1873 E University Dr, Tempe, AZ 85281
What This Apartment Offers
If you have a dog, start here. Every home on this street sits behind its own block wall and its own metal gate, with a private planted yard on the other side of it.
Renovated in 2026. Two bedrooms, one bath, single-story, no shared entry.
THE YARD: fully enclosed by a new block-wall and a custom metal gate. Professional desert landscaping — Arizona Blonde granite, agave, and blooming
bougainvillea — plus patio lighting for evenings outside. A real outdoor room, not a slab.
INSIDE, EVERYTHING IS NEW: warm white shaker solid-wood cabinets, quartz Calacatta countertops with an undermount sink, tile backsplash. New tub with a 12x24" designer tile surround and Delta fixtures in gold trim, and a new vanity with cultured marble top. New dual-pane windows and 2" faux-wood blinds. Fresh 3-color designer paint, new 2-panel shaker doors with matte black hardware, ceiling fans, and all-new lighting.
LAUNDRY IN THE UNIT: your own washer and dryer. Every appliance included — refrigerator, range, dishwasher, microwave, washer and dryer.
PARKING & STORAGE: dedicated covered carport space and a private storage closet.
SINGLE-STORY: no stairs to your door, and nobody walking around above your ceiling.
PETS WELCOME — cats and dogs, large and small. Fenced and gated.
LOCATION: a quiet residential street minutes from Tempe Marketplace, Tempe Town Lake and Papago Park. Valley Metro light rail nearby for a direct ride into downtown Phoenix; Sky Harbor roughly 12 minutes. ASU close by. Loop 101 and 202 within easy reach.
TERMS: $1,500/month plus a $80 monthly water/sewer/trash charge. $500 security deposit, $50 application fee, no move-in fees. All-electric home — resident pays SRP electric; no gas bill. One month free with a 12-month lease.
Available now. Professionally managed by RandDLiving.
Unit 1
Apartment Features
- Air Conditioning
- Ceiling Fans
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Range
- Refrigerator
- Stainless Steel Appliances
1873 E University Dr Unit 1 is an apartment for rent in Tempe, AZ
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Tempe, AZ 85281
Area Scores
Walkability
Fairly walkable
Transit
Some public transit
Driveability
Exceptionally drivable
Bikeability
Moderately bikeable
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Soundscore™
Active
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Travel and Transit
Subway
3 min Drive
Subway
2 min Drive
Subway
3 min Drive
Subway
3 min Drive
Airport
13 min Drive
Airport
33 min Drive
Local Education
Colleges and Universities
| School | Commute Time (Distance) |
|---|---|
| Arizona State University | Drive: 5 min (2 mi) |
| Arizona State Univ., Tempe | Drive: 4 min (2.1 mi) |
| Mesa C.C., Southern and Dobson | Drive: 10 min (4.6 mi) |
| Alverno College | Drive: 10 min (5.1 mi) |
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Shopping Centers
Shoppers will appreciate 1873 E University Dr Unit 1 proximity to Fort Knox Plaza and University Plaza. Fort Knox Plaza is 0.2 miles away, and University Plaza is within a 5 minute walk.
Commuting
With a TransitScore of 50, 1873 E University Dr Unit 1 has some public transit, including 6 transit stops within 32 miles. Transit options include Mcclintock Dr/Apache Blvd and Smith-Martin/Apache Blvd.
Parks and Recreation
Recreational activities near 1873 E University Dr Unit 1 are plentiful. Discover 3 parks within 3.9 miles, including ASU Center for Meteorite Studies, Desert Arboretum Park, and Papago Park.
Airports
Living in Apache provides easy access to Phoenix Sky Harbor International, located just 12 minutes from 1873 E University Dr Unit 1. Another nearby airport is Phoenix-Mesa Gateway, located 21.7 miles away.
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