Lakeside Drive Apartments
500 West 1st Street, Tempe, AZ 85281
Property Summary
Built in 2018, this four-story apartment community offers a modern living experience in Tempe. Residents have access to high-tech amenities, including a fitness center, a resort-style pool, and a rooftop lounge. The community is pet-friendly and features controlled access for added peace of mind. Select apartment homes are appointed with upscale finishes such as hardwood flooring, granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, and gas stovetops. Many units also include the convenience of an in-unit washer and dryer, as well as private balconies or patios.
Renter brief
At the source check, 9 units were listed as available. That snapshot spanned studio to 2-bedroom homes. The lowest listed rent in that snapshot was $1,595/mo.
Source · Mark Taylor · checked Sep 22, 2026
Available units
Checked 7 hours ago
- Studio · 1 ba · 624 ft² · Unit 3046Available Oct 25$1,595/mo
- Studio · 1 ba · 624 ft² · Unit 1050Available Dec 2$1,595/mo
- 2 bd · 2 ba · 914 ft² · Unit 2038Available Nov 2$1,660/mo
- 2 bd · 2 ba · 914 ft² · Unit 1014Available Dec 15$1,860/mo
- 1 bd · 1 ba · 829 ft² · Unit 3031Available Oct 11$2,030/mo
- 2 bd · 2 ba · 1,031 ft² · Unit 1045Available Oct 31$2,155/mo
- 2 bd · 2 ba · 1,031 ft² · Unit 2043Available Nov 27$2,155/mo
- 2 bd · 2 ba · 1,118 ft² · Unit 3023Available Oct 28$2,240/mo
- 2 bd · 2 ba · 1,118 ft² · Unit 4052Available Oct 27$2,390/mo
How the rent compares
Source · 423 active studio units · Within 3 mi · 45-day window · computed Sep 22, 2026
Renter facts, criterion by criterion
No overall grade — each row reflects only the fact and source shown.
11% higher than the studio median within 3 mi
Source · 423 active studio units · Within 3 mi · 45-day window · computed Sep 22, 2026
0.2 mi straight-line distance to Tempe Beach Park/Rio Salado
Source · Transit map coordinates · not a routed trip
Built in 2018
Source · Mark Taylor · checked Aug 19, 2026
On-site parking listed
Source · Mark Taylor · checked Aug 19, 2026
Amenities
- Pet Friendly
- Fitness Center
- Business Center
- Covered Parking
- Resort-Style Pool
- Gated Community
- Rooftop Lounge
What's Around
- TransitTempe Beach Park/Rio Salado · 0.2 mi straight-line
- GroceriesOn Ash Tap Room · 0.6 mi
- Dining182 restaurants & cafés within 1 mi
- ParksRio Salado and Tempe Town Lake · 0.2 mi
- UniversityArizona State University (Tempe campus) · 1.1 mi
Nearby Schools
Public and charter schools whose attendance zones include this property.
Elementary Schools (1)
Middle Schools (4)
Questions renters ask about this building
Is parking included in the rent?
On-site parking is listed as an amenity; confirm any parking cost with the leasing office.
Source · Mark Taylor · checked Aug 19, 2026
How close is the nearest rail station?
Tempe Beach Park/Rio Salado is 0.2 mi away by straight-line distance; this is not a routed walking estimate.
Source · Transit map coordinates
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