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 140Available Nov 19$1,087/mo
- 1 bd · 1 ba · 635 ft² · Unit 227Available Oct 14$1,093/mo
- 2 bd · 2 ba · 880 ft² · Unit 145Available Sep 26$1,266/mo
- 2 bd · 2 ba · 880 ft² · Unit 122Available Oct 5$1,266/mo
- 2 bd · 2 ba · 880 ft² · Unit 138Available Sep 29$1,279/mo
- 2 bd · 2 ba · 880 ft² · Unit 137Available Oct 12$1,279/mo
- 2 bd · 2 ba · 890 ft² · Unit 112Available Oct 12$1,348/mo
How the rent compares
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.
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
Built in 1986
Source · Apartments.com · checked Aug 13, 2026
Shared laundry on site
Source · Apartments.com · checked Aug 13, 2026 · RentCafe · checked Sep 22, 2026
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
Source · Apartments.com · checked Aug 13, 2026
What's Around
Property City
Tempe
AZ
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 · 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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