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Off-Campus Housing Near ASU
$1,325+/unit
Fees may applyLofts on 3rd
$999/person
Fees may applyLofts on 8th
3.3 (5)
$799+/unit
Fees may applyLofts on 8th | Student Housing
$799+/unit
Fees may applyMadera at Metro
$1,315+/unit
Fees may applyMaryland Court Apartments
$1,298+/unit
Fees may applyMetro 101
5.0
$1,550+/unit
Fees may applyMira in Tempe
5.0
$1,499+/unit
Fees may applyModa Tempe
$1,299+/unit
Fees may applyNexa Apartments
$850+/unit
Fees may applyNine20 Tempe
4.2 (5)
$1,219+/unit
Fees may applyōLiv Tempe
4.6
$799+/unit
Fees may applyPark Place Tempe
5.0 (5)
$1,209+/unit
Fees may applyParkside Apartments
3.4
$1,018+/unit
Fees may applyPaseo On University
3.4 (5)
$1,800/unit
Fees may applyPueblo’s of Scottsdale
$1,249+/unit
Fees may applyRambler
$719+/unit
Fees may applyRedpoint Tempe
3.3 (5)
$1,263+/unit
Fees may applyRenaissance Apartment Homes
3.4
$1,249+/unit
Fees may applyRosie
4.6 (5)
$1,816+/unit
Fees may applySALT
5.0
$939+/unit
Fees may applySan Jose Manor
About Off-Campus Housing Near Arizona State University
Arizona State is one of the largest universities in the country, and Tempe's off-campus housing market is built to handle that scale. Shared rooms near ASU typically run $800–$1,100/month — affordable by major-university standards — and the inventory around campus is extensive. Tempe is genuinely walkable and bikeable in the core campus area, especially along the Mill Avenue corridor and the streets between campus and Tempe Town Lake. Students who want cheaper housing look to Mesa and Chandler to the southeast, accepting a car or light rail commute. Valley Metro light rail runs through campus and connects to Phoenix, Mesa, and Scottsdale, making transit a viable daily option for many students.
Arizona State University Housing Requirements
Freshman Live-On Requirements
ASU does not require freshmen to live on campus. On-campus housing is available and some freshmen choose it for the community, but the majority of students — including freshmen — live off-campus from the start given the massive enrollment and diverse student demographics. The campus housing system has limited capacity relative to total enrollment.
Off-Campus Eligibility
No contracted or approved housing system exists. Students rent freely throughout Tempe, Mesa, Chandler, and the broader Phoenix metro. ASU's Off-Campus Housing office maintains a listings board. The market is large and competitive, but inventory relative to demand is better than coastal cities.
Lease Timing
The Phoenix metro runs on standard 12-month lease cycles with summer and August being the primary move-in periods. Listings near campus come out in January through March for summer and fall occupancy. Starting in February or March for fall is a solid approach.
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