Vela Apartments (Vela at Tempe Town Lake)

"I loved living at VELA! The amenities are great, staff is great, and the location is amazing. The lake and park convenience makes it super easy to enjoy the outdoors. It’s right next to the interstate which is awesome for getting around. AND Hundred Mile Brewing Company is a super great place for food, drinks, and entertainment. Overall, 10/10!"

"I have lived at these apartment complex for two years now and have to say that the property manager and leasing staff are incredible. They are super communicative. They care about the property and everyone that lives here. The maintenance team are always on top of it. Amazing dog park and amenities. Truly this has been my favorite complex that I have lived at so far. Shout to to Eli, Erin, Lindsey Howie and the great team here."

"I've been living at Vela for almost two years now, and I can honestly say it's a great choice. If you're looking for a more quiet home that's centrally located, close to ASU, but still a bit away from the student hustle, Vela is the way to go. When I first moved in, there were a few hiccups with my apartment, but the management and maintenance team were excellent and quick in addressing them. Requests are always handled professionally and promptly, and always with a friendly touch. On top of that, the gym is well-equipped and the pool area is a nice spot to relax. Also, it is a pleasure to drop by at the lobby for a free coffee and be greeted with a smile :) Overall, I highly recommend Vela!"

"My partner and I stayed at an Airbnb apartment here. We got in around 3 am after driving 15 + hours. Unfortunately, we left a suitcase outside of the apartment in our sleepy state. When we woke up the next morning, the suitcase was gone. I went to the leasing office to see if they had security cameras. Well, turns out they have no security cameras in the elevator or hallways! How does a “luxury” apartment not have top security or cameras anywhere? Upon further reading of reviews, I realized this isn’t the first time people had complained about lack of security. If you want to feel safe, I would not recommend this place."

"Me and my boyfriend and 2 dogs just moved out after living at Vela for almost 4 years. Prior management was less than impressive but a couple months into our first lease there was a change in management and Lindsay immediately cleaned up shop and turned the place into somewhere we were proud to live. She practices genuine hospitality and care for her residents and instills such into all of the staff. Through Covid and the hardships it caused for two bartenders- Lindsay and Eli were graceful and caring. Doug, Howie, and Mark in maintenance became like neighbors we could count on to have our backs. Any issue with our unit was handled with care and urgency. Our dogs loved dragging us up to the office to grab a treat get loved on. We loved seeing staff members at community events and just working hard around the property. We would highly recommend living at Vela because of the staff, quality of the unit and amenities, and great central location."