New high-rise apartment complex in downtown Mesa opens

PHOENIX — Forge Tower, a new high-rise apartment complex in downtown Mesa, is now open and and leasing to the public.

The new apartment complex, located near Main Street and Country Club Drive, was built on the former site of Courtyard Towers, a retirement home community that was closed during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Real estate developer Soltrust took over ownership of the 13-story property in 2023 and renovated the building to include 176 units with several amenities, including a podcast studio, a workshop for digital creatives and co-working spaces.

“We tend to like projects with a challenge,” Managing Director Gary Blakeslee said in a Tuesday press release. “We saw the potential of this structure to add vibrancy to the downtown Mesa skyline. Our full renovation and incentives to draw the right audience to Forge Tower will make it the home of the creative community in Mesa.”

What other features are at the new apartment complex in downtown Mesa?

Forge Tower offers studio and one-to-two bedroom apartments, ranging from 386 to 627 square feet. Apartments include new cabinets, countertops, fixtures and appliances, including a washer and dryer in each apartment.

The new apartment complex will also offer several other amenities including a dog run, dog wash station, a fitness and wellness center, gated parking, pool and a indoor bike and scooter storage space.

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