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{"id":16,"date":"2026-04-03T00:30:00","date_gmt":"2026-04-03T00:30:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.sofiatempe.com\/blog\/?p=16"},"modified":"2026-04-03T06:45:35","modified_gmt":"2026-04-03T06:45:35","slug":"sofia-apartments-vs-villagio-furnished","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.sofiatempe.com\/blog\/2026\/04\/03\/sofia-apartments-vs-villagio-furnished\/","title":{"rendered":"Sofia Apartments vs Villagio Furnished"},"content":{"rendered":"

Sofia Apartments vs Villagio Furnished: Pet-Friendly Tempe Apartments Compared<\/h1>\n

Looking for a pet-friendly apartment on Baseline Road in Tempe? Sofia Apartments and Villagio Furnished Suites both sit along the Baseline corridor — but they serve very different lifestyles. Sofia offers traditional unfurnished apartments with zero pet rent and lower monthly costs. Villagio provides fully furnished suites with WiFi and in-unit washer\/dryers at a premium. This side-by-side comparison breaks down pricing, amenities, floor plans and pet policies so you can pick the right fit.<\/p>\n

Quick Comparison: Sofia Apartments vs Villagio Furnished<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Feature<\/th>\nSofia Apartments<\/th>\nVillagio Furnished Suites<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
Address<\/td>\n208 E Baseline Rd, Tempe AZ<\/td>\n1133 W Baseline Rd, Tempe AZ<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Unit Types<\/td>\n1 & 2 Bedroom<\/td>\n1, 2 & 3 Bedroom<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Starting Rent<\/td>\n$1,099\/mo<\/strong><\/td>\n$1,304\/mo<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Size (sq ft)<\/td>\n710 – 890<\/td>\n720 – 1,294<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Total Units<\/td>\n~80<\/td>\nMedium<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Pool<\/td>\nPool + Spa<\/strong><\/td>\nResort-style pool<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Fitness Center<\/td>\nYes<\/td>\nState-of-the-art with TVs, weights, classes<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Dog Park<\/td>\nNo<\/td>\nLarge pet park<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Playground<\/td>\nNo<\/td>\nKids park<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Gated Community<\/td>\nNo<\/td>\nYes<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
In-Unit W\/D<\/td>\nSelect units<\/td>\nAll units<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Free WiFi<\/td>\nNo<\/td>\nIncluded<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Night Patrol<\/td>\nNo<\/td>\nNightly<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Pet Policy<\/td>\n25 lbs limit — $0\/mo pet rent<\/strong><\/td>\nYes — breed restrictions apply<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Move-In Specials<\/td>\nWaived app fee + $99 deposit + up to 1 month free<\/td>\nUp to 1 month free<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

Floor Plans & Pricing<\/h2>\n

Sofia Apartments Floor Plans<\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Floor Plan<\/th>\nBed\/Bath<\/th>\nSq Ft<\/th>\nRent<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
Athena<\/td>\n1 BR \/ 1 BA<\/td>\n710<\/td>\n$1,299<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Bronte<\/td>\n2 BR \/ 1 BA<\/td>\n820<\/td>\n$1,299<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Calla<\/td>\n2 BR \/ 2 BA<\/td>\n890<\/td>\n$1,299 – $1,399<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

Villagio Furnished Suites Floor Plans<\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Type<\/th>\nSq Ft<\/th>\nRent<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
1 Bedroom<\/td>\n720+<\/td>\n$1,304<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
2 Bedroom<\/td>\n~900<\/td>\n~$1,600<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3 Bedroom<\/td>\nUp to 1,294<\/td>\n$2,100<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

Key Insight:<\/strong> A Sofia 2-bedroom is roughly $300\/month less than a comparable Villagio 2-bedroom — that’s $3,600\/year in savings<\/strong>. Villagio charges more because units come fully furnished with WiFi and in-unit washer\/dryers included.<\/p>\n

Amenities Breakdown<\/h2>\n

Sofia Apartments Amenities<\/h3>\n