Stacy is amazing !!
June 10, 2026 - Review from Apartments.com
The management and the leasing office is amazing and extremely helpful. Really looking forward to staying with Ascent on Spence.
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- 1–2 Bedrooms
- $1,279-$1,775 Pricing
- 635–890 Square Feet
Rent Specials
Zero Deposit Option Available!!!
About Ascent on Spence
Settle into the rhythm of Tempe living at Ascent on Spence Apartments, where comfort meets convenience in the heart of it all. Our apartments in Tempe place you steps from the best the city has to offer, including Mill Avenue's vibrant dining and nightlife, Tempe Marketplace for everyday essentials, and the natural beauty of Papago Park just down the road. Inside, resort-style amenities set the tone, from a sparkling pool and relaxing spa to a clubhouse built for both socializing and unwinding. Every corner of this community is designed for you to live fully, recharge completely, and thrive effortlessly.
Ascent on Spence is located in the Downtown Tempe Neighborhood and 85281 Zip code of Tempe, AZ. This community is professionally managed by Rincon Capital Advisors, LLC
Unique Features and Amenities
- Air Conditioner
- Bike Racks
- Carpeting
- Ceiling Fan
- Efficient Appliances
- Free Parking Available
- Located In A Neighborhood Community
- Located Near Downtown Tempe
- Minutes From Parque De Soza Park
- Near By Asu
- Near Skate Park
- Near Splash Park
- Open Green Spaces
- Package Lockers
- Pet Friendly; Dog Friendly
- Private Patio
- Walking Distance To Light Rail
- Zero Deposit Option Available
Property Contact Info
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- (623) 303-7720
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Office Hours
| Monday | 8:30 am–5:30 pm |
| Tuesday | 8:30 am–5:30 pm |
| Wednesday | 8:30 am–5:30 pm |
| Thursday | 8:30 am–5:30 pm |
| Friday | 8:30 am–5:30 pm |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
Floorplan Pricing and Availability
Ascent on Spence offers 1 to 2 Bedroom apartments starting from $1,279 and having 635–890 sq ft. Here is the current pricing and availability:
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Plan A
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2 Beds, 2 Baths, 880 sq ftAvailable Sep 8Cheapest 2 BedroomThis is the cheapest 2 Bedroom at this PropertyModel Gallery
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Price Availability Date Unit Sq Ft View Details $1,279 September 8, 2026 138 880 $1,279 September 11, 2026 122 880 $1,279 September 21, 2026 145 880 Model Amenities and Features
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- $1,279 - $1,683
Current Available Pricing
- $1,279
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- $1,279
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- $1,279 - $1,683
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- $1,279
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- $1,279 - $1,683
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- $1,279
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- $1,279 - $1,683
Apartment Model: Plan AFrom $1,2792 Bedroom, 2 Bath, 880 sq ftAvailable September 8, 2026![]()
Plan A - Floorplan Apartment Unit: 138Apartment Model: Plan A$1,2792 Bedroom, 2 Bath, 880 sq ftAvailable September 8, 2026Apartment Unit: 122Apartment Model: Plan A$1,2792 Bedroom, 2 Bath, 880 sq ftAvailable September 11, 2026Apartment Unit: 145Apartment Model: Plan A$1,2792 Bedroom, 2 Bath, 880 sq ftAvailable September 21, 2026Plan E
From $1,362
2 Beds, 2 Baths, 890 sq ftAvailable Sep 28Largest 2 BedroomThis is the largest 2 Bedroom at this PropertyModel Gallery
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Price Availability Date Unit Sq Ft $1,362 September 28, 2026 112 890 Unit 112 Amenities and Features
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- $1,362
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- $1,362 - $1,775
Apartment Model: Plan EFrom $1,3622 Bedroom, 2 Bath, 890 sq ftAvailable September 28, 2026![]()
Plan E - Floorplan Apartment Unit: 112Apartment Model: Plan E$1,3622 Bedroom, 2 Bath, 890 sq ftAvailable September 28, 2026Plan C
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Price shown is base rent. Excludes user-selected optional fees and variable or usage-based fees and required charges due at or prior to move-in or at move-out. View Fees and Policies for details. Price, availability, fees, and any applicable rent special are subject to change without notice.
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2BR, 2BA - 890SF
2BR, 2BA - 884SF
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Property Information
- 112 Units
- 3 Stories
- Built in 1986
Fees and Policies
The fees listed below are community-provided and may exclude utilities or add-ons. All payments are made directly to the property and are non-refundable unless otherwise specified. Use the Cost Calculator to determine costs based on your needs.
Required Fees
One-Time Basics
- Due at Application
- Application Fee Per ApplicantiCharged per applicant.$60.00
- Due at Move-In
- Administrative FeeiCharged per unit.$250.00
Other Fees and Policies
Pet Fees
- Cat
- Cat DepositiMax of 2. Charged Per Pet.$200.00
- Cat FeeiMax of 2. Charged Per Pet.$200.00
- Cat RentiCharged Per Pet.$40.00/mo
- Dog
- Dog DepositiMax of 2. Charged Per Pet.$200.00
- Dog FeeiMax of 2. Charged Per Pet.$200.00
- Dog RentiCharged Per Pet.$40.00/mo
Restrictions:
2 pets per home
100 lbs. Weight Limit
Restrictions:
2 pets per home
Comments:
Max of 2. Dogs Welcome! Breed restrictions apply.
Parking Info and Fees
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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.
Features and Amenities
On-Site Services
- Maintenance On Site
- Property Manager On Site
- Online Services
- Pet Play Area
- Recycling
- Renters Insurance Program
- Public Transportation
- Laundry Facilities
Community Features
- Clubhouse
- Walk Up
- Multi Use Room
- Lounge
Outdoor Features
- Grill
- Courtyard
- Sundeck
- Controlled Access
- Patio
Recreation and Fitness
- Hot Tub
- Fitness Center
- Spa
- Bicycle Storage
- Walking/Biking Trails
- Pool
Interior Features
- Balcony
- High Speed Internet Access
- Heating
- Ceiling Fans
- Cable Ready
- Air Conditioning
- Wheelchair Accessible
- Smoke Free
Kitchen Amenities
- Range
- Refrigerator
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Disposal
- Freezer
- Kitchen
- Oven
Living Area Features
- Linen Closet
- Window Coverings
- Vinyl Flooring
- Carpet
- Hardwood Floors
Student Features
- Individual Locking Bedrooms
- Walk To Campus
Map
1249 E Spence Ave, Tempe, AZ 85281
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Getting Around
50 / 100 Fairly walkable
60 / 100 Good public transit
60 / 100 Moderately bikeable
90 / 100 Exceptionally car friendly
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80 / 100 Restaurants
80 / 100 Cafes
80 / 100 Nightlife
60 / 100 Shopping
80 / 100 Parks
80 / 100 Noise Level
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Frequently Asked Questions about Ascent on Spence
Where is Ascent on Spence located?
Ascent on Spence is located at 1249 E Spence Ave near the Downtown Tempe area of Tempe, AZ
What is the current rent range at Ascent on Spence?
1 Bedroom to 2 Bedroom Apartments at Ascent on Spence currently range from $1,279 to $1,775
When is the leasing office open?
- The office Hours for Ascent on Spence are
- Monday 8:30 am–5:30 pm
- Tuesday 8:30 am–5:30 pm
- Wednesday 8:30 am–5:30 pm
- Thursday 8:30 am–5:30 pm
- Friday 8:30 am–5:30 pm
- Saturday Closed
- Sunday Closed
Are pets allowed?
Call us today to find out our pet policy and if we allow pets
Are there any rent specials?
The current rent special at Ascent on Spence is: Zero Deposit Option Available!!!.
Renters Reviews and Ratings
Stay away from the skating park side
January 14, 2022 - Review from Apartments.com
Horrible and constant noise from the nearby skating park! If you live here, stay away from the apartments on the park side!
This place is horrible
May 15, 2017 - Review from Apartments.com
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!
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A good place
August 18, 2015 - Review from Apartments.com
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.
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Nearby Schools
Connolly Middle School
Tempe School District
2002 East Concorda Drive
Public School - Grades 6-8 (922 Students)
In Attendance Zone3 minute drive / 1.1 miles away
McClintock High School
Tempe School District
1830 East Del Rio Drive
Public School - Grades 9-12 (1777 Students)
In Attendance Zone3 minute drive / 1.1 miles away
Curry Elementary School
Tempe School District
1974 East Meadow Drive
Public School - Grades K-5 (364 Students)
In Attendance Zone3 minute drive / 1.1 miles away
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Points of Interest
Time and distance from Ascent on Spence.
Big Box and Retail
Safeway
926 E Broadway Rd
1 minute drive / 0.31 miles away
Walgreens
2000 S Mill Ave
3 minute drive / 1.2 miles away
Target
1800 E Rio Salado Pky
4 minute drive / 1.6 miles away
Colleges and Universities
Arizona State University - The Sidney Poitier New American Film School
1001 S Forest Mall
3 minute drive / 1.12 miles away
Mesa Community College - Southern and Dobson Campus
1833 West Southern Avenue
6 minute drive / 3.21 miles away
Groceries
Safeway
926 E Broadway Rd
1 minute drive / 0.31 miles away
Winco Foods
1363 N Arizona Ave
11 minute drive / 5.21 miles away
Aldi
1225 N Arizona Ave
11 minute drive / 5.23 miles away
Hospitals
Military Bases
Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport Air Guard Station
11 minute drive / 5.31 miles away
Restaurants and Dining
Shopping Centers
Ascent on Spence has 5 shopping centers within 0.5 miles.
Transit Stations
Tempe Transportation Center-METRO Light Rail
4 minute drive / 1.44 miles away
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| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tempe Studio Apartments | $1,417 | $649 | $4,219 |
| Tempe 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,544 | $799 | $6,002 |
| Tempe 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,807 | $750 | $10,000+ |
| Tempe 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,424 | $801 | $10,000+ |
| Tempe 4 Bedroom Apartments | $5,434 | $676 | $10,000+ |
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