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1249 E Spence Ave, Tempe, AZ 85281

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Ascent on Spence

1249 E Spence Ave
Tempe, AZ 85281
(623) 303-7720
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  • 1–2 Bedrooms
  • $1,088-$2,064Pricing
  • 635–890Square Feet

Rent Specials

It's Your Lucky Day!! Up to 8 Weeks Free on Selected Apartment Homes if Moved In by 03/20/2026!!

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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 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

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Floorplan Pricing and Availability

Ascent on Spence offers 1 to 2 Bedroom apartments starting from $1,088 and having 635–890 sq ft. Here is the current pricing and availability:

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  • 1 Bedroom

    Plan B

    From $1,088

    1 Bed, 1 Bath, 635 sq ft
    Available Now

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    Floorplans

    Availability Details

    PriceAvailability DateUnitSq FtDepositView Details
    $1,088Available Now220635$1,159
    $1,088Available Now136635$1,159
    $1,088Available Now227635$1,159

    Model Amenities and Features

    Features

    • High Speed Internet Access
    • Smoke Free

    Model Rent and Fees

    Model Price Range

    • $1,088 - $1,724

    Current Available Pricing

    • $1,088

    Unit 220 Amenities and Features

    Features

    • High Speed Internet Access
    • Smoke Free

    Unit 220 Rent and Fees

    Unit Price

    • $1,088
      • View Details and Rent Estimate

    Deposit

    • $1,159 deposit

    Model Rent and Fees

    Model Price Range

    • $1,088 - $1,724

    Unit 136 Amenities and Features

    Features

    • High Speed Internet Access
    • Smoke Free

    Unit 136 Rent and Fees

    Unit Price

    • $1,088
      • View Details and Rent Estimate

    Deposit

    • $1,159 deposit

    Model Rent and Fees

    Model Price Range

    • $1,088 - $1,724

    Unit 227 Amenities and Features

    Features

    • High Speed Internet Access
    • Smoke Free

    Unit 227 Rent and Fees

    Unit Price

    • $1,088
      • View Details and Rent Estimate

    Deposit

    • $1,159 deposit

    Model Rent and Fees

    Model Price Range

    • $1,088 - $1,724

  • 2 Bedrooms

    Plan C

    From $1,442

    2 Beds, 2 Baths, 884 sq ft
    Available Now

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    Floorplans

    Availability Details

    PriceAvailability DateUnitSq FtDepositView Details
    $1,442Available Now106884$1,505
    $1,495 May 11, 2026216884$1,505

    Model Amenities and Features

    Features

    • High Speed Internet Access
    • Smoke Free

    Model Rent and Fees

    Model Price Range

    • $1,442 - $1,969

    Current Available Pricing

    • $1,442 - $1,495

    Unit 106 Amenities and Features

    Features

    • High Speed Internet Access
    • Smoke Free

    Unit 106 Rent and Fees

    Unit Price

    • $1,442
      • View Details and Rent Estimate

    Deposit

    • $1,505 deposit

    Model Rent and Fees

    Model Price Range

    • $1,442 - $1,969

    Unit 216 Amenities and Features

    Features

    • High Speed Internet Access
    • Smoke Free

    Unit 216 Rent and Fees

    Unit Price

    • $1,495
      • View Details and Rent Estimate

    Deposit

    • $1,505 deposit

    Model Rent and Fees

    Model Price Range

    • $1,442 - $1,969

    Plan A

    From $1,407

    2 Beds, 2 Baths, 880 sq ft
    Available Mar 11
    Cheapest 2 BedroomThis is the cheapest 2 Bedroom at this Property

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    Floorplans

    Availability Details

    PriceAvailability DateUnitSq FtDepositView Details
    $1,407 March 11, 2026123880$1,476
    $1,407 March 11, 2026338880$1,476
    $1,458 April 7, 2026331880$1,476

    Model Amenities and Features

    Features

    • High Speed Internet Access
    • Smoke Free

    Model Rent and Fees

    Model Price Range

    • $1,407 - $1,926

    Current Available Pricing

    • $1,407 - $1,458

    Unit 123 Amenities and Features

    Features

    • High Speed Internet Access
    • Smoke Free

    Unit 123 Rent and Fees

    Unit Price

    • $1,407
      • View Details and Rent Estimate

    Deposit

    • $1,476 deposit

    Model Rent and Fees

    Model Price Range

    • $1,407 - $1,926

    Unit 338 Amenities and Features

    Features

    • High Speed Internet Access
    • Smoke Free

    Unit 338 Rent and Fees

    Unit Price

    • $1,407
      • View Details and Rent Estimate

    Deposit

    • $1,476 deposit

    Model Rent and Fees

    Model Price Range

    • $1,407 - $1,926

    Unit 331 Amenities and Features

    Features

    • High Speed Internet Access
    • Smoke Free

    Unit 331 Rent and Fees

    Unit Price

    • $1,458
      • View Details and Rent Estimate

    Deposit

    • $1,476 deposit

    Model Rent and Fees

    Model Price Range

    • $1,407 - $1,926

    Plan E

    From $1,574

    2 Beds, 2 Baths, 890 sq ft
    Available May 6
    Largest 2 BedroomThis is the largest 2 Bedroom at this Property

    Model Gallery

    Floorplans

    Availability Details

    PriceAvailability DateUnitSq FtDeposit
    $1,574 May 6, 2026211890$1,496

    Unit 211 Amenities and Features

    Features

    • High Speed Internet Access
    • Smoke Free

    Unit 211 Rent and Fees

    Unit Price

    • $1,574
      • View Details and Rent Estimate

    Deposit

    • $1,496 deposit

    Model Rent and Fees

    Model Price Range

    • $1,574 - $2,064

    Plan D

    2 Beds, 2 Baths, 885 sq ft
     

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    Floorplans

    Availability Details

    Availability DateUnitSq Ft
    Call for AvailabilityPlan D885 sq ft

    Model Amenities and Features

    Features

    • High Speed Internet Access
    • Smoke Free
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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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Property Information

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
Due at Move-In
Administrative FeeiCharged per unit.$250

Other Fees

Pet Fees

Cat

Cat DepositiCharged per Pet.$200
Cat FeeiCharged per Pet.$200
Cat RentiCharged Per Pet.$40/mo
Restrictions:

2 pets per home

Comments:

Cats Welcome!.

Dog

Dog DepositiCharged per Pet.$200
Dog FeeiCharged per Pet.$200
Dog RentiCharged Per Pet.$40/mo
100 lbs. Weight Limit
Restrictions:

2 pets per home

Comments:

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
  • Pet Play Area
  • Recycling
  • Renters Insurance Program
  • Online Services
  • Public Transportation
  • Laundry Facilities

Community Features

  • Multi Use Room
  • Lounge
  • Clubhouse
  • Walk Up

Outdoor Features

  • Grill
  • Courtyard
  • Sundeck
  • Controlled Access
  • Patio

Recreation and Fitness

  • Hot Tub
  • Fitness Center
  • Spa
  • Walking/Biking Trails
  • Bicycle Storage
  • Pool

Interior Features

  • Balcony
  • Heating
  • Ceiling Fans
  • High Speed Internet Access
  • Cable Ready
  • Air Conditioning
  • Wheelchair Accessible
  • Smoke Free

Kitchen Amenities

  • Range
  • Refrigerator
  • Disposal
  • Freezer
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher

Living Area Features

  • Linen Closet
  • Window Coverings
  • Carpet
  • Vinyl Flooring
  • Hardwood Floors

Student Features

  • Individual Locking Bedrooms
  • Walk To Campus
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1249 E Spence Ave, Tempe, AZ 85281
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(623) 303-7720
Monday8:30 am–5:30 pm
Tuesday8:30 am–5:30 pm
Wednesday8:30 am–5:30 pm
Thursday8:30 am–5:30 pm
Friday8:30 am–5:30 pm
SaturdayClosed
SundayClosed
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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 $1,088 to $1,574

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: It's Your Lucky Day!! Up to 8 Weeks Free on Selected Apartment Homes if Moved In by 03/20/2026!!.

Lifestyle Ratings

  • Affordability Good Value3.6

    The Ascent on Spence Apartments are 30.75% cheaper than the average apartment in the Downtown Tempe area, and 26.7% cheaper than the average apartment city-wide.

    Rent Comparison to the Downtown Tempe Neighborhood

    FloorplanLowest Price HereNeighborhood Avg RentNbhd Avg RentCost Difference%
    1 Bedroom$1,088$1,644-$556-33.8%
    2 Bedroom$1,407$1,945-$538-27.7%

    Rent Comparison to the city of Tempe

    FloorplanLowest Price HereCity Average RentCost Difference%
    1 Bedroom$1,088$1,561-$473-30.3%
    2 Bedroom$1,407$1,829-$422-23.1%

    Methodology: On 03/06/2026, ApartmentHomeLiving.com compared current rents by floorplan to 850 other apartment communities in the immediate area around Ascent on Spence (Downtown Tempe), and 1434 other apartment communities in Tempe using today’s up-to-date pricing using the sum/count averaging formula. This data will be updated in real-time as prices fluctuate.

    Rent Pricing Data as of 03/06/2026

  • Active Lifestyle 3.0

    From fitness centers to pools to putting greens, Active Lifestyle apartments feature local listings with the most amenities that support an always active lifestyle.

    Rating Factors

    This 3.0-star Active Lifestyle rating is based on the following features:

    • Walking/Biking Trails
    • Bicycle Storage
    • Swimming Pool(s)
    • Fitness Center
    • Pet Play Area
    • Whirlpool/Spa/Sauna
    • Patios

  • Outdoors 3.0

    The Outdoors rating shows the apartment listings on ApartmentHomeLiving.com with the top amenities and features for renters who love the outdoor lifestyle.

    Rating Factors

    This 3.0-star Outdoors rating is based on the following features:

    • Walking/Biking Trails
    • Balconies
    • Patios
    • Pet Play Area
    • Bicycle Storage
    • Grill(s)
    • Courtyard
    • Sundeck(s)
    • Whirlpool/Spa/Sauna
    • Swimming Pool(s)
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Renters Reviews and Ratings

3.9
3 Renters Reviews
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  • Stay away from the skating park side

    January 14, 2022
    Horrible and constant noise from the nearby skating park! If you live here, stay away from the apartments on the park side!
    Review from Apartments.com

  • This place is horrible

    May 15, 2017
    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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    Review from Apartments.com

  • A good place

    August 18, 2015
    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
2002 East Concorda Drive
Public School - Grades 6-8 (922 Students)
In Attendance Zone3 minute drive / 1.1 miles away
3/10

Curry Elementary School

Tempe
1974 East Meadow Drive
Public School - Grades K-5 (364 Students)
In Attendance Zone3 minute drive / 1.1 miles away
4/10

McClintock High School

Tempe Union High
1830 East Del Rio Drive
Public School - Grades 9-12 (1777 Students)
In Attendance Zone3 minute drive / 1.1 miles away
8/10
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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 - Tempe Campus

1151 South Forest Avenue
3 minute drive / 1.11 miles away

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

Banner Desert Medical Center

1400 South Dobson Road
6 minute drive / 2.93 miles away

Aurora Behavioral Healthcare - Tempe

6350 South Maple Avenue
7 minute drive / 3.31 miles away

Banner Behavioral Health Hospital

7575 East Earll Drive
10 minute drive / 5.11 miles away

Military Bases

Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport Air Guard Station

11 minute drive / 5.31 miles away

Restaurants and Dining

P.F. Chang's

740 South Mill Ave.
4 minute drive / 1.45 miles away

Bill Johnson's Big Apple

3757 E. Van Buren St
11 minute drive / 5.45 miles away

Vincent's on Camelback

3930 E. Camelback Rd.
17 minute drive / 8.2 miles away

Shopping Centers

Safeway Center

926 E Broadway Rd
1 minute drive / 0.31 miles away

Tempe Sun Stop Plaza

1212 E Apache Blvd
1 minute drive / 0.37 miles away

Broadway Marketplace

911-937 E Broadway Rd
1 minute drive / 0.39 miles away

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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Rental Price Ranges in the Area

BedroomAverage RentCheapest RentHighest Rent
Tempe Studio Apartments $1,418$550$3,855
Tempe 1 Bedroom Apartments $1,561$795$10,000+
Tempe 2 Bedroom Apartments $1,829$899$10,000+
Tempe 3 Bedroom Apartments $2,552$830$10,000+
Tempe 4 Bedroom Apartments $1,780$750$10,000+

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