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Rio Paradiso

1033 North Parkside Drive, Tempe, AZ 85281

Property Summary

This apartment community in Tempe offers a range of studio, one, two, and three-bedroom floor plans. Residents enjoy modern living spaces with gourmet kitchens featuring custom cabinets and full appliance packages. Each home includes a full-size in-unit washer and dryer. The community provides resort-inspired amenities, including two swimming pools, two spas, a 24-hour fitness center, and an internet cafe with a coffee bar. The property is smoke-free and offers gated entry with controlled access. Free on-site parking is provided, with underground options available. The location is near Tempe Town Lake and the light rail station.

Renter brief

At the source check, 29 units were listed as available. That snapshot spanned studio to 3-bedroom homes. The lowest listed rent in that snapshot was $1,375/mo.

Source · RentCafe · checked Sep 21, 2026

Available units

Checked 23 hours ago

  • 1 bd · 1 ba · 741 ft² · Unit E132
    Available Now
    $1,375/mo
  • Studio · 1 ba · 849 ft² · Unit E308
    Available Now
    $1,440/mo
  • 1 bd · 1 ba · 741 ft² · Unit E306
    Available Now
    $1,445/mo
  • 1 bd · 1 ba · 741 ft² · Unit C121
    Available Now
    $1,450/mo
  • 1 bd · 1 ba · 795 ft² · Unit D223
    Available Sep 24
    $1,450/mo
  • 1 bd · 1 ba · 795 ft² · Unit E331
    Available Sep 30
    $1,450/mo
  • 1 bd · 1 ba · 795 ft² · Unit E225
    Available Nov 18
    $1,450/mo
  • 1 bd · 1 ba · 923 ft² · Unit E421
    Available Now
    $1,470/mo

How the rent compares

This building, studio$1,440
Within 3 mi median$1,364

Source · 462 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.

Rent comparisonBelow average

6% higher than the studio median within 3 mi

Source · 462 active studio units · Within 3 mi · 45-day window · computed Sep 22, 2026

Transit accessStrong

0.2 mi straight-line distance to Center Pkwy/Washington

Source · Transit map coordinates · not a routed trip

ParkingStrong

On-site parking listed

Source · Rentable · checked Aug 14, 2026

Amenities

  • Cable Ready
  • Refrigerator
  • Elevator
  • Pet Friendly
  • Freezer
  • Microwave
  • Air Conditioning
  • Fitness Center
  • Covered Parking
  • Business Center
  • Pool
  • Outdoor Kitchen

Reviews

J
Jeremiah Maze
2 weeks ago
Google
Rio Paradiso has been an incredible living experience for me! Although my time here is coming to an end, I highly recommend it to anyone seeking a place close to downtown. Before moving here, I toured...
I
I'monia Redfearn
4 months ago
Google
I had such a great experience leasing at this apartment community! Andrea was absolutely amazing — she made the whole process smooth and stress-free from start to finish. She was friendly, professiona...

What's Around

  • Transit
    Center Pkwy/Washington · 0.2 mi straight-line
  • Groceries
    Rollins Family Market · 1.0 mi
  • Dining
    25 restaurants & cafés within 1 mi
  • Parks
    Moeur Park · 0.5 mi
  • University
    Arizona State University (Tempe campus) · 1.6 mi

Nearby Schools

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 · Rentable · checked Aug 14, 2026

How close is the nearest rail station?

Center Pkwy/Washington is 0.2 mi away by straight-line distance; this is not a routed walking estimate.

Source · Transit map coordinates

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