Smith & Rio
1979 E Rio Salado Pky,
Tempe, AZ 85281
$1,529 - $5,681 | Studio - 2 Beds
The Apache neighborhood in Tempe is conveniently located near Price and Red Mountain Freeways. The Valley Metro Rail transit system makes it convenient to travel throughout Tempe. For quick bites, residents enjoy Waffle House and Jack in the Box. Be sure to sip a refreshing craft beer on the Four Peaks Brewing Company patio, or head on over to the Sleepy Dog Saloon for soft beer pretzels.
The Tempe Marketplace in Apache is an excellent place to eat and shop. Restaurants in this outdoor mall include California Pizza Kitchen, King’s Fish House, and the Keg Steakhouse. With stores like Nordstrom Rack, Old Navy, and Ulta Beauty, there’s a shop for every budget. Sloan Park, the spring training facility of the Chicago Cubs, is nearby. Students attending Arizona State University enjoy a quick commute to campus, since Apache is just two miles away.
As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in Apache is $1,400 for a studio, $1,537 for one bedroom, $1,919 for two bedrooms, and $2,657 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Apache has decreased by -4.3% in the past year.
Studio
550 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
$1,400/month
Average Rent
1 BR
686 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
$1,537/month
Average Rent
2 BR
1,015 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
$1,919/month
Average Rent
3 BR
1,357 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
$2,657/month
Average Rent
Somewhat Walkable
out of 100 WalkScore® Rating
You might be able to get out and walk when living in this area. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, but for others you’ll need a car.
Good Transit
out of 100 TransitScore® Rating
The area around this property has good transit with many nearby transportation options.
Very Bikeable
out of 100 BikeScore® Rating
This area is very bikeable. You’ll find a variety of bike paths and lanes.
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Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2025.