Culdesac Tempe

Life where everything connects

The first truly walkable neighborhood built from scratch in the United States.

2025 E Apache, Tempe, AZ

Seventeen acres of award-winning homes, vibrant retail, beautiful courtyards & plazas. On a light rail station, next to downtown. The first community of its kind.

Welcome to the neighborhood

Spaces for quality time

Peaceful paseos weave through the neighborhood, inviting you to stroll between charming buildings and lively gathering spots. Plazas and courtyards create welcoming open areas filled with lush landscaping, shady corners, and no asphalt in sight. Perfect spots to host a BBQ with friends, get some work done outdoors, or simply unwind.

Thriving local shops

Enjoy award-winning coffee, food, and local shops right out your front door.

Restaurant & Bar

Amenities designed for your daily routine

Focus on your next project or catch up with friends at our resident lounge, stop by the dog park, and take a fitness class at the on-site gym.

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Get around your way

A community that embraces ebikes

Riding an ebike is wonderful. The cool breeze, freedom to travel anywhere, and joy of the electric boost. It's even better when your neighbors love ebikes.

Complimentary transit pass

There's a light rail station steps away from your apartment, and a platinum pass provided by Culdesac makes it free. Valley Metro gives you access to downtown Tempe, downtown Phoenix, downtown Mesa, and the airport.

Cars, when you need them

Use Waymo to access the world's largest autonomous vehicle service area. Envoy's on-site fleet of electric carshare vehicles has you covered for longer trips, starting at $7/hour. Culdesac Tempe has parking for visitors, deliveries, and mobility partners — but no resident parking.

Located in Tempe, Arizona

Tempe is the most bike friendly city in the 5-million person Phoenix metro, and has 300 days of sunshine a year. It also has a diverse food scene, and is home to one of the largest universities in the country.

Be there in ten

Our favorite spots within ten minutes of Culdesac Tempe, driving not required.

Tempe Marketplace

7minutesbyebike Mega plaza that includes Target, Old Navy, Best Buy, a movie theater, many restaurants, and much more.

H Mart

6minutesbyebike Full-size Korean supermarket specializing in Asian groceries.

Social Hall

6minutesbyebike Favorite spot to play games and catch drag brunch.

Gammage Auditorium

11minutesbyebike ASU's Auditorium, designed by Frank Lloyd Wright, serves as a venue for Broadway plays, music, and theater.

The Dhaba

7minutesonfoot Excellent Indian cuisine at this beloved Tempe staple.

What's in the neighborhood

Residential

  • 700+ furnished and unfurnished apartment homes for rent
  • Live-work, studios, 1, 2, and 3 bedroom units
  • Balconies and patios on select units
  • 1 GB speed internet

Retail

  • Aruma Café
    Local coffee shop and wine bar featuring pastries, breakfast, and sommelier-curated wine and food pairings
  • Cocina Chiwas
    Award-winning authentic Chihuahua Mexican restaurant with wood-fired oven and cocktails
  • Busan Mart
    Local Korean market with a food court, snacks, household essentials, and k-beauty products
  • Sew Used
    Pre-loved affordable clothing, true vintage, Y2K, modern, reworked, and upcycled pieces
  • MQs Barbershop
    Tempe's best fades, haircuts, and barber services
  • PIP Crafts + Clay
    Ceramic studio with beginner wheel throwing classes, studio hours, and craft workshops
  • Nomad Boba
    Boba teas, ice cream, and authentic banh mí sandwiches
  • Monthly Events
    Curated programming featuring live music, family-friendly activities, photo booths and pop-up vendors
  • Small businesses
    Over a dozen locally-owned businesses for goods and services

Amenities & open space

  • Two-story fitness center
  • Miles of walking & cycling paths
  • Shared courtyards with BBQs & fountains
  • Abundant public art, murals, and sculptures
  • 55% of site is open space — zero asphalt on site
  • Dog park
  • Refrigerated food delivery room
  • Neighborhood-wide indoor/outdoor 1GB wifi
  • Central plaza event space

Transportation

  • On-site light rail station and complimentary unlimited transit pass
  • Biking classes, events, and 1-1 support from on-site team
  • Bike repair stations
  • Secure bike storage rooms
  • Waymo autonomous vehicle pick-up/drop-off zones
  • On-site fleet of Envoy electric carshare vehicles
  • On-site Bird rental scooters
  • Parking for visitors, deliveries, and mobility partners
  • Note: Culdesac Tempe does not have parking for residents. Onsite retail, amenities, & mobility benefits make living without a private car convenient and affordable.

Accessibility

  • Ground-floor, single-floor units or elevator available in every building
  • Elevator-accessible ADA units in select buildings
  • Reasonable accommodations available on all units
  • All Culdesac Tempe shared and public spaces are all accessible
  • All amenities, including gym and pool, are accessible for all
  • Access to public ADA restrooms
  • 10+ ground-floor retail options