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- 1–2 Bedrooms
- $1,200-$1,535Pricing
- 635–890Square Feet
Rent Specials
Spooktacular Savings!!! First Full Month Free if Moved in by 10/31/2025!!!
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
- Package Lockers
Property Contact Info
Floorplan Pricing and Availability
Ascent on Spence offers 1 to 2 Bedroom apartments starting from $1,200 and having 635–890 sq ft. Here is the current pricing and availability:
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Plan B
From $1,200
1 Bed, 1 Bath, 635 sq ftAvailable NowModel Gallery
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Price Availability Date Unit Sq Ft View Details $1,256 Available Now 140 635 $1,256 Available Now 225 635 $1,256 Available Now 221 635 Model Amenities and Features
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- High Speed Internet Access
- Smoke Free
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Model Price Range
- $1,200 - $1,846
Current Available Pricing
- $1,256
Unit 140 Amenities and Features
Features
- High Speed Internet Access
- Smoke Free
Unit 140 Rent and Fees
Unit Price
- $1,256
Model Rent and Fees
Model Price Range
- $1,200 - $1,846
Unit 225 Amenities and Features
Features
- High Speed Internet Access
- Smoke Free
Unit 225 Rent and Fees
Unit Price
- $1,256
Model Rent and Fees
Model Price Range
- $1,200 - $1,846
Unit 221 Amenities and Features
Features
- High Speed Internet Access
- Smoke Free
Unit 221 Rent and Fees
Unit Price
- $1,256
Model Rent and Fees
Model Price Range
- $1,200 - $1,846
Apartment Model: Plan BFrom $1,2001 Bedroom, 1 Bath, 635 sq ftAvailable Now![]()
Plan B - Floorplan 1 Apartment Unit: 140Apartment Model: Plan B$1,2561 Bedroom, 1 Bath, 635 sq ftAvailable NowApartment Unit: 225Apartment Model: Plan B$1,2561 Bedroom, 1 Bath, 635 sq ftAvailable NowApartment Unit: 221Apartment Model: Plan B$1,2561 Bedroom, 1 Bath, 635 sq ftAvailable Now2 Bedrooms
Show Unavailable FloorplansPlan D
From $1,484
2 Beds, 2 Baths, 885 sq ftAvailable NowModel Gallery
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Price Availability Date Unit Sq Ft $1,484 Available Now 117 885 Unit 117 Amenities and Features
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- High Speed Internet Access
- Smoke Free
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- $1,484
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Model Price Range
- $1,484 - $1,824
Apartment Model: Plan DFrom $1,4842 Bedroom, 2 Bath, 885 sq ftAvailable Now![]()
Plan D - Floorplan 1 Apartment Unit: 117Apartment Model: Plan D$1,4842 Bedroom, 2 Bath, 885 sq ftAvailable NowPlan C
From $1,500
2 Beds, 2 Baths, 884 sq ftAvailable Oct 25Model Gallery
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Price Availability Date Unit Sq Ft View Details $1,535 October 25, 2025 214 884 $1,500 October 27, 2025 114 884 Model Amenities and Features
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- High Speed Internet Access
- Smoke Free
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Model Price Range
- $1,500 - $1,973
Current Available Pricing
- $1,500 - $1,535
Unit 214 Amenities and Features
Features
- High Speed Internet Access
- Smoke Free
Unit 214 Rent and Fees
Unit Price
- $1,535
Model Rent and Fees
Model Price Range
- $1,500 - $1,973
Unit 114 Amenities and Features
Features
- High Speed Internet Access
- Smoke Free
Unit 114 Rent and Fees
Unit Price
- $1,500
Model Rent and Fees
Model Price Range
- $1,500 - $1,973
Apartment Model: Plan CFrom $1,5002 Bedroom, 2 Bath, 884 sq ftAvailable October 25, 2025![]()
Plan C - Floorplan 1 Apartment Unit: 214Apartment Model: Plan C$1,5352 Bedroom, 2 Bath, 884 sq ftAvailable October 25, 2025Apartment Unit: 114Apartment Model: Plan C$1,5002 Bedroom, 2 Bath, 884 sq ftAvailable October 27, 2025Plan A
From $1,455
2 Beds, 2 Baths, 880 sq ftAvailable Oct 26Cheapest 2 BedroomThis is the cheapest 2 Bedroom at this PropertyModel Gallery
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Price Availability Date Unit Sq Ft $1,455 October 26, 2025 237 880 Unit 237 Amenities and Features
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- High Speed Internet Access
- Smoke Free
Unit 237 Rent and Fees
Unit Price
- $1,455
Model Rent and Fees
Model Price Range
- $1,455 - $1,887
Apartment Model: Plan AFrom $1,4552 Bedroom, 2 Bath, 880 sq ftAvailable October 26, 2025![]()
Plan A - Floorplan 1 Apartment Unit: 237Apartment Model: Plan A$1,4552 Bedroom, 2 Bath, 880 sq ftAvailable October 26, 2025Plan E
2 Beds, 2 Baths, 890 sq ftLargest 2 BedroomThis is the largest 2 Bedroom at this PropertyModel Gallery
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Availability Date Unit Sq Ft Call for Availability Plan E 890 sq ft Model Amenities and Features
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- High Speed Internet Access
- Smoke Free
Apartment Model: Plan ECall For Rates2 Bedroom, 2 Bath, 890 sq ftUnavailable![]()
Plan E - Floorplan 1
Price shown is base rent and may not include non-optional fees and utilities. 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
- 112 Units
- 3 Stories
- Built in 1986
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Fees and Policies
The fees below are based on community-supplied data and may exclude additional fees and utilities.
Required Fees
One-Time Move-In Fees
- Due at Move-In
- Administrative Fee$250
- Deposit1476.00
- Due at Application
- Application Fee Per Applicant$60
Other Fees
Pet Fees
- Cat Deposit$200
- Cat Fee$200
- Cat Rent$40/mo
- Dog Deposit$200
- Dog Fee$200
- Dog Rent$40/mo
- 2 Pet Limit
- 100 Lb Weight Limit
- 2 Pet Limit
Cat
Dog
Dogs
Dogs Welcome! Breed restrictions apply. | Restrictions: 2 pets per home
Cats
Cats Welcome! | Restrictions: 2 pets per home
Parking Info and Fees
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Features and Amenities
Unique Amenities
- Air Conditioner
- Bike Racks
- Carpeting
- Ceiling Fan
- Efficient Appliances
- Package Lockers
On-Site Services
- Maintenance On Site
- Property Manager On Site
- Laundry Facilities
Community Features
- Clubhouse
Outdoor Features
- Gated
Recreation and Fitness
- Fitness Center
- Spa
- Pool
Interior Features
- Ceiling Fans
- Cable Ready
- Air Conditioning
Kitchen Amenities
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Refrigerator
- Disposal
Living Area Features
- Window Coverings
Map
1249 E Spence Ave, Tempe, AZ 85281
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Hours and Contact Info
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Currently Closed
By Appointment
| 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 |
Getting Around
Walk Score®
67 / 100
Somewhat Walkable
Some errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
87 / 100
Very Bikeable
Biking is convenient for most trips
Transit Score®
62 / 100
Good Transit
Many nearby public transportation options
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- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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 $1,200 to $1,535
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: Spooktacular Savings!!! First Full Month Free if Moved in by 10/31/2025!!!.
Lifestyle Ratings
Learn more about Lifestyle SearchRenters Reviews and Ratings
Stay away from the skating park side
January 14, 2022Horrible 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, 2017I 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!Read MoreReview from Apartments.com
A good place
August 18, 2015I 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.Read MoreReview from Apartments.com
Nearby Schools
Connolly Middle School
Tempe
2002 East Concorda Drive
Public School - Grades 6-8 (984 Students)
In Attendance Zone3 minute drive / 1.1 miles away
Curry Elementary School
Tempe
1974 East Meadow Drive
Public School - Grades K-5 (464 Students)
In Attendance Zone3 minute drive / 1.1 miles away
McClintock High School
Tempe Union High
1830 East Del Rio Drive
Public School - Grades 9-12 (1949 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
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
Shopping Centers
Ascent on Spence has 5 shopping centers within 0.4 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 | $1,351 | $699 | $4,960 |
| Tempe 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,520 | $763 | $10,000+ |
| Tempe 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,797 | $899 | $10,000+ |
| Tempe 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,321 | $775 | $10,000+ |
| Tempe 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,867 | $680 | $10,000+ |
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