VELA
555 North College Avenue, Tempe, AZ 85281
Property Summary
Located steps from Tempe Town Lake, this five-story apartment community offers studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom homes. Residents enjoy modern interiors with designer color schemes, hardwood-style flooring, and 10-foot ceilings. Select units feature floor-to-ceiling windows and private balconies. The community provides a range of amenities, including a pool, fitness center, business center, and a roof terrace. The property is pet-friendly and includes an on-site pet play area. Controlled access and elevator service are provided for convenience.
Three things to know
9% higher than the studio median within 3 mi
$1,561 to start, vs a median of $1,432 (within 3 mi).
Source · 439 active studio units · Within 3 mi · 45-day window · computed Sep 22, 2026
Required fees add $2/mo
Pest control $2/mo. Opt-in extras like pet rent or parking are separate.
Source · Apartments.com · checked Sep 21, 2026
cats and dogs allowed
Cats: $45/mo rent. Dogs: $45/mo rent.
Source · Apartments.com · checked Sep 21, 2026
Available units
Checked yesterday
- Studio · 1 ba · 543 ft² · Unit 3025Available Sep 28$1,561/mo
- Studio · 1 ba · 543 ft² · Unit 1009Available Sep 23$1,564/mo
- Studio · 1 ba · 543 ft² · Unit 1020Available Sep 23$1,569/mo
- Studio · 1 ba · 543 ft² · Unit 3013Available Nov 8$1,588/mo
- Studio · 1 ba · 543 ft² · Unit 3021Available Nov 15$1,588/mo
- Studio · 1 ba · 543 ft² · Unit 4021Available Nov 23$1,598/mo
- Studio · 1 ba · 543 ft² · Unit 4017Available Oct 29$1,624/mo
- Studio · 1 ba · 574 ft² · Unit 3019Available Oct 8$1,642/mo
- 1 bd · 1 ba · 693 ft² · Unit 1050Available Nov 17$1,652/mo
- 1 bd · 1 ba · 693 ft² · Unit 1027Available Now$1,671/mo
- 1 bd · 1 ba · 753 ft² · Unit 3005Available Now$1,672/mo
- 1 bd · 1 ba · 739 ft² · Unit 3045Available Now$1,689/mo
- 1 bd · 1 ba · 736 ft² · Unit 1036Available Now$1,704/mo
- 1 bd · 1 ba · 693 ft² · Unit 2003Available Now$1,717/mo
- 1 bd · 1 ba · 900 ft² · Unit 1073Available Oct 23$1,722/mo
- 1 bd · 1 ba · 693 ft² · Unit 2010Available Oct 31$1,758/mo
- 1 bd · 1 ba · 753 ft² · Unit 1061Available Nov 12$1,808/mo
- 1 bd · 1 ba · 753 ft² · Unit 1060Available Nov 26$1,813/mo
- 1 bd · 1 ba · 739 ft² · Unit 4041Available Now$1,820/mo
- 1 bd · 1 ba · 938 ft² · Unit 2057Available Now$1,823/mo
- 1 bd · 1 ba · 938 ft² · Unit 4057Available Now$1,831/mo
- 1 bd · 1 ba · 938 ft² · Unit 2056Available Now$1,837/mo
- 1 bd · 1 ba · 708 ft² · Unit 4020Available Now$1,862/mo
- 1 bd · 1 ba · 753 ft² · Unit 3037Available Now$1,877/mo
- 1 bd · 1 ba · 753 ft² · Unit 3047Available Nov 3$1,894/mo
- 1 bd · 1 ba · 753 ft² · Unit 3029Available Now$1,904/mo
- 1 bd · 1 ba · 753 ft² · Unit 2037Available Sep 25$1,904/mo
- 1 bd · 1 ba · 753 ft² · Unit 4037Available Nov 10$1,904/mo
- 1 bd · 1 ba · 753 ft² · Unit 4014Available Oct 30$1,919/mo
- 1 bd · 1 ba · 775 ft² · Unit 2061Available Now$1,961/mo
- 1 bd · 1 ba · 927 ft² · Unit 2063Available Oct 20$2,030/mo
- 2 bd · 2 ba · 1,170 ft² · Unit 3055Available Oct 7$2,140/mo
- 1 bd · 1 ba · 753 ft² · Unit 3060Available Now$2,162/mo
- 2 bd · 2 ba · 1,128 ft² · Unit 4069Available Now$2,172/mo
- 2 bd · 2 ba · 1,119 ft² · Unit 2004Available Oct 1$2,183/mo
- 2 bd · 2 ba · 1,128 ft² · Unit 4068Available Nov 7$2,213/mo
- 2 bd · 2 ba · 1,206 ft² · Unit 1038Available Now$2,230/mo
- 2 bd · 2 ba · 1,206 ft² · Unit 4023Available Now$2,280/mo
- 2 bd · 2 ba · 1,206 ft² · Unit 2038Available Now$2,282/mo
- 2 bd · 2 ba · 1,090 ft² · Unit 2024Available Now$2,393/mo
- 2 bd · 2 ba · 1,087 ft² · Unit 3033Available Now$2,599/mo
- 2 bd · 2 ba · 1,169 ft² · Unit 2059Available Now$2,641/mo
How the rent compares
Source · 439 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.
9% higher than the studio median within 3 mi
Source · 439 active studio units · Within 3 mi · 45-day window · computed Sep 22, 2026
Built in 2016
Source · Apartments.com · checked Sep 21, 2026
Priced separately at $75/mo
Source · Apartments.com · checked Sep 21, 2026
Amenities
- Pool
- Fitness Center
- Elevator
- Clubhouse
- Controlled Access
- Business Center
- Grill
- Package Service
- Maintenance On Site
- Renters Insurance Program
- Online Services
- EV Charging
- Wheelchair Accessible
- Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Spa
- Bicycle Storage
- Gated
- Courtyard
- Dock
Policies & Fees
Source · Apartments.com · checked Sep 21, 2026
Source · Apartments.com · checked Sep 21, 2026
What's Around
Property City
Tempe
AZ
Nearby Schools
Public and charter schools whose attendance zones include this property.
Middle Schools (4)
Questions renters ask about this building
Is parking included in the rent?
No — the fee schedule lists parking separately at $75/mo.
Source · Apartments.com · checked Sep 21, 2026
Are pets allowed, and what do they cost?
The listing says cats are allowed with $45/mo rent; dogs are allowed with $45/mo rent.
Source · Apartments.com · checked Sep 21, 2026
What extra monthly fees should I budget for?
The listing totals $2/mo in required fees (pest control), before opt-ins like pet rent or parking.
Source · Apartments.com · checked Sep 21, 2026
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