Margo
1305 West University Drive, Tempe, AZ 85281
Property Summary
Located in Tempe, this single-story townhouse community offers studio apartment homes built in 1961. Residents benefit from proximity to major freeways, Arizona State University, and the Mill Avenue District, with convenient access to the Valley Metro Bus Line and the Light Rail system. The community provides a smoke-free environment and is pet-friendly, welcoming both cats and dogs under 20 pounds. Lease terms are flexible, ranging from 6 to 15 months.
Renter brief
At the source check, 1 unit were listed as available. That snapshot spanned studio homes. The lowest listed rent in that snapshot was $929/mo.
Source · Apartments.com · checked Sep 29, 2026
Three things to know
32% lower than the studio median within 3 mi
$929 to start, vs a median of $1,364 (within 3 mi).
Source · 341 active studio units · Within 3 mi · 45-day window · computed Oct 10, 2026
cats and dogs allowed
Cats: cost not disclosed. Dogs: cost not disclosed.
Source · Apartments.com · checked Oct 7, 2026
Fifth St/Ash is 0.9 mi away
This is straight-line distance, not a routed walking estimate.
Source · Transit map coordinates
The unit
Checked 1 week ago
How the rent compares
Source · 341 active studio units · Within 3 mi · 45-day window · computed Oct 10, 2026
Renter facts, criterion by criterion
No overall grade — each row reflects only the fact and source shown.
32% lower than the studio median within 3 mi
Source · 341 active studio units · Within 3 mi · 45-day window · computed Oct 10, 2026
0.9 mi straight-line distance to Fifth St/Ash
Source · Transit map coordinates · not a routed trip
Built in 1961
Source · Apartments.com · checked Oct 7, 2026
Amenities
- High Speed Internet Access
- Smoke Free
Policies & Fees
Source · Apartments.com · checked Oct 7, 2026
Source · Apartments.com · checked Oct 7, 2026
What's Around
- TransitFifth St/Ash · 0.9 mi straight-line
- GroceriesFujiya Market · 0.1 mi
- Dining68 restaurants & cafés within 1 mi
- ParksLindon Park Neighborhood Association · 0.3 mi
- UniversityArizona State University (Tempe campus) · 1.8 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
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 Oct 7, 2026
How close is the nearest rail station?
Fifth St/Ash is 0.9 mi away by straight-line distance; this is not a routed walking estimate.
Source · Transit map coordinates

