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.
Special offer
- Special offer! August Free Rent up to $1,500.00 off total move-in with a 12-month lease, on selected apartments only, must move in by 08/10/2025, O.A.C. Only.Expires August 31, 2025
Apartment building
1-2 beds
Pet-friendly
Covered parking
Air conditioning (central)
Shared laundry
Available units
Price may not include required fees and charges
Price may not include required fees and charges.
Unit , sortable column | Sqft, sortable column | Available, sortable column | Base rent, sorted ascending |
|---|---|---|---|
1 Bed 1 Bath1 bd, 1 ba | 540 | Now | $999+ |
2 Bed 1 Bath2 bd, 1 ba | 755 | Now | $1,265+ |
2 Bed 2 Bath2 bd, 2 ba | 868 | Now | $1,400+ |
What's special
Picnic area
Lunch is now al fresco
A picnic area is a rare feature. Only 17% of buildings in Tempe have this amenity.
Upgraded cabinets and fixturesBeautiful outdoor spaces
Office hours
| Day | Open 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
Small dogs
- Allowed
- 2 pet max
Cats
- Allowed
- 2 pet max
Large dogs
- Not allowed
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
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
- 6/10Cecil Shamley SchoolGrades: PK-8Distance: 2.1 mi
- 4/10McClintock High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.5 mi
Market Trends
Rental market summary
The average rent for all beds and all property types in Tempe, AZ is $2,185.
Average rent
$2,185
Month-over-month
-$15
Year-over-year
+$36
Available rentals
959
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?
A maximum of 2 small dogs are allowed per unit. A maximum of 2 cats are allowed per unit. Large dogs are not allowed.
