bath, 905 sq ftAvailable December 31, 2025Floorplan A6
$1,976
1 Bed, 1 Bath, 897 sq ftAvailable Dec 31Model Gallery
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Price Availability Date Unit Sq Ft $1,976 December 31, 2025 1059 897 Model Amenities and Features
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Unit 1059 Rent and Fees
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- $1,976
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- $1,976
Apartment Model: A6$1,9761 Bedroom, 1 Bath, 897 sq ftAvailable December 31, 2025![]()
A6 - Floorplan 1 Apartment Unit: 1059Apartment Model: A6$1,9761 Bedroom, 1 Bath, 897 sq ftAvailable December 31, 2025Floorplan A5
$1,653
1 Bed, 1 Bath, 900 sq ftAvailable January 16, 2026Cheapest 1 BedroomThis is the cheapest 1 Bedroom at this PropertyModel Gallery
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Price Availability Date Unit Sq Ft $1,653 January 16, 2026 1068 900 Model Amenities and Features
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- Air Conditioning
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- Stainless Steel Appliances
Unit 1068 Rent and Fees
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- $1,653
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- $1,653
Apartment Model: A5$1,6531 Bedroom, 1 Bath, 900 sq ftAvailable January 16, 2026![]()
A5 - Floorplan 1 Apartment Unit: 1068Apartment Model: A5$1,6531 Bedroom, 1 Bath, 900 sq ftAvailable January 16, 2026Floorplan A2
1 Bed, 1 Bath, 695 sq ftModel Gallery
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Availability Date Unit Sq Ft Call for Availability A2 695 sq ft Model Amenities and Features
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Apartment Model: A2Call For Rates1 Bedroom, 1 Bath, 695 sq ftUnavailable![]()
A2 - Floorplan 1 2 Bedrooms
Show Unavailable FloorplansFloorplan B1
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2 Beds, 2 Baths, 1087-1128 sq ftAvailable NowModel Gallery
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Price Availability Date Unit Sq Ft $2,232 Available Now 3067 1128 $2,423 December 31, 2025 2026 1090 $2,723 January 10, 2026 2028 1090 Model Amenities and Features
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- Air Conditioning
- Balcony
- Storage Space
- Washer/Dryer
- Wheelchair Accessible
Kitchen
- Dishwasher
- Kitchen
- Quartz Countertops
- Stainless Steel Appliances
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Model Price Range
- $2,232 - $2,768
Current Available Pricing
- $2,232 - $2,723
Unit 3067 Rent and Fees
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- $2,232
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- $2,232 - $2,768
Unit 2026 Rent and Fees
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- $2,423
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- $2,232 - $2,768
Unit 2028 Rent and Fees
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- $2,723
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- $2,232 - $2,768
Apartment Model: B1From $2,2322 Bedroom, 2 Bath, 1087-1128 sq ftAvailable Now![]()
B1 - Floorplan 1 Apartment Unit: 3067Apartment Model: B1$2,2322 Bedroom, 2 Bath, 1128 sq ftAvailable NowApartment Unit: 2026Apartment Model: B1$2,4232 Bedroom, 2 Bath, 1090 sq ftAvailable December 31, 2025Apartment Unit: 2028Apartment Model: B1$2,7232 Bedroom, 2 Bath, 1090 sq ftAvailable January 10, 2026Floorplan B2
2 Beds, 2 Baths, 1169 sq ftModel Gallery
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Availability Date Unit Sq Ft Call for Availability B2 1169 sq ft Model Amenities and Features
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- Air Conditioning
- Balcony
- Storage Space
- Washer/Dryer
- Wheelchair Accessible
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- Dishwasher
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- Quartz Countertops
- Stainless Steel Appliances
Apartment Model: B2Call For Rates2 Bedroom, 2 Bath, 1169 sq ftUnavailable![]()
B2 - Floorplan 1 Floorplan B3
2 Beds, 2 Baths, 1182 sq ftModel Gallery
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Availability Date Unit Sq Ft Call for Availability B3 1182 sq ft Model Amenities and Features
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- Air Conditioning
- Balcony
- Storage Space
- Washer/Dryer
- Wheelchair Accessible
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- Dishwasher
- Kitchen
- Quartz Countertops
- Stainless Steel Appliances
Apartment Model: B3Call For Rates2 Bedroom, 2 Bath, 1182 sq ftUnavailable![]()
B3 - Floorplan 1 Floorplan B4
2 Beds, 2 Baths, 1206 sq ftModel Gallery
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Availability Date Unit Sq Ft Call for Availability B4 1206 sq ft Model Amenities and Features
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- Air Conditioning
- Balcony
- Storage Space
- Washer/Dryer
- Wheelchair Accessible
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- Dishwasher
- Kitchen
- Quartz Countertops
- Stainless Steel Appliances
Apartment Model: B4Call For Rates2 Bedroom, 2 Bath, 1206 sq ftUnavailable![]()
B4 - Floorplan 1 Floorplan B5
2 Beds, 2 Baths, 1286 sq ftModel Gallery
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Availability Date Unit Sq Ft Call for Availability B5 1286 sq ft Model Amenities and Features
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- Air Conditioning
- Balcony
- Storage Space
- Washer/Dryer
- Wheelchair Accessible
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- Dishwasher
- Kitchen
- Quartz Countertops
- Stainless Steel Appliances
Apartment Model: B5Call For Rates2 Bedroom, 2 Bath, 1286 sq ftUnavailable![]()
B5 - Floorplan 1 Floorplan B6
2 Beds, 2 Baths, 2114 sq ftLargest 2 BedroomThis is the largest 2 Bedroom at this PropertyModel Gallery
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Availability Date Unit Sq Ft Call for Availability B6 2114 sq ft Model Amenities and Features
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- Air Conditioning
- Balcony
- Storage Space
- Washer/Dryer
- Wheelchair Accessible
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- Dishwasher
- Kitchen
- Quartz Countertops
- Stainless Steel Appliances
Apartment Model: B6Call For Rates2 Bedroom, 2 Bath, 2114 sq ftUnavailable![]()
B6 - Floorplan 1
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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Resident Lounge
1BR, 1BA - 900 SF
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RESIDENT LOUNGE
2BR, 2BA - 1,087SF
1BR, 1BA - 693SF
Property Information
- 290 Units
- 5 Stories
- Built in 2016
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Lease Terms
- 3 - 15 mo
Fees and Policies
The fees below are based on community-supplied data and may exclude additional fees and utilities. Use the calculator to add these fees to the base rent.
Required Fees
One-Time Move-In Fees
- Due at Move-In
- Administrative FeeiCharged per unit$200
- Security Deposit (Refundable)iRefundable deposit covering potential damages and unpaid rent per lease terms. Charged per unit$500-$1500
- Due at Application
- Application Fee Per ApplicantiCharged per applicant$50
- Application FeeiAdministrative processing fee to cover lease preparation. Charged per applicant$55
- Admin FeeiFee to process rental application and background check Charged per unit$250
Utilities & Essentials
- Pest Control ServicesiRegular pest prevention and treatment services. Charged per unit$2/mo
- Trash Services - DoorstepiFee for doorstep trash and recycle pickup service. Charged per unitVaries
- Utility - Water / SeweriWater usage and wastewater removal costs. Charged per unitVaries
- Utility - ElectriciCost of electricity usage for your apartment. Charged per unitVaries
- Stormwater / Drainage Admin FeeiManagement of community stormwater drainage and runoff infrastructure Charged per unit$1/mo
- Utility - GasiCost of gas usage for your apartment. Charged per unitVaries
- Utility - Stormwater / DrainageiLocal stormwater management and drainage system fee. Charged per unitVaries
- Renter Liability - Third PartyiExpense related to required liability coverage through a third-party provider. Charged per unitVaries
- Common Area UtilitiesiShared utility costs in community common areas. Charged per unitVaries
- Gas AdminiAdministrative costs for managing gas service billing, distribution, and related expenses for your apartment home. Charged per unit$6/mo
Other Fees
Personal Add-Ons
- Parking EV ChargingiFee for on-site electric vehicle charging access. Charged per unitVaries
- Amenity / Clubhouse Rental Deposit (Refundable)iRefundable deposit for potential damages during a clubhouse rental. Charged per unit$250/per occurrence
- Amenity / Clubhouse Rental FeeiFee for reserving the community clubhouse for events or gatherings. Charged per unit$50
- Pet FeeiFee for allowing pets in the home. Charged per Pet$400
- Pet Rentimonthly charge for keeping a pet in the home. Charged per Pet$45
- Security Deposit AlternativeiAlternative to a standard security deposit typically issued through a surety bond. Charged per unitVaries
- Rent Payment Credit Building ServiceiBuild credit by paying rent on time while gaining access to personalized budgeting tools and financial education resources. Charged per unitVaries
Situational Fees
- Utility - Vacant Cost RecoveryiUtility costs incurred while the unit was unoccupied. Charged per unitVaries
- Access Device ReplacementiCharge to replace lost or damaged key, fob, or remote. Charged per unit$75/per occurrence
- Utility - Non-transferred Utility FeeiCharge for utility costs not moved to residents name. Charged per unitVaries
- Concession RepaymentiTenant repayment of rent discounts if lease terms are not met. Charged per unitVaries
- Insufficient Move-out Notice FeeiCharge for not providing proper advance notice before move-out. Charged per unitVaries
- Legal / Eviction FeeiCosts associated with an eviction proceeding. Charged per unitVaries
- Intra-Community Transfer FeeiCharge for transferring to another home within the same community. Charged per unit$500/per occurrence
- Late FeeiPenalty for rent or fee payments made after the due date. Charged per unitVaries
- Lease ViolationiFee for non-compliance with lease terms or community policies. Charged per unitVaries
- Non-Sufficient Funds (NSF)iCharge for returned payments due to non-sufficient funds. Charged per unit$75/per occurrence
- Pet / Animal Lease ViolationiFee issued for unauthorized pets or violations of pet policy. Charged per unitVaries
- Month-to-Month Feeimonthly fee incurred until lease agreement is renewed. Charged per unit$500
- Early Lease Termination / BuyoutiBuyout for ending lease agreement before its scheduled end date. Charged per unitVaries
Parking Fees
- ParkingiFee for reserved or designated parking space use and maintenance Charged per vehicleVaries
- Parking - ReservediFee for a designated parking spot on-site. Charged per vehicle$75
Parking
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Storage Fees
- Storage Space RentaliFee for an on-site storage unit. Charged per rentable item$
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Pet Policy and Fees
Cats
- Fees Not Specified
| Restrictions: None
Dogs
- Fees Not Specified
| Restrictions: None
Others
- Fees Not Specified
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
On-Site Services
- Car Charging Station
Community Features
- Elevator
Outdoor Features
- Cabana
- Waterfront
- Deck
Recreation and Fitness
- Fitness Center
- Spa
- Pool
Interior Features
- Balcony
- Storage Space
- Washer/Dryer
- Air Conditioning
- Wheelchair Accessible
Kitchen Amenities
- Dishwasher
- Stainless Steel Appliances
- Kitchen
- Quartz Countertops
Living Area Features
- Walk In Closets
Map
555 N College Ave, Tempe, AZ 85281
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| Monday | 9:30 am–5:30 pm |
| Tuesday | 9:30 am–5:30 pm |
| Wednesday | 9:30 am–5:30 pm |
| Thursday | 9:30 am–5:30 pm |
| Friday | 9:30 am–5:30 pm |
| Saturday | 9:00 am–5:00 pm |
| Sunday | 10:00 am–4:00 pm |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Vela at Tempe Town Lake
Where is Vela at Tempe Town Lake located?
Vela at Tempe Town Lake is located at 555 N College Ave near the North Tempe area of Tempe, AZ
What is the current rent range at Vela at Tempe Town Lake?
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments at Vela at Tempe Town Lake currently range from $1,460 to $2,768
When is the leasing office open?
- The office Hours for Vela at Tempe Town Lake are
- Monday 9:30 am–5:30 pm
- Tuesday 9:30 am–5:30 pm
- Wednesday 9:30 am–5:30 pm
- Thursday 9:30 am–5:30 pm
- Friday 9:30 am–5:30 pm
- Saturday 9:00 am–5:00 pm
- Sunday 10:00 am–4:00 pm
Are pets allowed?
Call us today to find out our pet policy and if we allow pets
Are there any rent specials?
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Lifestyle Ratings
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Leaky roofs and unresponsive management
November 17, 2025There are pro's and con's, so consider if it's worth it to you. Pros - great location, not as expensive as some of the other places here. We had an issue with our washer not working when we moved in and they fixed that immediately, but that management is now gone. Con's - pool/common space bathroom has never once had soap or paper towels in the 6 months I've been here. I have brought this up to management multiple times. Today I was told "Don't you have a bathroom in your unit you can use?" If ...you come for a tour, ask to use that bathroom to see what kind of management we have. The wifi they'll tell you about for the common spaces has also never worked and they've done nothing to fix it. The ceiling leaks during the rainy season and they have done nothing to fix it. The entire building had flooding/leaks through out. The hallways smells horrible because of the ongoing leaks. Everyone let's their dogs pee/poop in the common area fake grass, so that smells. If you don't use the common spaces, and get a unit that doesn't leak, and never need anything from management, you'll prob have a good experience.Property Manager Responded
November 24, 2025We want you to know that we value your feedback and that we've read your previous review as well. It's extremely important to us that you have a better experience moving forward, and we'd like to further discuss these concerns regarding your apartment home and any pending repairs needed in our community's common areas. We'll continue to maintain our grounds by picking up after others and reminding them of our strict personal and pet waste policies as well. Please feel free to reach out to us at velatempe@rpmliving.com when you have a moment to review this feedback in greater detail. Our team looks forward to speaking with you.
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No budget for Security; Run, Don't Walk Away
February 11, 2024Do not move here. Let me succinctly tell you why: 1) There's a pool alarm that goes off 3-4x a week in the middle of the night waking everyone up. Management wants to fix it but told me they don't have the budget to lock the gate at midnight and stop the alarm. 2) I know of at least 8 car burglaries in the past two months - windows smashing. No one feels safe. 3) I've seen my neighbors being hauled out in handcuffs and sent to jail. 4) Homeless sleep next to the property regularly and we don't ...have the budget for real security they say. I loved living here before but I'm tired of hearing "I can't fix it" when it comes to safety.Read MoreReview from Apartments.com
STAY AWAY!!!
February 1, 2024Absolutely HELL of an experience here. This is worth the read… Day 1: Vela gave up our apartment we paid to have held, told us to take a less desirable one or take a hike. This apartment has been the worst place I have ever stayed in, and I’ve been in 27 difference places. The upstairs renters used their patio as a poop/pee spot for their animals, which leaked down to our patio and rendered our patio a useless/uninhabitable BIOHAZARD that could easily make our dogs sick or even worse. 9 months ...of constant communication with management and they never solved this issue. They kicked out the upstairs renters and put in new ones. THEY DID THE SAME THING! After emailing management with plenty of proof, videos and pictures of them washing their poopy/pee balcony with chemicals down to our balcony, MANAGEMENT STILL HAS DONE NOTHING! Emailing the manager and REGIONAL MANAGER and they have done nothing but ignore me and make false promises saying they will “talk” to the tenants. This is 8 months going on 9 months now with no solution. Over 50 emails begging for something to be done and nothing. Resident events: If you have a normal job, you will never be able to attend resigned events as they only schedule them 3-5pm. The staff at this community puts in the BARE MINIMUM and calls this place “luxurious.” Along with dirty hallways, constant break-ins, stolen packages, trash NEVER being picked up on time, I have absolutely nothing good to say about this community. Paying a few hundred dollars a month in amenity fees for WHAT? Broken gym equipment, no cleaning supplies ever in the gym, gross facilities, hot tubs full of foam and chemicals that can burn you, a fountain bigger than the pool? Is that necessary? Doors unlocked by key fobs always broken, elevators constantly broken, smell of weed everywhere. I can keep going on and on about how awful this place is, but I think you get the point. Management will most likely try to respond to this saying none of it happened, but I have all the emails, all the photos and videos to back up everything I’ve stated. Please stay away from this place!Read MoreReview from Apartments.com
Run away.
May 14, 2020Run away as fast as you can. I wrote out all of our problems with Vela and its staff, but it was too many characters to fit in the review. Some highlights: - It routinely takes more than a week or two for any maintenance requests to be completed. - Multiple exterior doors are frequently left open for anyone to come in and out as they please. This has been brought to the attention of the staff who say they are “trying” to fix it, but nothing has been done. This complex is absolutely not ...secure. - omeone threw a bunch of sauce (probably marinara, who knows) on the wall of one of the public hallways. This was left there by the staff for nearly a week. Once is was brought to their attention they simply painted over the sauce on the wall, while leaving all the residual sauce on the floor, INCLUDING THE CONTAINER THE SAUCE CAME IN. We had to contact them AGAIN to clean up the floor and the sauce container, and they didn’t clean that part up for another 36-48 hours.Read MoreReview from Apartments.com
New Management company ruining property
May 8, 2018This was an outstanding place to live. New, clean, great amenities, location, well maintained. Since Shelton Cook took over a couple months ago it’s gone immediately downhill. Maintenance is now as bad as I’ve ever seen, workout area is constantly in disarray and filthy, packages aren’t held in the office, properly is generally dirty, parking rules aren’t enforced making with cars parking wherever they want and often blocking other cars in, pet waste everywhere and a generally feeling of apathy ...from the staff. No longer worth the high end $ for rent. Prospective renters beware.Read MoreReview from Apartments.com
Not so Luxury
April 25, 2018I have been a resident of VELA since August 2017. I wanted to write this review to let future renters know exactly what you are getting. There are really three issues: the developers, the City of Tempe and the new management company. Each of the following points are based on fact - not opinion. I will update this review anytime with new, updated information. 1. The developers have taken over the area by VELA. They close walkways by the lake, it is noisy, lots of small bugs and ...driving/biking is dangerous in some cases. I most recently had to the complain to the City of Tempe about The Watermark developer closing a major walkway. The city took care of the issue, but it is clear that the developers around VELA care only about themselves. 2. Everyone who lives on the lake pays additional fees/assessments to the City of Tempe. Since the city regularly has events on the lake, they have little sympathy for those who actually live and have to get around. I have talked with numerous city officials and city council members. They are nice, but nothing gets done. 3. The new VELA management team. You expect transition issues with any new management company. However, the lack of communication to residents and the general disorganization by the property management is concerning. A good example: they changed the company that handle billing for water. No EMAIL or notification to residents, and now I have been billed for double the amount of previous months -- no resolution at the time of writing this review. Certainly you expect more for the monthly rental price.Read MoreReview from Apartments.com
Friendly staff, very... (Verified Renter)
April 9, 2018Friendly staff, very quick to respond. Very clean atmosphere. Love it. Greg is a pleasure to talk to every single day as well. I love him.Review from Apartments.com
First off I’m... (Verified Renter)
April 9, 2018First off I’m very hard to impress because i am a clean freak and this is my complete and honest opinion ,and I’m very impressed with how clean and well maintained the property is I’ve actually told all my family and friends about how clean this place is and my family that has came over to visit and who are equally as clean as I am have been impressed. Your maintenance team has done a outstanding job.Review from Apartments.com
Absolutely, we the... (Verified Renter)
January 17, 2018Absolutely, we the residencenter appreciate all the updates regarding the construction and between me and yall, we appreciate the compensation for everything that's affecting us like the sounds of the construction bright and early and such. The team at Vela is truly trying their very best to accommodate for any inconvenience.Review from Apartments.com
Alex was amazing... (Verified Renter)
January 17, 2018Alex was amazing from start to finish and was the main reason I chose this property over the others near you. I will have my other co-workers ask for her personally.Review from Apartments.com
Obviously the property... (Verified Renter)
January 17, 2018Obviously the property and amenities are beautiful. The community, including residents and staff, is very nice and everyone is friendly. We love it!Review from Apartments.com
Would recommend Vela... (Verified Renter)
January 17, 2018Would recommend Vela because of the professional help that is given as well as the neatness and location of the community.Review from Apartments.com
Nearby Schools
Tempe High School
Tempe Union High
1730 S MILL AVE
Public School - Grades 9-12 (1584 Students)
In Attendance Zone5 minute drive / 1.9 miles away
Cecil Shamley School
Tempe
1500 N SCOVEL ST
Public School - Grades PK-8 (549 Students)
In Attendance Zone3 minute drive / 1.0 miles away
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Points of Interest
Time and distance from Vela at Tempe Town Lake.
Big Box and Retail
Target
1800 E Rio Salado Pky
4 minute drive / 1.4 miles away
Safeway
926 E Broadway Rd
4 minute drive / 1.48 miles away
Jcpenney
1900 E Rio Salado Pky
4 minute drive / 1.56 miles away
Colleges and Universities
Arizona State University - The Sidney Poitier New American Film School
1001 S Forest Mall
2 minute drive / 0.81 miles away
Groceries
Safeway
926 E Broadway Rd
4 minute drive / 1.48 miles away
Winco Foods
1363 N Arizona Ave
13 minute drive / 6.44 miles away
Aldi
1225 N Arizona Ave
13 minute drive / 6.49 miles away
Hospitals
Banner Behavioral Health Hospital
7575 East Earll Drive
8 minute drive / 3.79 miles away
Scottsdale Osborn Medical Center
7400 East Osborn Road
8 minute drive / 4.0 miles away
Banner Desert Medical Center
1400 South Dobson Road
8 minute drive / 4.18 miles away
Military Bases
Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport Air Guard Station
9 minute drive / 4.62 miles away
Restaurants and Dining
Shopping Centers
Vela at Tempe Town Lake has 5 shopping centers within 0.6 miles.
Transit Stations
Tempe Transportation Center-METRO Light Rail
1 minute drive / 0.43 miles away
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Rental Price Ranges in the Area
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tempe Studio Apartments | $1,376 | $649 | $5,315 |
| Tempe 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,528 | $820 | $10,000+ |
| Tempe 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,786 | $899 | $10,000+ |
| Tempe 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,428 | $775 | $10,000+ |
| Tempe 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,784 | $695 | $10,000+ |
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