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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Resident Clubhouse with a Party-Ready Kitchen and Fireplace at Our Apartments in Tempe

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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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We loved living at Cortland South Mountain! We decided to move out of state and were sad there were no Cortland properties in our new state. We would’ve resigned with Cortland South Mountain if we’d stayed in AZ! The ... READ MORE
Kendal Garcia - March 28, 2026
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I’ve lived there for 3 years and really liked the apartments and management. Great experience
Slava Teodorovich - January 12, 2026
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I like the property and the staff (the office and maintenance) are very helpful. Special thanks to Sara who has been super helpful.
Vincent Tereso - October 21, 2025
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