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Living in Downtown Tempe

Downtown is the 5th most walkable neighborhood in Tempe with 6,473 residents.

Downtown has good public transportation and is a biker’s paradise.

Nearby neighborhoods: Mitchell Park East, Riverside, Mitchell Park West, Clark Park, Marilyn Ann, Broadmor and Sunset.

Nearby Downtown Apartments on Redfin

69 Walk Score of Downtown, Tempe, AZ

Downtown is Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot.

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Photo of Tempe Beach Park in Downtown, Tempe

Tempe Beach Park

Photo of Old Town Square in Downtown, Tempe

Old Town Square

Some errands can be accomplished on foot in Downtown Tempe.

Downtown is the 5th most walkable neighborhood in Tempe with a Walk Score of 69.

Find apartments in Tempe's most walkable neighborhoods: Mitchell Park East, University Heights and Riverside.

Downtown Tempe Apartments for Rent

Downtown Neighborhood Ranking

Compare Downtown to other Tempe neighborhoods.

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Population

3 Riverside 73 60 99 2,822
4 Hudson Manor 71 57 90 671
5 Downtown 69 64 96 6,473
6 Mitchell Park West 66 52 94 633
7 Meyer Park 66 49 84 1,968

Eating & Drinking

There are about 188 restaurants, bars and coffee shops in Downtown.

People in Downtown can walk to an average of 12 restaurants, bars and coffee shops in 5 minutes.

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thumbnail for Tempe Beach ParkBeautiful Tempe town lake is an oasis for the locals. Swimming, paddle boarding and fishing is popular. #riverside

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on Tempe Beach Park

64 Transit Score of Downtown, Tempe, AZ

Downtown has Good Transit

Many nearby public transportation options. Find Downtown Tempe apartments for rent on Redfin.

Public Transit Routes

Downtown has good public transportation and about 11 bus and 1 light rail lines passing through it.

Transit Time

The map above shows how far you can travel in 30 minutes from Downtown on public transit.

96 Bike Score of Downtown, Tempe, AZ

Downtown is a Biker’s Paradise

Daily errands can be accomplished on a bike.

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Photo of ASU Gammage in Downtown, Tempe

ASU Gammage

Photo of Mill Ave/Third Street Light Rail Station in Downtown, Tempe

Mill Ave/Third Street Light Rail Station

Photo of Birchett Park in Downtown, Tempe

Birchett Park

Photo of Sun Devil Stadium in Downtown, Tempe

Sun Devil Stadium

Photo of Desert Arboretum Park in Downtown, Tempe

Desert Arboretum Park

Photo of Library of Music in Downtown, Tempe

Library of Music

thumbnail for Old Town SquareAs the name implies this charming square has been around for awhile. A nice little area with benches to sit and chat #riverside

C.G.
on Old Town Square

Photo of Packard Stadium in Downtown, Tempe

Packard Stadium

Photo of W. P. Carey School of Business in Downtown, Tempe

W. P. Carey School of Business

Photo of Biodesign Institute, Arizona State University in Downtown, Tempe

Biodesign Institute, Arizona State University

Photo of Armstrong Hall in Downtown, Tempe

Armstrong Hall

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