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Ascent on Spence

1249 E Spence Ave, Tempe, AZ 85281

Property Summary

Located in Tempe, this three-story apartment community offers a variety of amenities designed for convenience. Residents have access to a pool, spa, fitness center, and clubhouse. The community is pet-friendly and features controlled access. Individual homes include kitchens equipped with dishwashers, microwaves, and refrigerators, with select units offering private balconies or patios and hardwood flooring. Covered parking is available, and the property is situated near local transit options and walking trails.

Renter brief

At the source check, 7 units were listed as available. That snapshot spanned 1-bedroom to 2-bedroom homes. The lowest listed rent in that snapshot was $1,087/mo.

Source · RentCafe · checked Sep 22, 2026

Available units

Checked yesterday

  • 1 bd · 1 ba · 635 ft² · Unit 140
    Available Nov 19
    $1,087/mo
  • 1 bd · 1 ba · 635 ft² · Unit 227
    Available Oct 14
    $1,093/mo
  • 2 bd · 2 ba · 880 ft² · Unit 145
    Available Sep 26
    $1,266/mo
  • 2 bd · 2 ba · 880 ft² · Unit 122
    Available Oct 5
    $1,266/mo
  • 2 bd · 2 ba · 880 ft² · Unit 138
    Available Sep 29
    $1,279/mo
  • 2 bd · 2 ba · 880 ft² · Unit 137
    Available Oct 12
    $1,279/mo
  • 2 bd · 2 ba · 890 ft² · Unit 112
    Available Oct 12
    $1,348/mo

How the rent compares

This building, 1 bd$1,087
Within 3 mi median$1,400

Source · 1,780 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.

Rent comparisonStrong

22% lower than the 1-bedroom median within 3 mi

Source · 1,780 active 1-bedroom units · Within 3 mi · 45-day window · computed Sep 24, 2026

Building ageFact

Built in 1986

Source · Apartments.com · checked Aug 13, 2026

In-unit laundryNot offered

Shared laundry on site

Source · Apartments.com · checked Aug 13, 2026 · RentCafe · checked Sep 22, 2026

ParkingStrong

On-site parking listed

Source · RentCafe · checked Sep 22, 2026

Amenities

  • Courtyard
  • Hot Tub
  • Recycling
  • Grill
  • Laundry Facilities
  • Gated
  • Wheelchair Accessible
  • Pet Friendly
  • Package Lockers
  • Maintenance On Site
  • Renters Insurance Program
  • Controlled Access
  • Spa
  • Online Services
  • Bicycle Storage
  • Air Conditioning
  • Clubhouse
  • Fitness Center
  • Sundeck
  • Lounge
  • Dishwasher
  • Pool
  • Covered Parking

Policies & Fees

Pet Policy
Dogs✓ Allowed
Cats✓ Allowed

Source · Apartments.com · checked Aug 13, 2026

Location

What's Around

Property City

Tempe

AZ

Nearby Schools

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 · RentCafe · checked Sep 22, 2026

Are pets allowed, and what do they cost?

The listing says cats are allowed; cat costs were not disclosed; dogs are allowed; dog costs were not disclosed.

Source · Apartments.com · checked Aug 13, 2026

Is there in-unit laundry?

The listing reports shared laundry; it does not list an installed in-unit washer/dryer.

Source · Apartments.com · checked Aug 13, 2026 · RentCafe · checked Sep 22, 2026

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