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Monthly Rent
$1,120 - $1,883
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Bedrooms
1 - 2 bd
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Bathrooms
1 - 2 ba
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Square Feet
635 - 890 sq ft
Settle into the rhythm of student life at Ascent on Spence Apartments, where comfort meets convenience in the heart of Tempe. These student apartments in Tempe place you just steps from Arizona State University, with easy access to local hotspots like Mill Avenue, Tempe Marketplace, and Papago Park. Inside, youll find inviting community perksfrom a resort-style pool and relaxing spa to a clubhouse built for both connection and quiet study. Around every corner, theres room to live, recharge, and thrive.
Highlights
- Walk To Campus
- Pool
- Spa
- Pet Play Area
- Controlled Access
- Individual Locking Bedrooms
- Walking/Biking Trails
- Sundeck
- Dog Park
Pricing & Floor Plans
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Unit 233price $1,120square feet 635availibility Now
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Unit 225price $1,120square feet 635availibility Now
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Unit 221price $1,120square feet 635availibility Now
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Unit 237price $1,397square feet 880availibility Now
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Unit 338price $1,447square feet 880availibility Feb 6, 2026
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Unit 117price $1,453square feet 885availibility Now
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Unit 214price $1,416square feet 884availibility Dec 22
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Unit 233price $1,120square feet 635availibility Now
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Unit 225price $1,120square feet 635availibility Now
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Unit 221price $1,120square feet 635availibility Now
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Unit 237price $1,397square feet 880availibility Now
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Unit 338price $1,447square feet 880availibility Feb 6, 2026
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Unit 117price $1,453square feet 885availibility Now
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Unit 214price $1,416square feet 884availibility Dec 22
Fees and Policies
The fees below are based on community-supplied data and may exclude additional fees and utilities. Use the Cost Calculator to add these fees to the base price.
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One-Time Basics
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Due at Application
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Application Fee Per ApplicantCharged per applicant.$60
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Due at Move-In
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Administrative FeeCharged per unit.$250
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Due at Application
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Dogs
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Dog DepositCharged per pet.$200
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Dog FeeCharged per pet.$200
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Dog RentCharged per pet.$40 / mo
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Cats
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Cat DepositCharged per pet.$200
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Cat FeeCharged per pet.$200
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Cat RentCharged per pet.$40 / mo
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Property Fee Disclaimer: Based on community-supplied data and independent market research. Subject to change without notice. May exclude fees for mandatory or optional services and usage-based utilities.
Details
Property Information
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Built in 1986
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112 units/3 stories
Specialty Housing Details
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This property is intended and operated for occupancy by students, faculty and staff in higher education, but applications from individuals not involved in higher education may be accepted.
About Ascent on Spence
Settle into the rhythm of student life at Ascent on Spence Apartments, where comfort meets convenience in the heart of Tempe. These student apartments in Tempe place you just steps from Arizona State University, with easy access to local hotspots like Mill Avenue, Tempe Marketplace, and Papago Park. Inside, youll find inviting community perksfrom a resort-style pool and relaxing spa to a clubhouse built for both connection and quiet study. Around every corner, theres room to live, recharge, and thrive.
Ascent on Spence is an apartment community located in Maricopa County and the 85281 ZIP Code. This area is served by the Tempe attendance zone.
Unique Features
- Carpeting
- Located In A Neighborhood Community
- Walking Distance To Light Rail
- Pet Friendly; Dog Friendly
- Air Conditioner
- Package Lockers
- Efficient Appliances
- Located Near Downtown Tempe
- Minutes From Parque De Soza Park
- Near Skate Park
- Near Splash Park
- Bike Racks
- Near By Asu
- Open Green Spaces
- Ceiling Fan
- Free Parking Available
- Private Patio
Community Amenities
Pool
Fitness Center
Laundry Facilities
Clubhouse
Controlled Access
Recycling
Grill
Gated
Property Services
- Laundry Facilities
- Controlled Access
- Maintenance on site
- Property Manager on Site
- Recycling
- Renters Insurance Program
- Online Services
- Pet Play Area
- Public Transportation
- Wheelchair Accessible
Shared Community
- Clubhouse
- Lounge
- Multi Use Room
- Walk-Up
Fitness & Recreation
- Fitness Center
- Hot Tub
- Spa
- Pool
- Bicycle Storage
- Walking/Biking Trails
Outdoor Features
- Gated
- Sundeck
- Courtyard
- Grill
- Dog Park
Student Features
- Individual Locking Bedrooms
- Walk To Campus
Apartment Features
Air Conditioning
Dishwasher
High Speed Internet Access
Hardwood Floors
Microwave
Refrigerator
Disposal
Freezer
Indoor Features
- High Speed Internet Access
- Air Conditioning
- Heating
- Ceiling Fans
- Smoke Free
- Cable Ready
Kitchen Features & Appliances
- Dishwasher
- Disposal
- Kitchen
- Microwave
- Oven
- Range
- Refrigerator
- Freezer
Model Details
- Hardwood Floors
- Carpet
- Vinyl Flooring
- Linen Closet
- Window Coverings
- Balcony
- Patio
- Laundry Facilities
- Controlled Access
- Maintenance on site
- Property Manager on Site
- Recycling
- Renters Insurance Program
- Online Services
- Pet Play Area
- Public Transportation
- Wheelchair Accessible
- Clubhouse
- Lounge
- Multi Use Room
- Walk-Up
- Gated
- Sundeck
- Courtyard
- Grill
- Dog Park
- Fitness Center
- Hot Tub
- Spa
- Pool
- Bicycle Storage
- Walking/Biking Trails
- Individual Locking Bedrooms
- Walk To Campus
- Carpeting
- Located In A Neighborhood Community
- Walking Distance To Light Rail
- Pet Friendly; Dog Friendly
- Air Conditioner
- Package Lockers
- Efficient Appliances
- Located Near Downtown Tempe
- Minutes From Parque De Soza Park
- Near Skate Park
- Near Splash Park
- Bike Racks
- Near By Asu
- Open Green Spaces
- Ceiling Fan
- Free Parking Available
- Private Patio
- High Speed Internet Access
- Air Conditioning
- Heating
- Ceiling Fans
- Smoke Free
- Cable Ready
- Dishwasher
- Disposal
- Kitchen
- Microwave
- Oven
- Range
- Refrigerator
- Freezer
- Hardwood Floors
- Carpet
- Vinyl Flooring
- Linen Closet
- Window Coverings
- Balcony
- Patio
| Monday | 8:30am - 5:30pm |
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| Tuesday | 8:30am - 5:30pm |
| Wednesday | 8:30am - 5:30pm |
| Thursday | 8:30am - 5:30pm |
| Friday | 8:30am - 5:30pm |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
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.
Learn more about living in Downtown Tempe| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
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| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 6 min | 1.8 mi | |
| Drive: | 6 min | 1.8 mi | |
| Drive: | 11 min | 5.0 mi | |
| Drive: | 11 min | 5.6 mi |
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Transportation options available in Tempe include Dorsey Ln/Apache Blvd, located 0.4 mile from Ascent on Spence. Ascent on Spence is near Phoenix Sky Harbor International, located 6.8 miles or 14 minutes away, and Phoenix-Mesa Gateway, located 22.2 miles or 34 minutes away.
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Walk: | 7 min | 0.4 mi |
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Walk: | 12 min | 0.7 mi |
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Walk: | 16 min | 0.8 mi |
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Walk: | 17 min | 0.9 mi |
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Drive: | 4 min | 1.2 mi |
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Drive: | 41 min | 28.7 mi |
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Phoenix Sky Harbor International
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Drive: | 14 min | 6.8 mi |
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Phoenix-Mesa Gateway
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Drive: | 34 min | 22.2 mi |
Time and distance from Ascent on Spence.
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| Shopping Centers | Distance | ||
| Walk: | 8 min | 0.5 mi | |
| Walk: | 9 min | 0.5 mi | |
| Walk: | 11 min | 0.6 mi |
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ASU Center for Meteorite Studies
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Drive: | 5 min | 1.4 mi |
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Desert Arboretum Park
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Drive: | 5 min | 1.7 mi |
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Papago Park
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Drive: | 10 min | 3.7 mi |
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Phoenix Zoo
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Drive: | 13 min | 4.9 mi |
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Desert Botanical Garden
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Drive: | 12 min | 5.0 mi |
| Hospitals | Distance | ||
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| Hospitals | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 9 min | 4.4 mi | |
| Drive: | 10 min | 4.6 mi | |
| Drive: | 12 min | 5.7 mi |
| Military Bases | Distance | ||
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| Military Bases | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 17 min | 8.8 mi | |
| Drive: | 45 min | 32.6 mi | |
| Drive: | 110 min | 87.5 mi |
Property Ratings at Ascent on Spence
Horrible and constant noise from the nearby skating park! If you live here, stay away from the apartments on the park side!
I lived here for one year and will most definitely not be renewing my lease. The management staff is impolite and threatens to fine you for any little thing they can. The maintenance staff takes days to respond to simple work orders, which you may in fact be charged for (although these apartments are cheaply designed in the first place). The pool is locked half the time when it shouldn't be, (yet theres somehow always somebody there to kick you by 11pm when it closes). The application process is extremely tideous compared to every other place I have lived. And if you like to sleep on Tuesdays, there is an EXCELLENT gardening team that mows the grass from about 8am til 1pm or later. They do a fantastic job of going back and forth over the same half dead grass repeatedly every week, seems really necessary to mow grass that often in Arizona am I right? Basically, DO NOT LIVE HERE!
I lived at Rancho Las Palmas for over 5 years. This is my review: It isn't a nice place. I chose to live there and I liked living there but the apartments themselves aren't nice. You can make them nice and decorate to have a nice place but the materials are, like many apartment complexes, cheap. The front office staff is friendly and attentive. Maintenance issues are handled promptly. The primary pool and spa are well maintained. The laundry room works well. The property is clean and well maintained. Although the neighborhood may not be the best I never had issues regarding my personal safety or had concerns that my property would be vandalized or stolen. Disclaimer: I kept my bicycle in my apartment. Bikes get stolen all the time in Tempe. AC works fine. Ambience: I think that this apartment complex is quiet. Not too many parties. It is located directly next to a train track with freight trains that roll by daily. It will shake the apartment. No big deal. Issues: Cockroaches. When you see these, let the front office know and they'll schedule a pest control treatment. Stove. In my unite, the exhaust vent to the stove blows directly into your face. Recommendation: If you don't care about living in a nice place then I would recommend that you consider making this your home because I liked living there.
Ascent on Spence Photos
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Ascent on Spence
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Models
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1BR/1BA
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1 Bedroom
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2 Bedrooms
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2 Bedrooms
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2 Bedrooms
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2 Bedrooms
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While Ascent on Spence does not provide in‑unit laundry, on‑site laundry facilities are available for shared resident use.
Utilities are not included in rent. Residents should plan to set up and pay for all services separately.
Ascent on Spence has one to two-bedrooms with rent ranges from $1,120/mo. to $1,883/mo.
Yes, Ascent on Spence welcomes pets. Breed restrictions, weight limits, and additional fees may apply. View this property's pet policy.
A good rule of thumb is to spend no more than 30% of your gross income on rent. Based on the lowest available rent of $1,120 for a one-bedroom, you would need to earn about $40,000 per year to qualify. Want to double-check your budget? Try our Rent Affordability Calculator to see how much rent fits your income and lifestyle.
Ascent on Spence is offering Specials for eligible applicants, with rental rates starting at $1,120.
While Ascent on Spence does not offer Matterport 3D tours, renters can request a tour directly through our online platform.
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1249 E Spence Ave
Tempe, AZ 85281