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    Emerson Square

    1701 E 8th St, Tempe, AZ 85281

    • Special offer!

      April Free Rent up to $1,400.00 off total move-in with a 12-month lease, on selected apartments only, must move in by 04/25/2025, O.A.C. Only.
      Expires April 30, 2025
    Apartment building
    1-2 beds
    Pet-friendly
    Covered parking
    Air conditioning (central)
    Shared laundry

    What’s available

    Price is base rent and doesn't include required fees.
    1 bd, 1 ba
    $999+
    540 sqft
    2 bd, 1 ba
    $1,295+
    755 sqft
    2 bd, 2 ba
    $1,400+
    868 sqft

    What's special

    Playground
    Play date, anyone?
    A playground is a rare feature. Only 14% of buildings in Tempe have this amenity.
    Upgraded cabinets and fixturesBeautiful outdoor spaces
    Welcome to the best living in Tempe, AZ! Just minutes from the heart of downtown Tempe, Emerson Square offers the apartment and community amenities that you have been searching for. Browse our studio, 1 and 2 bedroom options and reach out to schedule a tour with our leasing team. As a resident, you will enjoy upgraded cabinets and fixtures, kitchen appliance packages with dishwasher, disposal, range, and refrigerator, wood plank vinyl flooring throughout, air conditioning and ceiling fans, and washers and dryers in select homes. The Tempe area is also in no shortage of beautiful outdoor spaces for all of our nature and outdoors lovers. Join our Tempe apartments today and come home to Emerson Square. The office will be closed for the Holidays: New Years Day 01/01/26, Martin Luther King Day 01/20/26, Memorial Day 05/26/25, Juneteenth 06/19/25, Independence Day 07/04/25, Labor Day 09/02/25, Thanksgiving 11/28/25, Day after Thanksgiving 11/29/25, Christmas 12/25/25.

    Office hours

    DayOpen hours
    Mon - Fri:9 am - 6 pm
    Sat:10 am - 5 pm
    Sun:Closed

    Facts, features & policies

    Building Amenities

    Community Rooms
    • Club House
    • Fitness Center
    Other
    • Hot Tub
    • Laundry: Shared
    • Swimming Pool
    Outdoor common areas
    • Barbecue
    • Gazebo
    • Patio
    • Picnic Area
    • Playground
    Security
    • Controlled Access
    • Gated Entry
    • Night Patrol
    Services & facilities
    • 24 Hour Maintenance
    • Bicycle Storage
    • On-Site Management
    • Online Maintenance Portal
    • Online Rent Payment
    • Package Service: Kitchen Appliance Package

    Unit Features

    Appliances
    • Dishwasher
    • Garbage Disposal
    • Microwave Oven
    • Oven
    • Range
    • Refrigerator
    Cooling
    • Ceiling Fan
    • Central Air Conditioning
    Flooring
    • Linoleum
    • Vinyl
    Heating
    • Electric
    Internet/Satellite
    • Cable TV Ready: Cable Ready
    • High-speed Internet Ready
    Other
    • Carpeted Living Areas
    • Individual Climate Control
    • Patio Balcony
    • Walk-in Closet: Walk In Closets
    • Wood Style Flooring

    Policies

    Lease terms
    • Flexible
    • Six months
    • One year
    • Less than 1 year
    Pets
    Large dogs
    • Not allowed
    Small dogs
    • Allowed
    • 2 pet max
    Cats
    • Allowed
    • 2 pet max
    Parking
    • covered
    • Parking Lot

    Special Features

    • Conveniently Located Close To Local Dining, Shopping, & Entertainment

    Neighborhood: University Heights

    Areas of interest

    Use our interactive map to explore the neighborhood and see how it matches your interests.

    Travel times

    Walk, Transit & Bike Scores

    68 / 100
    Somewhat Walkable
    60 / 100
    Good Transit
    93 / 100
    Biker's Paradise
    Near Emerson Square
    • Coffee houses within a 10-minute drive include Starbucks, King Coffee, Coyote Coffee Café, The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf, Kona 13 Coffee & Tea and Cortez Coffee Company.
    • Arizona State University-Tempe, located within 5 minutes by car, features a variety of undergraduate and graduate degree programs.
    • Republic Ramen, less than a 15-minute walk away, offers a variety of unique ramen noodle dishes as well as udon noodles and rice bowls.
    • Improv Comedy Club, hosting live stand-up and improv comedy performances and providing in-theater dining, is less than a 5-minute drive.
    • 30, 62, 81 and MERC are within a 10-minute walk.
    • LTRL is within a 10-minute walk.

    Nearby schools in Tempe

    GreatSchools rating

    Frequently asked questions

    What is the walk score of Emerson Square?

    Emerson Square has a walk score of 68, it's somewhat walkable.

    What is the transit score of Emerson Square?

    Emerson Square has a transit score of 60, it has good transit.

    What schools are assigned to Emerson Square?

    The schools assigned to Emerson Square include Cecil Shamley School and McClintock High School.

    Does Emerson Square have in-unit laundry?

    No, but Emerson Square has shared building laundry.

    What neighborhood is Emerson Square in?

    Emerson Square is in the University Heights neighborhood in Tempe, AZ.

    What are Emerson Square's policies on pets?

    Large dogs are not allowed. A maximum of 2 small dogs are allowed per unit. A maximum of 2 cats are allowed per unit.