Vela at Tempe Town Lake Apartments

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555 N College Ave, Tempe, AZ 85281
(623) 263-8760
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Vela at Tempe Town Lake

555 N College Ave
Tempe, AZ 85281
(623) 263-8760
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  • Studio–2 Bedrooms
  • $1,455–$3,499Rent Pricing
  • 543–2,114Square Feet

Rent Specials

Up to 8 Weeks FREE! (Apply By 8/15) *Restrictions May Apply.

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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
  • 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

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Floorplan Pricing and Availability

Vela at Tempe Town Lake offers Studio to 2 Bedroom apartments starting from $1,455 and having 543–2,114 sq ft. Here is the current pricing and availability:

  • Studio

    From $1,455

    Junior One Bedroom

    Studio, 1 Bath, 543-574 sq ftAvailable Now

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    Floorplans

    Availability Details

    PriceAvailability DateUnitSq Ft
    $1,640Available Now2025543
    $1,619Available Now3008543
    $1,600 September 4, 20251009543

    Model Amenities and Features

    Features

    • Air Conditioning
    • Balcony
    • Storage Space

    Kitchen

    • Kitchen
    • Quartz Countertops
    • Stainless Steel Appliances

    Model Rent and Fees

    Price Range

    • $1,455 - $1,686

    Rent Pricing

    • $1,600 - $1,640

    Unit 2025 Rent and Fees

    Price

    • $1,640

    Model Rent and Fees

    Price

    • $1,455 - $1,686

    Unit 3008 Rent and Fees

    Price

    • $1,619

    Model Rent and Fees

    Price

    • $1,455 - $1,686

    Unit 1009 Rent and Fees

    Price

    • $1,600

    Model Rent and Fees

    Price

    • $1,455 - $1,686

  • 1 Bedroom

    From $1,713

    Floorplan A1

    1 Bed, 1 Bath, 693-739 sq ftAvailable Now

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    Floorplans

    Availability Details

    PriceAvailability DateUnitSq Ft
    $1,818Available Now3039693
    $1,787Available Now3043739
    $1,818Available Now2010693

    Model Amenities and Features

    Features

    • Air Conditioning
    • Balcony
    • Storage Space

    Kitchen

    • Kitchen
    • Quartz Countertops
    • Stainless Steel Appliances

    Model Rent and Fees

    Price Range

    • $1,713 - $1,828

    Rent Pricing

    • $1,787 - $1,818

    Unit 3039 Rent and Fees

    Price

    • $1,818

    Model Rent and Fees

    Price

    • $1,713 - $1,828

    Unit 3043 Rent and Fees

    Price

    • $1,787

    Model Rent and Fees

    Price

    • $1,713 - $1,828

    Unit 2010 Rent and Fees

    Price

    • $1,818

    Model Rent and Fees

    Price

    • $1,713 - $1,828

    From $1,790

    Floorplan A5

    1 Bed, 1 Bath, 900 sq ftAvailable Now

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    Floorplans

    Availability Details

    PriceAvailability DateUnitSq Ft
    $1,790Available Now1067900
    $1,790Available Now1068900
    $1,830 August 9, 20252067900

    Model Amenities and Features

    Features

    • Air Conditioning
    • Balcony
    • Storage Space

    Kitchen

    • Kitchen
    • Quartz Countertops
    • Stainless Steel Appliances

    Model Rent and Fees

    Price Range

    • $1,790 - $1,830

    Rent Pricing

    • $1,790 - $1,830

    Unit 1067 Rent and Fees

    Price

    • $1,790

    Model Rent and Fees

    Price

    • $1,790 - $1,830

    Unit 1068 Rent and Fees

    Price

    • $1,790

    Model Rent and Fees

    Price

    • $1,790 - $1,830

    Unit 2067 Rent and Fees

    Price

    • $1,830

    Model Rent and Fees

    Price

    • $1,790 - $1,830

    From $1,826

    Floorplan A3

    1 Bed, 1 Bath, 753 sq ftAvailable Now

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    Floorplans

    Availability Details

    PriceAvailability DateUnitSq Ft
    $1,916Available Now2053753
    $1,831 August 15, 20251061753
    $1,826 September 24, 20251005753

    Model Amenities and Features

    Features

    • Air Conditioning
    • Balcony
    • Storage Space

    Kitchen

    • Kitchen
    • Quartz Countertops
    • Stainless Steel Appliances

    Model Rent and Fees

    Price Range

    • $1,826 - $1,916

    Rent Pricing

    • $1,826 - $1,916

    Unit 2053 Rent and Fees

    Price

    • $1,916

    Model Rent and Fees

    Price

    • $1,826 - $1,916

    Unit 1061 Rent and Fees

    Price

    • $1,831

    Model Rent and Fees

    Price

    • $1,826 - $1,916

    Unit 1005 Rent and Fees

    Price

    • $1,826

    Model Rent and Fees

    Price

    • $1,826 - $1,916

    From $2,133

    Floorplan A4

    1 Bed, 1 Bath, 938 sq ftLargest 1 BedroomThis is the largest 1 Bedroom at this PropertyAvailable Now

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    Floorplans

    Availability Details

    PriceAvailability DateUnitSq Ft
    $2,133Available Now2057938
    $2,143Available Now4057938
    $2,193 August 5, 20255004938

    Model Amenities and Features

    Features

    • Air Conditioning
    • Balcony
    • Storage Space

    Kitchen

    • Kitchen
    • Quartz Countertops
    • Stainless Steel Appliances

    Model Rent and Fees

    Price Range

    • $2,133 - $2,193

    Rent Pricing

    • $2,133 - $2,193

    Unit 2057 Rent and Fees

    Price

    • $2,133

    Model Rent and Fees

    Price

    • $2,133 - $2,193

    Unit 4057 Rent and Fees

    Price

    • $2,143

    Model Rent and Fees

    Price

    • $2,133 - $2,193

    Unit 5004 Rent and Fees

    Price

    • $2,193

    Model Rent and Fees

    Price

    • $2,133 - $2,193

    $2,242

    Floorplan A2

    1 Bed, 1 Bath, 695 sq ftAvailable Now

    Model Gallery

    Floorplans

    Availability Details

    PriceAvailability DateUnitSq Ft
    $2,242Available Now3035695

    Model Amenities and Features

    Features

    • Air Conditioning
    • Balcony
    • Storage Space

    Kitchen

    • Kitchen
    • Quartz Countertops
    • Stainless Steel Appliances

    Unit 3035 Rent and Fees

    Price

    • $2,242

    Model Rent and Fees

    Price

    • $2,242

    $1,976

    Floorplan A6

    1 Bed, 1 Bath, 897 sq ftAvailable Sep 7

    Model Gallery

    Floorplans

    Availability Details

    PriceAvailability DateUnitSq Ft
    $1,976 September 7, 20251059897

    Model Amenities and Features

    Features

    • Air Conditioning
    • Balcony
    • Storage Space

    Kitchen

    • Kitchen
    • Quartz Countertops
    • Stainless Steel Appliances

    Unit 1059 Rent and Fees

    Price

    • $1,976

    Model Rent and Fees

    Price

    • $1,976

  • 2 Bedrooms

    From $2,175

    Floorplan B1

    2 Beds, 2 Baths, 1087-1129 sq ftAvailable Now

    Model Gallery

    Floorplans

    Availability Details

    PriceAvailability DateUnitSq Ft
    $2,733Available Now30331087
    $2,185Available Now20041119
    $2,470Available Now30671128

    Model Amenities and Features

    Features

    • Air Conditioning
    • Balcony
    • Storage Space

    Kitchen

    • Kitchen
    • Quartz Countertops
    • Stainless Steel Appliances

    Model Rent and Fees

    Price Range

    • $2,175 - $2,733

    Rent Pricing

    • $2,185 - $2,733

    Unit 3033 Rent and Fees

    Price

    • $2,733

    Model Rent and Fees

    Price

    • $2,175 - $2,733

    Unit 2004 Rent and Fees

    Price

    • $2,185

    Model Rent and Fees

    Price

    • $2,175 - $2,733

    Unit 3067 Rent and Fees

    Price

    • $2,470

    Model Rent and Fees

    Price

    • $2,175 - $2,733

    From $3,499

    Floorplan B6

    2 Beds, 2 Baths, 2114 sq ftLargest 2 BedroomThis is the largest 2 Bedroom at this PropertyAvailable Now

    Model Gallery

    Floorplans

    Availability Details

    PriceAvailability DateUnitSq Ft
    $3,499Available Now10332114
    $3,499Available Now10342114

    Model Amenities and Features

    Features

    • Air Conditioning
    • Balcony
    • Storage Space

    Kitchen

    • Kitchen
    • Quartz Countertops
    • Stainless Steel Appliances

    Model Rent and Fees

    Price

    • $3,499

    Unit 1033 Rent and Fees

    Price

    • $3,499

    Model Rent and Fees

    Price

    • $3,499

    Unit 1034 Rent and Fees

    Price

    • $3,499

    Model Rent and Fees

    Price

    • $3,499

    Floorplan B2

    2 Beds, 2 Baths, 1169 sq ft 

    Model Gallery

    Floorplans

    Availability Details

    Availability DateUnitSq Ft
    UnavailableB21169 sq ft

    Model Amenities and Features

    Features

    • Air Conditioning
    • Balcony
    • Storage Space

    Kitchen

    • Kitchen
    • Quartz Countertops
    • Stainless Steel Appliances

    Floorplan B3

    2 Beds, 2 Baths, 1182 sq ft 

    Model Gallery

    Floorplans

    Availability Details

    Availability DateUnitSq Ft
    UnavailableB31182 sq ft

    Model Amenities and Features

    Features

    • Air Conditioning
    • Balcony
    • Storage Space

    Kitchen

    • Kitchen
    • Quartz Countertops
    • Stainless Steel Appliances

    Floorplan B4

    2 Beds, 2 Baths, 1206 sq ft 

    Model Gallery

    Floorplans

    Availability Details

    Availability DateUnitSq Ft
    UnavailableB41206 sq ft

    Model Amenities and Features

    Features

    • Air Conditioning
    • Balcony
    • Storage Space

    Kitchen

    • Kitchen
    • Quartz Countertops
    • Stainless Steel Appliances

    Floorplan B5

    2 Beds, 2 Baths, 1286 sq ft 

    Model Gallery

    Floorplans

    Availability Details

    Availability DateUnitSq Ft
    UnavailableB51286 sq ft

    Model Amenities and Features

    Features

    • Air Conditioning
    • Balcony
    • Storage Space

    Kitchen

    • Kitchen
    • Quartz Countertops
    • Stainless Steel Appliances
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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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Property Information

Lease Terms

  • 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15
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Parking Fees & Info

Parking Other

  • Other

Fee & Deposit Info

One-Time Fees

  • $200 Admin Fee
  • $50 Application Fee

Matterport 3D Tours

Clubhouse
Wellness Center
Resident Lounge
1BR, 1BA - 900 SF
2BR, 2BA - 1286 SF
RESIDENT LOUNGE
2BR, 2BA - 1,087SF
1BR, 1BA - 693SF

Features and Amenities

On-Site Services

  • Car Charging Station

Outdoor Features

  • Waterfront
  • Cabana
  • Deck

Recreation and Fitness

  • Spa
  • Pool

Interior Features

  • Balcony
  • Storage Space
  • Air Conditioning

Kitchen Amenities

  • Stainless Steel Appliances
  • Kitchen
  • Quartz Countertops

Living Area Features

  • Walk In Closets
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555 N College Ave, Tempe, AZ 85281

Hours and Contact Info

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Currently Closed
By Appointment
(623) 263-8760
Monday9:30 am–5:30 pm
Tuesday9:30 am–5:30 pm
Wednesday9:30 am–5:30 pm
Thursday9:30 am–5:30 pm
Friday9:30 am–5:30 pm
Saturday9:00 am–5:00 pm
Sunday10:00 am–4:00 pm
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Getting Around

Walk Score®

32 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

83 / 100

Very Bikeable

Biking is convenient for most trips

Transit Score®

63 / 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.

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 $1,455 to $3,499

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?

The current rent special at Vela at Tempe Town Lake is: Up to 8 Weeks FREE! (Apply By 8/15) *Restrictions May Apply..

Lifestyle Ratings

  • Luxury 3.2

    The Luxury rating shows you how this community's high end floorplan pricing relates to the local average.

    Rating Factors

    This 3.2-star Luxury rating is based on the following features:

    • Waterfront Community
    • Car Charging Station(s)
    • Whirlpool/Spa/Sauna
    • Balconies
    • Deck(s)
    • Stainless Steel Appliances
    • Cabana(s)
    • Swimming Pool(s)
    • Storage Spaces
    • Air Conditioning
    • Kitchens
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  • Affordability Nice Value3.2

    The Vela at Tempe Town Lake Apartments are 10.5% cheaper than the average apartment in the North Tempe area, and 2.97% more expensive than the average apartment city-wide.

    Rent Comparison to the North Tempe Neighborhood

    FloorplanLowest Price HereNeighborhood Avg RentNbhd Avg RentCost Difference%
    Studio$1,455$1,587-$132-8.3%
    1 Bedroom$1,713$1,968-$255-13.0%
    2 Bedroom$2,175$2,423-$248-10.2%

    Rent Comparison to the city of Tempe

    FloorplanLowest Price HereCity Average RentCost Difference%
    Studio$1,455$1,462-$7-0.5%
    1 Bedroom$1,713$1,703+$100.6%
    2 Bedroom$2,175$2,000+$1758.8%

    Methodology: On 08/01/2025, ApartmentHomeLiving.com compared current rents by floorplan to 172 other apartment communities in the immediate area around Vela at Tempe Town Lake (North Tempe), and 1460 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 08/01/2025

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Renters Reviews and Ratings

4.7
20 Renters Reviews
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  • No budget for Security; Run, Don't Walk Away

    February 11, 2024
    Do 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.
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  • STAY AWAY!!!

    February 1, 2024
    Absolutely 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!
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  • Run away.

    May 14, 2020
    Run 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.
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  • New Management company ruining property

    May 8, 2018
    This 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.
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  • Not so Luxury

    April 25, 2018
    I 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.
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  • Friendly staff, very... (Verified Renter)

    April 9, 2018
    Friendly 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, 2018
    First 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.
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  • Absolutely, we the... (Verified Renter)

    January 17, 2018
    Absolutely, 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, 2018
    Alex 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, 2018
    Obviously 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, 2018
    Would recommend Vela because of the professional help that is given as well as the neatness and location of the community.
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  • Would recommend for... (Verified Renter)

    January 17, 2018
    Would recommend for location, amenities. Would not recommend for ongoing construction noise/traffic. People in marina are noisy and disrespectful, especially with loud cars at night.
    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
6/10

Cecil Shamley School

Tempe
1500 N SCOVEL ST
Public School - Grades PK-8 (549 Students)
In Attendance Zone3 minute drive / 1.0 miles away
6/10
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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 - Tempe Campus
1151 South Forest Avenue
1 minute drive / 0.6 miles away
Arizona State University - The Sidney Poitier New American Film School
1001 S Forest Mall
2 minute drive / 0.81 miles away
Gateway Community College
108 North 40th Street
8 minute drive / 4.1 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

P.F. Chang's
740 South Mill Ave.
2 minute drive / 0.77 miles away
Bill Johnson's Big Apple
3757 E. Van Buren St
9 minute drive / 4.33 miles away
Vincent's on Camelback
3930 E. Camelback Rd.
14 minute drive / 6.73 miles away

Shopping Centers

Novus Place
Rural Rd & University Dr
1 minute drive / 0.43 miles away
Playa Del Norte
920 E Playa Del Norte Dr
1 minute drive / 0.43 miles away
The Cornerstone
725 S Rural Rd
1 minute drive / 0.56 miles away

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

Nearby Neighborhoods

North Tempe

Studio to 5 Bedroom Apartments from $935
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Downtown Tempe

Studio to 5 Bedroom Apartments from $650
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University Heights

Studio to 4 Bedroom Apartments from $725
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Rental Price Ranges in the Area

BedroomAverage RentCheapest RentHighest Rent
Tempe Studio Apartments $1,462$650$4,125
Tempe 1 Bedroom Apartments $1,703$695$10,000+
Tempe 2 Bedroom Apartments $2,000$975$10,000+
Tempe 3 Bedroom Apartments $2,708$775$10,000+
Tempe 4 Bedroom Apartments $1,755$695$10,000+

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