1/15/22
Stay away from the skating park side
Horrible and constant noise from the nearby skating park! If you live here, stay away from the apartments on the park side!
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Ascent on Spence
1249 E Spence Ave, Tempe, AZ 85281
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| Monthly Rent | Bedrooms | Bathrooms | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $1,000 - $1,756 | 1 - 2 Beds | 1 - 2 | 1 - 2 Baths | 1 - 2 | 635 - 890 sq. ft. |
| View Fees and Policies |
Pricing and Floor Plans
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Plan B
$1,000 - $1,671
1 Bed, 1 Bath
, 635 Sq. Ft.
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May. 19
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336
$1,000
635 Sq. Ft.
5/19/26
240
$1,032
635 Sq. Ft.
5/22/26
Plan A
$1,208 - $1,678
2 Beds, 2 Baths
, 880 Sq. Ft.
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Plan E
$1,336 - $1,756
2 Beds, 2 Baths
, 890 Sq. Ft.
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May. 21
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$1,336
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219
$1,336
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Plan D
$1,316 - $1,668
2 Beds, 2 Baths
, 885 Sq. Ft.
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Plan C
$1,286 - $1,634
2 Beds, 2 Baths
, 884 Sq. Ft.
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$1,286
884 Sq. Ft.
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Details
Property Information
- Built in 1986
- 112 units / 3 stories
Fees and Policies
The fees below are based on community-supplied data and may exclude additional fees and utilities.
One-Time Basics
Due at Application
- Application Fee Per Applicant$60
Due at Move-In
- Administrative Fee$250
- Covered
Dogs
- Dog Deposit$200
- Dog Fee$200
- Dog Rent$40 / mo
Cats
- Cat Deposit$200
- Cat Fee$200
- Cat Rent$40 / mo
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.
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Property Highlights
- 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 Community
Apartment Features
- Air Conditioning
- Balcony
- Cable Ready
- Carpet
- Ceiling Fans
- Dishwasher
- Disposal
- Freezer
- Hardwood Floors
- Heating
- High Speed Internet Access
- Kitchen
- Linen Closet
- Microwave
- Oven
- Patio
- Range
- Refrigerator
- Smoke Free
- Vinyl Flooring
- Window Coverings
Community Features
- Bicycle Storage
- Clubhouse
- Controlled Access
- Courtyard
- Dog Park
- Fitness Center
- Gated
- Grill
- Hot Tub
- Individual Locking Bedrooms
- Laundry Facilities
- Lounge
- Maintenance on site
- Multi Use Room
- Online Services
- Pet Play Area
- Pool
- Property Manager on Site
- Public Transportation
- Recycling
- Renters Insurance Program
- Spa
- Sundeck
- Walk To Campus
- Walk-Up
- Walking/Biking Trails
- Wheelchair Accessible
Area Scores
Walkability
Fairly walkable50 / 100
Transit
Good public transit60 / 100
Driveability
Exceptionally drivable90 / 100
Bikeability
Moderately bikeable60 / 100
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Transit
Subway
2 min Drive
Subway
3 min Drive
Airport
Phoenix Sky Harbor International
14 min Drive
Airport
Phoenix-Mesa Gateway
32 min Drive
Moving to Downtown Tempe, Tempe, AZ
Shopping Centers
Shoppers will appreciate Ascent on Spence proximity to Tempe Sun Stop Plaza, Apache-Dorsey Commercial Center, and Lemon Terrace Center. Tempe Sun Stop Plaza is 0.4 miles away, and Apache-Dorsey Commercial Center is within a 9 minute walk.
Commuting
With a TransitScore of 60, Ascent on Spence has good public transit, including 6 transit stops within 28.7 miles. Transit options include Dorsey Ln/Apache Blvd and Rural/Apache.
Parks and Recreation
Recreational activities near Ascent on Spence are plentiful. Discover 5 parks within 5 miles, including ASU Center for Meteorite Studies, Desert Arboretum Park, and Papago Park.
Airports
Living in Downtown Tempe provides easy access to Phoenix Sky Harbor International, located just 14 minutes from Ascent on Spence. Another nearby airport is Phoenix-Mesa Gateway, located 22.2 miles away.
Local Education
Primary and Secondary Schools
Curry Elementary School
Grades K-5
Public
Roosevelt Elementary School
Grades PK-5
Public
New School For The Arts Middle School
Grades 6-8
Public
Connolly Middle School
Grades 6-8
Public
Our Lady Of Mount Carmel School
Grades K-8
Private
Grace Christian Academy
Grades PK-8
Private
New School for the Arts
Grades 9-12
Public
McClintock High School
Grades 9-12
Public
The Aces-Tempe
Grades K-12
Private
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Colleges and Universities
School
Commute Time (Distance)
Arizona State Univ., Tempe
Drive: 6 min (1.8 mi)
Arizona State University
Drive: 6 min (1.8 mi)
Mesa C.C., Southern and Dobson
Drive: 11 min (5 mi)
Alverno College
Drive: 11 min (5.6 mi)
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.
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 an apartment community in Tempe, AZ
Contact
Property Address: 1249 E Spence Ave,
Tempe, AZ 85281
Tempe, AZ 85281
Phone Number: (623) 343-9463
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- SundayCLOSED
- 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
Renter Reviews
For Ascent on Spence
3.9
3 Ratings & Reviews
5/15/17
This place is horrible
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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8/20/15
A good place
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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