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Highlights

  • Pet Friendly
  • Reserved parking
  • Stainless steel appliances
  • Dog park
  • Gated community
  • Business center
  • Storage space

Location

4839 S Darrow Dr, Tempe, AZ 85282, USA
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Leasing office

(623) 323-7745

Property Overview

Ponderosa Ranch Apartments receives a strong overall Zumper rating of 8.8, highlighting its excellent price-to-value balance and premier amenities. The property features reserved parking, stainless steel appliances, a dog park, and a gated community, making it particularly appealing to pet owners with convenient access to nearby pet services. With a location rating of 9 and a trustworthiness rating of 8, it offers residents both convenience and transparency in its management.

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

8.8
Very Good
With a solid 8.8 out of 10 overall, Ponderosa Ranch Apartments is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, Ponderosa Ranch Apartments 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

  • Less expensive
  • Dishwasher
  • Images Available

Great for

  • Pet owners

Floor plans

1x11 bed1 bath625 sqft$1,187–$1,495 /mo22 units availableIt is a beautiful community with lush green landscaping. Amenities for all residents! Spacious apartments with a washer and a dryer in the unit. Downstairs units have vinyl flooring throughout the home and carpet in the bedrooms. Upstairs units have carpet throughout the home with vinyl flooring in the bathrooms, laundry room*, kitchen, and dining area*. We offer great and friendly staff who are here to assist. Swing by for a tour today.
2X1.52 bed1.5 bath775 sqft$1,416–$1,645 /mo21 units availableIt is a beautiful community with lush green landscaping. Amenities for all residents! Spacious apartments with a washer and a dryer in the unit. Downstairs units have vinyl flooring throughout the home and carpet in the bedrooms. Upstairs units have carpet throughout the home with vinyl flooring in the bathrooms, laundry room*, kitchen, and dining area*
2X22 bed2 bath800 sqft$1,553–$1,845 /mo15 units available

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Amenities for Ponderosa Ranch Apartments

Apartment Amenities

TrashWater

Appliances

DishwasherFridge
Garbage DisposalIn-Unit Laundry
MicrowaveRange
RefrigeratorStove
Washer and Dryer

Building

24/7 Fitness CenterBusiness Center
Cats OKControlled Access
Dogs OKFitness Center
Resident Lounge AreaResidents Lounge
Sewer

Grounds

Assigned ParkingGated Community
JacuzziOutdoor Space
Pavilion with GrillsPlayground
Swimming Pool

Services

2 Sparkling PoolsGeneral Pest Control
Parcel Pending

Other

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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

Security Deposit

One-time. Refundable.

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Parking Policy

Assigned Parking

Dog Policy

Allowed
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Cat Policy

Allowed
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Property details

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About Ponderosa Ranch Apartments

HomeApartments in Tempe Ponderosa Ranch Apartments

Welcome to Ponderosa Ranch Apartments in Tempe, AZ! Our gated community offers a variety of amenities to enhance your living experience. Enjoy the convenience of stainless steel appliances in select units, as well as storage space and reserved parking. Stay active in our 24/7 fitness center or relax in one of our two sparkling pools and jacuzzi. Take advantage of our business center and resident lounge area for all your work and social needs. With easy freeway access and proximity to shopping, restaurants, and Sky Harbor Airport, our location is unbeatable. Plus, our dog park is perfect for your furry friends. Make life easier with online payments and Parcel Pending services. Come home to Ponderosa Ranch Apartments where comfort and convenience meet.


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.
8.8
/10
Very Good
With a solid 8.8 out of 10 overall, Ponderosa Ranch Apartments is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, Ponderosa Ranch Apartments 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 Ponderosa Ranch Apartments
Price·10A 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.
Ponderosa Ranch Apartments offers an excellent balance between price and value. It's priced competitively for its amenities, location, and other key features. Compared to the median price per bedroom in the area, this property is less than, or about the same as, nearby rentals, so residents can expect great value without too many compromises on their desired standard of living.
Amenities·10A 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.
Ponderosa Ranch Apartments stands out as a premier property with an impressive array of amenities and an excellent standard of living. Residents here have access to many of the most popular and desired perks—pets allowed—making this one of the top choices for renters seeking unparalleled comfort and convenience.
Location·9A score based on proximity and ease of access to shops, restaurants, schools, and public transportation while considering the desirability of the area.
Ponderosa Ranch Apartments 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 Ponderosa Ranch Apartments 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.

Ponderosa Ranch Apartments is great for:

Pet owners

  • Outdoor spaces are available at this property
  • 2 pet hospitals in the area
  • 3 pet supply stores near the property

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 Ponderosa Ranch Apartments compares to other nearby properties.

Positives

Less expensive
The 2-bedrooms are cheaper than other similar listings nearby
Dishwasher
Dishwasher available in kitchen
Images Available
There are at least 10 photos of this address

Considerations

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

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Rent trends in Tempe

1-bedroom apartments here are priced 12% lower than 1-bedrooms in Tempe.

If you decide to upgrade your space, you can expect 2-bedrooms at Ponderosa Ranch Apartments to be 7% less than the average for similarly sized apartments in Tempe.

Median rents as of Jan 24 2026.
Tempe
A table of studio rental data trends in Tempe
MonthMedian Rent
February 2024$1,099
March 2024$1,141
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$1,121

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Bedrooms

Rent-to-income ratio

30%

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Recommended income

$47,480/yr

With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $47,480 annually to afford this 1-bedroom monthly rent price of $1,187.
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Schools near Ponderosa Ranch Apartments

Getz School

625 w cornell dr

tempe, AZ, 85283

PK, K-8Public
B

Arredondo Elementary School

1330 e carson dr

tempe, AZ, 85282

PK, K-5Public
B-

Ward Traditional Academy

1965 e hermosa dr

tempe, AZ, 85282

K-8Public
A-
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Getting around Tempe near 4839 S Darrow Dr

Walking

5/10
Some shops and stores are within a few minutes.

Driving

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

Cycling

6/10
Peddling isn’t a problem with cyclist-friendly streets and bikeable destinations.

Transit

4/10
There are a few mass transit options within the area.

Points of interest for 4839 S Darrow Dr, Tempe

Groceries

6/10
At least one grocery store within a 15-minute walk

Shopping

7/10
Variety of shops within walking distance

Cafes

4/10
Some cafés within walking distance

Restaurants

6/10
Some restaurants within walking distance

Primary schools

6/10
At least one elementary school within a 20-minute walk

High schools

2/10
No high schools within a 30-minute walk

Parks

7/10
Moderate amount of park space nearby

Nightlife

2/10
Few or no bars within walking distance

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