Culdesac Tempe

Life at your front door

The first car-free neighborhood built from scratch in the United States.

2025 E Apache, Tempe, AZ

Seventeen acres of walkable homes, vibrant retail, and beautiful open space. On a light rail station, next to downtown. A community unlike any other.

Welcome to the neighborhood

Top: Pickers Playground vintage clothing market at Little Cholla market. Bottom: Walking a bike with flowers and produce hanging in a bag.
View of other buildings from second floor walkway
Top: Two people relaxing on an apartment balcony. Bottom: View from Cocina Chiwas of the light rail passing by.
Food and drinks on a table at Cocina Chiwas

People-centered open space

Stroll along two miles of peaceful paseos, nestled between nearly 100 human-scale buildings. Over 55% of the neighborhood is open space. Enjoy abundant landscaping & shade, and zero asphalt. Host al fresco dinner for friends in an intimate courtyard.

Retail, right outside

Walk to the grocery store without crossing a street. Enjoy award-winning coffee, food, and other retail so close you can be there and back in five, no driving required.

Restaurant & Bar
Grocery Store

Amenities designed for your daily routine

Focus on your next project at our Cowork building, stop by the dog park, and take a fitness class at the on-site gym.

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All the ways
you want to get around

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. And the on-site ebike shop is there to take care of you.

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

Culdesac residents get an exclusive 15% discount on all Lyft trips. Or 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 $5/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.

Top: Papago Park. Bottom: People hiking on a trail.
Palm Walk at Arizona State University
Top: Tempe City Hall. Bottom: Tempe Town Lake's south shore at nighttime reflected on the water.
Cactus plant

Be there in ten

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

 
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Fountain and shops at Tempe Marketplace

Tempe Marketplace

10 minutes by bike

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

 
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Explore more

Places to visit when you're ready to check out the Phoenix Metro.

 
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Cacti at the Desert Botanical Garden

Desert Botanical Garden

35 minutes by bike

Over 50,000 desert plants, and guided tours and events throughout the year.

 
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What's in the neighborhood

Residential

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

Retail

  • Cocina Chiwas

    Restaurant with wood-fired oven and cocktails

  • Street Corner Urban Market

    Grocery store

  • Coffee shop
  • Archers bikes

    Full-service ebike shop

  • Workspace by Culdesac

    Coworking

  • Little Cholla

    Weekly night market & event space

Hospitality, work spaces, and storage

  • Furnished extended-stay rentals
  • Short term rentals
  • Private guest suites
  • Coworking and conference rooms
  • Private offices
  • Micro-retail units
  • Private ebike garages
  • Self-storage units

Amenities & open space

  • Two-story fitness center
  • 2 miles of walking & cycling paths
  • 50+ shared courtyards with BBQs & fountains
  • Abundant public art, murals, and sculptures
  • 55% of site is open space — zero asphalt on site
  • Dog park & main park
  • Refrigerated grocery delivery room
  • Neighborhood-wide indoor/outdoor 1GB wifi
  • Central plaza event space
  • Community garden
  • Pool & hot tub

Transportation

  • On-site light rail station and complimentary unlimited transit pass
  • Full-service on-site ebike shop
  • Biking classes, events, and 1-1 support from on-site team
  • Bike repair stations
  • Secure bike storage rooms & private ebike garages
  • 15% discount on Lyft rides for Culdesac residents
  • 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.

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