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1212 E Spence Ave

1212 E Spence Ave, Tempe, AZ 85281

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  • Built in 1959
  • 10 units/1 story

About 1212 E Spence Ave Tempe, AZ 85281

Visit 1212 E Spence Ave in Tempe, AZ. You'll find this community in the Downtown Tempe area of Tempe. From amenities to availability, the leasing staff is available to help you find your perfect home. Start living the good life at 1212 E Spence Ave. Contact us or stop by the leasing office to learn more about our community.

1212 E Spence Ave is an apartment community located in Maricopa County and the 85281 ZIP Code. This area is served by the Tempe School District attendance zone.

Location
1212 E Spence Ave, Tempe,
AZ 85281
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Under 30 minutes

Commute Time is calculated at rush hour.
Neighborhood

Formerly known as the Mill Avenue District, Downtown Tempe serves as the central hub for Tempe shopping, dining, nightlife, and recreation. Built around Arizona State University, the area thrives by embracing the college culture and building a city ideal for home, work and play. Several large businesses offer jobs in Downtown Tempe and housing ranges from quaint historical homes to modern waterfront condos and apartments for rent that overlook Tempe Town Lake.

Located 19 miles from Downtown Phoenix and close to other large suburbs, Downtown Tempe provides an accessible location for community events for residents across the Phoenix metropolitan area. Events such as the Tempe Festival of the Arts draw in nearly 225,000 visitors over a three-day weekend.

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Average Prices by Area

Compare neighborhood and city base rent averages by bedroom.

Downtown Tempe Tempe, AZ
Studio $1,397 $1,341
1 Bedroom $1,599 $1,478
2 Bedrooms $1,862 $1,722
3 Bedrooms $3,197 $2,370

Below are rent ranges for similar nearby apartments

Beds Average Size Lowest Typical Premium
Studio Studio Studio 543-545 Sq Ft $750 $1,567 $5,388
1 Bed 1 Bed 1 Bed 713-715 Sq Ft $850 $1,730 $7,028
2 Beds 2 Beds 2 Beds 1015-1017 Sq Ft $950 $2,022 $6,087
3 Beds 3 Beds 3 Beds 1395-1403 Sq Ft $775 $2,756 $6,765
4 Beds 4 Beds 4 Beds 1624 Sq Ft $715 $1,948 $15,000
Education
Colleges & Universities Distance
Colleges & Universities Distance
Arizona State University
Drive: 5 min 1.6 mi
Arizona State Univ., Tempe
Drive: 5 min 1.6 mi
Mesa C.C., Southern and Dobson
Drive: 11 min 5.0 mi
Alverno College
Drive: 11 min 5.5 mi
1212 E Spence Ave is within 5 minutes or 1.6 miles from Arizona State Univ., Tempe. It is also near Arizona State University and Mesa C.C., Southern and Dobson.
Schools
Holdeman Elementary School
Public Elementary School
Grades PK-5
417 Students
Nearby
Grades 6-8
75 Students
Nearby
New School for the Arts
Public High School
Grades 9-12
173 Students
Nearby
The Aces-Tempe
Private Elementary, Middle & High School
Grades K-12
125 Students
Nearby
Grace Christian Academy
Private Elementary & Middle School
Grades PK-8
287 Students
Nearby
Our Lady Of Mount Carmel School
Private Elementary & Middle School
Grades K-8
415 Students
Nearby
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Transportation

Transportation options available in Tempe include Dorsey Ln/Apache Blvd, located 0.3 mile from 1212 E Spence Ave. 1212 E Spence Ave is near Phoenix Sky Harbor International, located 6.6 miles or 13 minutes away, and Phoenix-Mesa Gateway, located 22.2 miles or 33 minutes away.

Transit / Subway Distance
Transit / Subway Distance
Dorsey Ln/Apache Blvd
Walk: 6 min 0.3 mi
Rural/Apache
Walk: 8 min 0.5 mi
Paseo Del Saber/Apache
Walk: 12 min 0.7 mi
University Dr/Rural Rd
Walk: 14 min 0.7 mi
Mcclintock Dr/Apache Blvd
Walk: 15 min 0.8 mi
Commuter Rail Distance
Commuter Rail Distance
Maricopa
Drive: 40 min 28.5 mi
Airports Distance
Airports Distance
Phoenix Sky Harbor International
 Drive: 13 min 6.6 mi
Phoenix-Mesa Gateway
 Drive: 33 min 22.2 mi

Walkability Near 1212 E Spence Ave Tempe, AZ 85281

Getting Around
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
50 / 100
Good Public Transit
Transit
60 / 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
90 / 100
Moderately Bikeable
Bikeability
70 / 100

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Points of Interest

Time and distance from 1212 E Spence Ave.

Shopping Centers Distance
Shopping Centers Distance
Tempe Sun Stop Plaza
Walk: 4 min 0.2 mi
Apache-Dorsey Commercial Center
Walk: 6 min 0.4 mi
Lemon Terrace Center
Walk: 7 min 0.4 mi
1212 E Spence Ave has 3 shopping centers within 0.4 mile, which is about a 7-minute walk. The miles and minutes will be for the farthest away property.
Parks and Recreation Distance
Parks and Recreation Distance
ASU Center for Meteorite Studies
 Drive: 4 min 1.2 mi
Desert Arboretum Park
 Drive: 4 min 1.5 mi
Papago Park
 Drive: 9 min 3.5 mi
Phoenix Zoo
 Drive: 12 min 4.7 mi
Desert Botanical Garden
 Drive: 11 min 4.8 mi
1212 E Spence Ave has 5 parks within 4.8 miles, including ASU Center for Meteorite Studies, Desert Arboretum Park, and Papago Park.
Hospitals Distance
Hospitals Distance
Banner Desert Medical Center
Drive: 8 min 4.4 mi
Aurora Behavioral Healthcare - Tempe
Drive: 9 min 4.4 mi
Banner Behavioral Health Hospital
Drive: 11 min 5.5 mi
1212 E Spence Ave has 3 hospitals within 5.5 miles, the nearest is Banner Desert Medical Center which is 4.4 miles away and a 8 minute drive.
Military Bases Distance
Military Bases Distance
Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport Air Guard Station
Drive: 16 min 8.6 mi
Luke Air Force Base
Drive: 44 min 32.4 mi
Gila Bend Air Force Station
Drive: 109 min 87.3 mi
1212 E Spence Ave has 3 military bases within 87.3 miles, the nearest is Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport Air Guard Station which is 8.6 miles away and a 16 minute drive.
 
 
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Does 1212 E Spence Ave have in-unit laundry?

1212 E Spence Ave does not offer in-unit laundry or shared facilities. Please contact the property to learn about nearby laundry options.

What utilities are included in rent at 1212 E Spence Ave?

Utilities are not included in rent. Residents should plan to set up and pay for all services separately.

Is parking available at 1212 E Spence Ave?

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Is 1212 E Spence Ave pet-friendly?

1212 E Spence Ave does not allow pets, though service animals are always welcome in accordance with applicable laws.

Does 1212 E Spence Ave have move-in specials?

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Does 1212 E Spence Ave offer Matterport 3D tours?

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