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Highlights

  • Rent Special
  • Pet Friendly
  • 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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Property Overview

Nexa combines modern interiors, sleek finishes, and resort-style amenities with a sparkling pool and urban convenience in a vibrant community. It earns a strong Zumper Expert Rating of 8.3, with standout marks for price, amenities, and location, while also offering strong value per square foot and plenty of nearby dining, grocery, fitness, and social options.

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

  • Social life
  • Wellness

Floor plans

0 Bed/1 BathStudio1 bath597 sqft$1,375–$1,405 /mo5 units available
1 Bed/1 Bath1 bed1 bath656 sqft$1,409–$1,599 /mo9 units available
1 Bed/1 Bath1 bed1 bath651 sqft$1,524–$1,679 /mo5 units available
1 Bed/1 Bath1 bed1 bath748 sqft$1,529–$1,604 /mo7 units available
2 Bed/2 Bath2 bed2 bath970 sqft$1,929–$2,139 /mo9 units available
2 Bed/2 Bath2 bed2 bath1,015 sqft$1,999–$2,219 /mo10 units available
3 Bed/3 Bath3 bed3 bath1,323 sqft$2,725–$2,845 /mo
3 Bed/3 Bath3 bed3 bath1,301 sqft$2,885 /mo1 unit available

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Amenities for Nexa

Building

Cats OKClubhouse
Dogs OKFitness 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.

Policies and fees

Applicants

Applicants

One-time.

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REQUIRED FEES

Deposit

One-time. Refund Policy: 100%.

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OPTIONAL FEES

Parking Policy

Surface Lot

Surface Lot

Parking Fee

Monthly. 2 surface lots max.

$0

Dog Policy

Allowed

Cat Policy

Allowed

Bird Policy

Allowed

Fish Policy

Allowed

Reptile Policy

Allowed

Cat

Monthly Pet Fee

Monthly. 2 cats max.

$35

Pet Fee

One-time fee per pet.

$200

Pet Deposit

One-time deposit per pet.

$400

Dog

Monthly Pet Fee

Monthly. 2 dogs max.

$35

Pet Fee

One-time fee per pet.

$200

Pet Deposit

One-time deposit per pet.

$400

Pet

Monthly Pet Fee

Monthly. 2 pets max.

$35

Pet Fee

One-time fee per pet.

$200

Pet Deposit

One-time deposit per pet.

$400

Monthly Pet Fee

Monthly.

$35

Pet Fee

One-time fee per pet.

$200

Pet Deposit

One-time deposit per pet.

$400

Monthly Pet Fee

Monthly.

$35

Pet Fee

One-time fee per pet.

$200

Pet Deposit

One-time deposit per pet.

$400

SITUATIONAL FEES

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Building details

Property details

Units396
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 pets allowed. 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:

Social life

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

Wellness

  • On-site fitness center or gym
  • On-site pool or spa
  • There are 15 grocery stores within 1 mile
  • 23 sports facilities (like tennis courts) nearby

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 147 sqft larger than other listings nearby
More space
The 2-bedroom is 72 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 38% more than the average rent price for studios in Tempe.

1-bedroom apartments here are priced 24% higher than 1-bedrooms in Tempe.

If you decide to upgrade your space, you can expect 2-bedrooms at Nexa to be 27% more than the average for similarly sized apartments in Tempe.

3-bedroom apartments at Nexa cost about 18% more than the average rent price for 3-bedroom apartments in Tempe.

Median rents as of Jul 25 2026.
Tempe
A table of studio rental data trends in Tempe
MonthMedian Rent
August 2024$1,215
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$1,122
April 2026$1,103
May 2026$1,097
June 2026$1,080
July 2026$1,032

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Can I afford to live at 1221 E Apache Blvd?

Bedrooms

Rent-to-income ratio

30%

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Recommended income

$55,000/yr

With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $55,000 annually to afford this studio monthly rent price of $1,375.
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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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