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Highlights

  • Rent Special
  • Modern interiors
  • Sparkling pool
  • Resort-style amenities
  • Urban convenience
  • Sleek finishes
  • Vibrant community

Location

1221 E Apache Blvd, Tempe, AZ 85281, USA
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TerraLane at South Mountain

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Wednesday 9:00 am–5:00 pm MST

Property Overview

Nexa offers a compelling living experience with modern interiors, resort-style amenities, and vibrant community features. With a Zumper expert rating of 8.3 and impressive scores in price, amenities, and location—each rated 9 out of 10—it stands out as a competitive option for renters valuing urban convenience. The property’s trustworthiness is notable, supported by a wealth of visuals and proximity to top-rated schools, numerous dining options, and fitness centers, enhancing the overall lifestyle it provides.

This summary uses Zumper’s proprietary data. “Zumper Expert Ratings,” “Things you’ll love,” and “Great for” are based on our internal analyses of market trends and renter insights.

Zumper Expert Rating

8.3
Very Good
With a solid 8.3 out of 10 overall, Nexa is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, Nexa has a number of attractive features—namely its Price— so you can be assured your rent will come with a high standard of living.

Things you’ll love

  • High school nearby
  • Middle school nearby
  • More space

Great for

  • Wellness
  • Social life

Floor plans

0 Bed/1 BathStudio1 bath597 sqft$1,349–$1,405 /mo5 units available
1 Bed/1 Bath1 bed1 bath656 sqft$1,449–$1,665 /mo22 units available
1 Bed/1 Bath1 bed1 bath748 sqft$1,575–$1,665 /mo4 units available
1 Bed/1 Bath1 bed1 bath651 sqft$1,609–$1,624 /mo2 units available
2 Bed/2 Bath2 bed2 bath970 sqft$2,075–$2,345 /mo3 units available
2 Bed/2 Bath2 bed2 bath1,015 sqft$2,254–$2,314 /mo2 units available
3 Bed/3 Bath3 bed3 bath1,323 sqft$2,749–$2,869 /mo
3 Bed/3 Bath3 bed3 bath1,301 sqft$2,949 /mo1 unit available

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Amenities for Nexa

Building

ClubhouseFitness Center
Residents Lounge

Grounds

Swimming Pool
Units, floor plans, amenities, dimensions, details, availability, and prices may be approximate and subject to change. Please contact a community representative for more information.

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Deposit

One-time. Refundable: 100%.

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SITUATIONAL FEES

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Building details

Property details

Units398
Lease terms6–15 months
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About Nexa

HomeApartments in Tempe Nexa

Nexa offers energized Tempe living with pet-friendly studio, one-, two-, and three-bedroom apartments designed for comfort, style, and everyday connection. Our vibrant community pairs resort-style amenities with modern interiors, offering everything from a sparkling pool and two-level fitness center to sleek finishes and smart-home conveniences. Just steps from dining, shopping, entertainment, the light rail, and ASU, Nexa puts you at the center of walkable Tempe living. Discover elevated design, relaxed comfort, and effortless urban convenience at Nexa.


Zumper Expert Rating

Our expert rating is based on a weighted average score of property attributes that renters care about most: price, amenities, location, quality, and trust.
8.3
/10
Very Good
With a solid 8.3 out of 10 overall, Nexa is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, Nexa has a number of attractive features—namely its Price— so you can be assured your rent will come with a high standard of living.
How we rated Nexa
Price·9A score that weighs the cost and location of the property, which we calculate by comparing rent prices of recent units to the median price of nearby rentals, adjusting for overall quality and features.
Nexa stands out with a remarkable rating of 9/10 for its cost per bedroom compared to other rentals in the area. Considering the excellent balance between price, convenience, and comfort that it provides, residents enjoy a high-quality living experience.
Amenities·9A score based on the amenities offered at this property compared to other rentals in the area. We consider the quantity, quality, and popularity of features both on site and within the units.
Nexa goes above and beyond to provide sought-after conveniences and desirable perks, including clubhouse. Renters looking for popular or luxurious features will find them here—and for that reason, Nexa receives one of the highest amenities scores.
Location·9A score based on proximity and ease of access to shops, restaurants, schools, and public transportation while considering the desirability of the area.
Nexa is exceptional when it comes to location and conveniences. Communication with management or leasing staff is usually quick and easy and they often use advanced scheduling and communication tools to streamline the process. The location of this property offers easy access to popular points of interest in the area and options for getting around.
Quality·6A score based on what makes the property stand out, such as luxury features, unique offerings, age of the building, and our ability to verify the accuracy of these details.
While Nexa does not have many hallmark characteristics to highlight, it has some qualities and features that will resonate with a broad range of renters.
Trustworthiness·8A score based on the accuracy, completeness, recency, and usefulness of the information provided by this property, so you can trust that what you see is what you get.
The level of transparency this property provides distinguishes it as a great rental. With a high attention to detail and desirable features, renters can be sure they will get an accurate picture of their potential new home.

Nexa is great for:

Wellness

  • On-site fitness center or gym
  • On-site pool or spa
  • There are 20 grocery stores within 1 mile
  • 42 gyms or yoga centers nearby

Social life

  • 223 restaurants within 1 mile of this property
  • This community has public spaces on site, like fitness centers or pools
  • Community gathering spaces on-site (lounges, rooftops, etc.)
  • A bustling neighborhood

Property highlights

We compared every listing in the surrounding area to determine which amenities are most common. If a building lacks an amenity that most others in the area have, it is a con. If a building has an amenity most others in the area do not, it is a pro. Similarly, price, schools, and size are calculated relative to the size, price, and distance to schools of the other properties nearby.

How Nexa compares to other nearby properties.

Positives

High school nearby
There is a high school 0.1 mile away
Middle school nearby
There is a middle school 0.1 mile away
More space
Studio is 171 sqft larger than other listings nearby
More space
The 2-bedroom is 92 sqft larger than other listings nearby
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Considerations

Greater distance from grade schools
The nearest elementary school is farther than 1 mile away

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Rent trends in Tempe

Studio apartments at Nexa cost about 22% more than the average rent price for studios in Tempe.

1-bedroom apartments here are priced 14% higher than 1-bedrooms in Tempe.

If you decide to upgrade your space, you can expect 2-bedrooms at Nexa to be 39% more than the average for similarly sized apartments in Tempe.

3-bedroom apartments at Nexa cost about 26% more than the average rent price for 3-bedroom apartments in Tempe.

Median rents as of Mar 14 2026.
Tempe
A table of studio rental data trends in Tempe
MonthMedian Rent
March 2024$1,150
April 2024$1,150
May 2024$1,293
June 2024$1,265
July 2024$1,215
August 2024$1,216
September 2024$1,215
October 2024$1,192
November 2024$1,135
December 2024$1,187
January 2025$1,183
February 2025$1,172
March 2025$1,185
April 2025$1,115
May 2025$1,095
June 2025$1,118
July 2025$1,086
August 2025$1,098
September 2025$1,099
October 2025$1,088
November 2025$1,030
December 2025$1,081
January 2026$1,124
February 2026$1,127
March 2026$1,115

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Rent-to-income ratio

30%

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$53,960/yr

With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $53,960 annually to afford this studio monthly rent price of $1,349.
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Schools near Nexa

Meyer Montessori

2615 s dorsey ln

tempe, AZ, 85282

PK, K-6Public
B

Curry Elementary School

1974 e meadow dr

tempe, AZ, 85282

K-5Public
B-

Ward Traditional Academy

1965 e hermosa dr

tempe, AZ, 85282

K-8Public
A-

Tempe Elementary Online Community

1600 e watson dr

tempe, AZ, 85283

K-8Public
C+

Getz School

625 w cornell dr

tempe, AZ, 85283

PK, K-8Public
B
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Getting around Tempe near 1221 E Apache Blvd

Walking

6/10
Some shops and stores are within a few minutes.

Driving

10/10
Commuting is easy with multiple accessible routes and plenty of parking.

Cycling

8/10
Helmets on–you can get anywhere in this cyclist-friendly, well-connected area.

Transit

7/10
Popular public transit options are just a short walk from this location.

Points of interest for 1221 E Apache Blvd, Tempe

Groceries

8/10
At least one supermarket within a 10-minute walk

Shopping

5/10
Several shops within walking distance

Cafes

5/10
Some cafés within a few minutes’ walk

Restaurants

7/10
Variety of restaurants within a few minutes' walk

Primary schools

10/10
At least one elementary school within a 5-minute walk

High schools

10/10
At least one high school within a 5-minute walk

Parks

8/10
Large amount of park space nearby

Nightlife

4/10
Some bars within a few minutes’ walk

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Pride Gas & Groceries
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