1200 E Spence Ave
1200 E Spence Ave, Tempe, AZ 85281
Property Summary
This quiet apartment community in Tempe offers a convenient location within walking distance of ASU and local transit options, including the light rail and street car. Units feature remodeled kitchens and bathrooms, tile flooring, and energy-efficient windows. Residents benefit from on-site laundry facilities and garage parking. Water is included in the monthly rent, while tenants manage their own gas and electric accounts. The community enforces a strict no-smoking policy and does not permit pets.
Renter brief
At the source check, 1 unit were listed as available. That snapshot spanned 1-bedroom homes. The lowest listed rent in that snapshot was $1,200/mo.
Source · Apartment List · checked Sep 23, 2026
The unit
Checked 23 hours ago
How the rent compares
Source · 1,729 active 1-bedroom units · Within 3 mi · 45-day window · computed Sep 24, 2026
Renter facts, criterion by criterion
No overall grade — each row reflects only the fact and source shown.
16% lower than the 1-bedroom median within 3 mi
Source · 1,729 active 1-bedroom units · Within 3 mi · 45-day window · computed Sep 24, 2026
0.2 mi straight-line distance to Dorsey Ln/Apache
Source · Transit map coordinates · not a routed trip
On-site parking listed
Source · Apartment List · checked Sep 23, 2026 · Zillow · checked Sep 4, 2026
Amenities
- Garage
- Parking
- Air Conditioning
Policies & Fees
Source · Apartment List · checked Sep 23, 2026
Source · Zillow · checked Jul 28, 2026
What's Around
- TransitDorsey Ln/Apache · 0.2 mi straight-line
- GroceriesDoctor Hummus · 0.2 mi
- Dining243 restaurants & cafés within 1 mi
- ParksBarrett Front Lawn · 0.4 mi
- UniversityArizona State University (Tempe campus) · 0.9 mi
Nearby Schools
Public and charter schools whose attendance zones include this property.
Elementary Schools (1)
Middle Schools (4)
Questions renters ask about this building
Is parking included in the rent?
On-site parking is listed as an amenity; confirm any parking cost with the leasing office.
Source · Apartment List · checked Sep 23, 2026 · Zillow · checked Sep 4, 2026
Are pets allowed, and what do they cost?
The listing says cats are not allowed; dogs are not allowed.
Source · Apartment List · checked Sep 23, 2026
What deposit should I expect?
The security deposit is $800.
Source · Zillow · checked Jul 28, 2026
How close is the nearest rail station?
Dorsey Ln/Apache is 0.2 mi away by straight-line distance; this is not a routed walking estimate.
Source · Transit map coordinates
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