2 Bedroom
Starting at $1,299
2 Bedrooms • 1 Bath
| 1 available unit | Price | Sq ft | Available | Open unit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 | $1,299 | — | Oct 1 |
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$1,299/mo
601 W 5th St, Tempe, AZ, 85281West 5th currently lists 1 floor plan across 1 available unit, from two-bedroom, starting at $1,299/mo. 1 two-bedroom at $1,299/mo, earliest move-in Oct 1. Prices checked September 24, 2026.
Starting at $1,299
2 Bedrooms • 1 Bath
| 1 available unit | Price | Sq ft | Available | Open unit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 | $1,299 | — | Oct 1 |
Rent at West 5th is $1,299 per month. The security deposit is $1,000. The earliest listed move-in is Oct 1. Prices checked September 24, 2026.
Rent
$1,299/moSecurity deposit
$1,000Earliest move-in
Oct 1West 5th lists 17 amenities, including a gym, a pool, and parking.
24 Hour Gym
Air Conditioning
Bike Room
Bike Storage
Courtyard With Bbq
Covered Parking
Dishwasher
Garbage Disposal
Gated Community
Gym
Laundry Facility
Laundry Room
Pool
Refrigerator
Sewer
Stove
Trash
West 5th is at 601 W 5th St, Tempe, AZ, 85281.
601 W 5th St, Tempe, AZ, 85281
West 5th is in the Riverside neighborhood of Tempe.
Residents give West 5th a D+ grade (about 3.4 out of 5) from 40 reviews. West 5th offers a well-maintained, quiet residential experience in a convenient Tempe location near ASU and Mill Avenue, with responsive management and affordable pricing. Residents consistently praise the gated security, clean facilities, prompt maintenance response, and friendly staff.
West 5th offers a well-maintained, quiet residential experience in a convenient Tempe location near ASU and Mill Avenue, with responsive management and affordable pricing. Residents consistently praise the gated security, clean facilities, prompt maintenance response, and friendly staff. The property features functional amenities including a gym, pool, and laundry facilities, though some note the units are older with smaller kitchens. A small number of residents reported concerns about deposit handling and historical maintenance issues, but these represent a minority of feedback.
Management is consistently responsive, friendly, and accessible to residents, with staff readily addressing maintenance issues and tenant inquiries. Office staff are noted for being helpful, accommodating, and communicative throughout the leasing and residency process. The property maintains clear policies and procedures that contribute to a safe, clean, and quiet community environment.
The property offers an excellent location in downtown Tempe, within walking distance of Mill Avenue, Tempe Town Lake, ASU campus, and transit options including a nearby streetcar stop. Residents consistently praise the convenient access to restaurants, shops, and recreational areas while noting the neighborhood remains quiet and peaceful despite proximity to major attractions. Parking is readily available, and the location provides good value compared to other properties in the area.
Residents consistently praise the property's well-maintained amenities, including a functional gym, pool, laundry facilities, and courtyard spaces. Maintenance requests are handled promptly, and management is described as responsive and accessible. The location near ASU, Mill Avenue, and local attractions is frequently highlighted as a major advantage. Amenities are noted as clean and available without excessive crowding.
Maintenance requests are consistently addressed promptly, often completed the same day or within a reasonable timeframe. Residents report that management is responsive and accessible for repair issues, with staff following up on work orders reliably. The property maintains clean common facilities and amenities in good working condition.
Residents consistently report high-quality apartment finishes and prompt maintenance response. The property maintains good physical condition with well-maintained amenities, and management addresses repair requests quickly. Noise levels are low, and the complex offers good value relative to comparable properties in the area.
West 5th is walkable (grade C+), transit is some (grade D), and biking is very bikeable (grade A).
C+
Walkable
D
Some Transit
A
Very Bikeable
West 5th is an apartment.
Building
ApartmentMaricopa Co Head Start-Westside is 0.1 miles from West 5th. 10 schools are listed nearby.
| School | Type | Level | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
Maricopa Co Head Start-Westside Private · Preschool | Private | Preschool | 0.1 mi |
Bright Horizons Child Care Center-Mill Ave Private · Preschool | Private | Preschool | 0.4 mi |
Chase Back-Up Child Care Center Private · Preschool | Private | Preschool | 0.4 mi |
Scales Technology Academy Public · Elementary | Public | Elementary | 0.5 mi |
Congressional Pre-School & Child Care Center Private · Preschool | Private | Preschool | 0.6 mi |
My First Step Day Care Private · Preschool | Private | Preschool | 0.8 mi |
Infant Child Res Pgrm/Pre-School Private · Preschool | Private | Preschool | 0.9 mi |
Suriya Montessori Education Center Private · Elementary | Private | Elementary | 1.0 mi |
Banner Children's Academy Private · High | Private | High | 1.0 mi |
Tempe Adventist Christian School Private · Middle | Private | Middle | 1.0 mi |
West 5th is managed by ShowMeTheRent.com. Call (520) 866-0783x7 to tour or ask about availability.