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Monthly Rent
$1,099 - $1,200
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Bedrooms
Studio bd
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Bathrooms
1 ba
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Square Feet
500 sq ft
Cortez Palms Apartments
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Pricing & Floor Plans
Studio
$1,099 – $1,200
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Studio
1 Bath
500 Sq Ft
Studio
$1,099 – $1,200
Available Now
Studio
1 Bath
500 Sq Ft
* 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.
* Square footage definitions vary. Displayed square footage is approximate.
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 AUGUST 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 an apartment community located in Maricopa County and the 85281 ZIP Code. This area is served by the Tempe attendance zone.
Unique Features
- Open Concept Floor Plans
- Resident Courtyard With Bbq Grills
- Sparkling Swimming Pool
- Wood Plank Flooring
- Spacious Studio's And Two Bedroom Styles
- Ping Pong Table Tennis
Community Amenities
Pool
Fitness Center
Laundry Facilities
Controlled Access
- Laundry Facilities
- Controlled Access
- Laundry Service
- Business Center
- Walk-Up
- Fitness Center
- Pool
- Basketball Court
- Gated
- Courtyard
- Grill
- Picnic Area
Apartment Features
Air Conditioning
High Speed Internet Access
Hardwood Floors
Microwave
- High Speed Internet Access
- Air Conditioning
- Heating
- Smoke Free
- Cable Ready
- Eat-in Kitchen
- Kitchen
- Microwave
- Oven
- Range
- Refrigerator
- Hardwood Floors
- Balcony
- Patio
Fees and Policies
The fees below are based on community-supplied data and may exclude additional fees and utilities.
- One-Time Move-In Fees
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Administrative Fee$0
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Application Fee$0
- Dogs Allowed
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Monthly pet rent$20
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One time Fee$200
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Pet Limit2
- Cats Allowed
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Monthly pet rent$20
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One time Fee$200
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Pet Limit2
- Parking
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Surface Lot--2 Max, Assigned Parking
Details
Utilities Included
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Gas
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Water
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Trash Removal
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Sewer
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Cable
Lease Options
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12 months
Property Information
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Built in 1964
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36 units/2 stories
Specialty Housing Details
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This property is intended and operated for occupancy by students, faculty and staff in higher education, but applications from individuals not involved in higher education may be accepted.
Property Address:
1031 E Lemon St,
Tempe,
AZ
85281
This Property
Available Property
Amenities
- Laundry Facilities
- Controlled Access
- Laundry Service
- Business Center
- Walk-Up
- Gated
- Courtyard
- Grill
- Picnic Area
- Fitness Center
- Pool
- Basketball Court
- Open Concept Floor Plans
- Resident Courtyard With Bbq Grills
- Sparkling Swimming Pool
- Wood Plank Flooring
- Spacious Studio's And Two Bedroom Styles
- Ping Pong Table Tennis
- High Speed Internet Access
- Air Conditioning
- Heating
- Smoke Free
- Cable Ready
- Eat-in Kitchen
- Kitchen
- Microwave
- Oven
- Range
- Refrigerator
- Hardwood Floors
- Balcony
- Patio
Expenses
Recurring
Cat Rent
$20
Dog Rent
$20
One-Time
Cat Fee
$200
Dog Fee
$200
Utilities Included
Gas, Water, Trash Removal, Sewer, Cable
Included
Office Hours
| Monday | 9am - 6pm |
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| Tuesday | 9am - 6pm |
| Wednesday | 9am - 6pm |
| Thursday | 9am - 6pm |
| Friday | 9am - 6pm |
| Saturday | 10am - 5pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
Formerly known as the Mill Avenue District, Downtown Tempe serves as the central hub for Tempe shopping, dining, nightlife, and recreation. Built around Arizona State University, the area thrives by embracing the college culture and building a city ideal for home, work and play. Several large businesses offer jobs in Downtown Tempe and housing ranges from quaint historical homes to modern waterfront condos and apartments for rent that overlook Tempe Town Lake.
Located 19 miles from Downtown Phoenix and close to other large suburbs, Downtown Tempe provides an accessible location for community events for residents across the Phoenix metropolitan area. Events such as the Tempe Festival of the Arts draw in nearly 225,000 visitors over a three-day weekend.
Learn more about living in Downtown Tempe
Education
| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
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| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 4 min | 1.3 mi | |
| Drive: | 4 min | 1.3 mi | |
| Drive: | 12 min | 5.2 mi | |
| Drive: | 11 min | 5.7 mi |
Cortez Palms Apartments is within 4 minutes or 1.3 miles from Arizona State Univ., Tempe. It is also near Arizona State University and Mesa C.C., Southern and Dobson.
Schools
Public Elementary & Middle School
Grades PK-8
549 Students
Attendance Zone
3
Out of 10
Public Elementary School
Grades PK-5
388 Students
Nearby
2
Out of 10
Public High School
Grades 9-12
1,949 Students
Attendance Zone
5
Out of 10
Private Elementary & Middle School
Grades PK-8
443 Students
Nearby
Private Elementary & Middle School
Grades PK-8
206 Students
Nearby
Private Elementary, Middle & High School
Grades K-12
125 Students
Nearby
School data provided by
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Transportation options available in Tempe include Rural/Apache, located 0.4 miles from Cortez Palms Apartments. Cortez Palms Apartments is near Phoenix Sky Harbor International, located 6.3 miles or 12 minutes away, and Phoenix-Mesa Gateway, located 22.3 miles or 34 minutes away.
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Walk: | 7 min | 0.4 mi |
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Walk: | 8 min | 0.4 mi |
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Walk: | 8 min | 0.4 mi |
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Walk: | 10 min | 0.6 mi |
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Walk: | 16 min | 0.9 mi |
| Commuter Rail | Distance | ||
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| Commuter Rail | Distance | ||
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Drive: | 41 min | 28.7 mi |
| Airports | Distance | ||
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| Airports | Distance | ||
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Phoenix Sky Harbor International
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Drive: | 12 min | 6.3 mi |
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Phoenix-Mesa Gateway
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Drive: | 34 min | 22.3 mi |
Time and distance from Cortez Palms Apartments.
| Shopping Centers | Distance | ||
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| Shopping Centers | Distance | ||
| Walk: | 2 min | 0.0 mi | |
| Walk: | 4 min | 0.2 mi | |
| Walk: | 7 min | 0.4 mi |
Cortez Palms Apartments has 3 shopping centers within 0.4 miles, which is about a 7-minute walk. The miles and minutes will be for the farthest away property.
| Parks and Recreation | Distance | ||
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| Parks and Recreation | Distance | ||
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ASU Center for Meteorite Studies
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Walk: | 15 min | 0.8 mi |
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Desert Arboretum Park
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Drive: | 3 min | 1.2 mi |
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Papago Park
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Drive: | 8 min | 3.2 mi |
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Phoenix Zoo
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Drive: | 12 min | 4.4 mi |
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Desert Botanical Garden
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Drive: | 10 min | 4.5 mi |
Cortez Palms Apartments has 5 parks within 4.5 miles, including ASU Center for Meteorite Studies, Desert Arboretum Park, and Papago Park.
| Hospitals | Distance | ||
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| Hospitals | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 9 min | 4.5 mi | |
| Drive: | 10 min | 5.2 mi | |
| Drive: | 12 min | 6.9 mi |
Cortez Palms Apartments has 3 hospitals within 6.9 miles, the nearest is Banner Desert Medical Center which is 4.5 miles away and a 9 minutes drive.
| Military Bases | Distance | ||
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| Military Bases | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 16 min | 8.8 mi | |
| Drive: | 43 min | 32.1 mi | |
| Drive: | 109 min | 87.5 mi |
Cortez Palms Apartments has 3 military bases within 87.5 miles, the nearest is Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport Air Guard Station which is 8.8 miles away and a 16 minutes .
Property Ratings at Cortez Palms Apartments
2/27/20
Do NOT Live Here
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.
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Which floor plans are available, and what are the price ranges?
Cortez Palms Apartments has studios available and rents for $1,099/mo.
Can I see a model or tour Cortez Palms Apartments?
Yes, to view the floor plan in person, please schedule a personal tour.
What neighborhood is the property located in?
Cortez Palms Apartments is in Downtown Tempe in the city of Tempe. Here you’ll find three shopping centers within 0.4 mile of the property. Five parks are within 4.5 miles, including ASU Center for Meteorite Studies, Desert Arboretum Park, and Papago Park.
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1031 E Lemon St
Tempe, AZ 85281
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