The Rockford
1207 East 8th Street, Tempe, AZ 85281
Property Summary
Located in Tempe, this three-story apartment community offers a range of amenities built in 1998. Residents have access to a community pool and a clubhouse for socializing. Practical features include Amazon Lockers for secure package delivery and available bicycle storage. The community is pet-friendly, welcoming both cats and dogs. Select units are updated with quartz countertops, stainless steel appliances, and vinyl flooring, with some layouts including an in-unit washer/dryer and a private patio or porch. The property is served by the Tempe School District.
Renter brief
At the source check, 6 units were listed as available. That snapshot spanned 2-bedroom homes. The lowest listed rent in that snapshot was $1,395/mo.
Source · Apartments.com · checked Aug 17, 2026
Three things to know
13% lower than the 2-bedroom median within 3 mi
$1,395 to start, vs a median of $1,595 (within 3 mi).
Source · 2,339 active 2-bedroom units · Within 3 mi · 45-day window · computed Sep 22, 2026
cats and dogs allowed
Cats: cost not disclosed. Dogs: cost not disclosed.
Source · Apartments.com · checked Sep 22, 2026
Dorsey Ln/Apache Blvd is 0.3 mi away
This is straight-line distance, not a routed walking estimate.
Source · Transit map coordinates
Available units
Checked 1 month ago
- 2 bd · 2 ba · 850 ft² · Unit 214Available Now$1,395/mo
- 2 bd · 2 ba · 850 ft² · Unit 104Available Now$1,395/mo
- 2 bd · 2 ba · 850 ft² · Unit 102Available Now$1,395/mo
- 2 bd · 2 ba · 850 ft² · Unit 211Available Now$1,395/mo
- 2 bd · 2 ba · 850 ft² · Unit 304Available Sep 26$1,395/mo
- 2 bd · 2 ba · 850 ft² · Unit 314Available Now$2,900/mo
How the rent compares
Source · 2,339 active 2-bedroom 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.
13% lower than the 2-bedroom median within 3 mi
Source · 2,339 active 2-bedroom units · Within 3 mi · 45-day window · computed Sep 22, 2026
0.3 mi straight-line distance to Dorsey Ln/Apache Blvd
Source · Transit map coordinates · not a routed trip
Built in 1998
Source · Apartments.com · checked Sep 22, 2026
Amenities
- Garbage Disposal
- Refrigerator
- Elevator
- Private Bathroom
- Pet Friendly
- Microwave
- Bicycle Storage
- Clubhouse
- Dishwasher
- Pool
Policies & Fees
Source · Apartments.com · checked Sep 22, 2026
Source · Apartments.com · checked Sep 22, 2026
Reviews
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What's Around
- TransitDorsey Ln/Apache Blvd · 0.3 mi straight-line
- GroceriesTempe market center · 0.3 mi
- Dining279 restaurants & cafés within 1 mi
- ParksCreamery Park · 0.4 mi
- UniversityArizona State University (Tempe campus) · 0.6 mi
Nearby Schools
Public and charter schools whose attendance zones include this property.
Middle Schools (4)
Questions renters ask about this building
Are pets allowed, and what do they cost?
The listing says cats are allowed; cat costs were not disclosed; dogs are allowed; dog costs were not disclosed.
Source · Apartments.com · checked Sep 22, 2026
How close is the nearest rail station?
Dorsey Ln/Apache Blvd is 0.3 mi away by straight-line distance; this is not a routed walking estimate.
Source · Transit map coordinates
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