Come Home to Our South Mountain Apartment Community

Located minutes away from a range of shopping, dining, and recreation options, our South Valley apartment homes offer a world of opportunity in the heart of South Tempe, AZ. Upgraded features like granite or quartz countertops, spacious walk-in closets, and wood-style flooring will make you proud to call any of our spacious studio and one, two, and three-bedroom apartments in Tempe home.

Convenience to the major employment hubs of Tempe and Phoenix makes your everyday commute a breeze. And when you’re considering your weekend (or weeknight) plans, you have plenty of options nearby. Head ... Read More

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South Mountain Apartment Pool with Heated Spa

Kitchen with Sleek Quartz Countertops at Our Apartments in Tempe

Two Resort-Style Pools with Heated Spas

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What We Offer

At Cortland, award-winning customer service is more than a promise – it's our passion. Our Maricopa County Apartment community prioritizes each resident, ensuring that hospitality here is more than just a standard – it’s what we do best. With attention to every detail and a commitment to providing next-level apartment living, we make it clear that our residents are our number one priority. Every moment you spend with us is an opportunity to show how much you matter. At Cortland South Mountain, we believe in creating a vibrant community. Join us for resident events, social gatherings, and community activities that make living here a unique experience. We also welcome your furry friends! Our pet-friendly community includes a designated bark park.

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I have lived in a lot of different apartment community's throughout my life and this is by far one of the best experiences I've ever had. The staff is incredibly helpful, the maintenance crew takes care of work orders in a timely ... READ MORE
Christopher James - June 30, 2026
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Five stars for the maintenance man, Ricky. Very helpful, knows what he’s doing and always comes around with a positive attitude. He is friendly and respectful! 10/10 glazing ricky :D
Trevor Herbert - June 29, 2026
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Ricky the maintenance guy was awesome !
DubThePlug - June 29, 2026
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This community has been a great place to live. It's convenient to shopping and major freeways. And the maintenance staff are always friendly and efficient. I had two separate issues this past week. Both of the maintenance staff ... READ MORE
Sasha F - June 27, 2026
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Leaving a 5 star review for Ricky from maintenance who fixed my door very quickly (took him about 3 mins) He was polite too
Alexia Carrera - June 25, 2026
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