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Highlights

  • Pet Friendly
  • Ceiling fans
  • Tile backsplash
  • Matte black hardware
  • 2 faux-wood blinds
  • New dual-pane windows
  • Warm white shaker solid-wood cabinets

Location

1873 E University Dr, Tempe, AZ 85281, USA
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RANDDLIVING LLC

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Property Overview

1873 E University Dr earns a strong overall rating, with standout value, amenities, and location scores that point to a well-rounded rental. It also offers notable finishes like warm white shaker solid-wood cabinets, matte black hardware, tile backsplash, new dual-pane windows, and ceiling fans, while its setting supports social, fitness, pet-friendly, and work-from-home lifestyles.

This summary uses Zumper’s proprietary data. “Zumper Expert Ratings,” “Things you’ll love,” and “Great for” are based on our internal analyses of market trends and renter insights.

Zumper Expert Rating

8.8
Very Good
With a solid 8.8 out of 10 overall, 1873 E University Dr is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, 1873 E University Dr has a number of attractive features—namely its Price— so you can be assured your rent will come with a high standard of living.

Things you’ll love

  • More space
  • Dishwasher
  • Outdoor space

Great for

  • Pet owners
  • Wellness
  • Work-from-home

Floor plans

2BR/1.0BA2 bed1 bath1,000 sqft$1,500 /mo2 units availableIf you have a dog, start here. Every home on this street sits behind its own block wall and its own metal gate, with a private planted yard on the other side of it. Renovated in 2026. Two bedrooms, one bath, single-story, no shared entry. THE YARD: fully enclosed by a new block-wall and a custom metal gate. Professional desert landscaping — Arizona Blonde granite, agave, and blooming bougainvillea — plus patio lighting for evenings outside. A real outdoor room, not a slab. INSIDE, EVERYTHING IS NEW: warm white shaker solid-wood cabinets, quartz Calacatta countertops with an undermount sink, tile backsplash. New tub with a 12x24" designer tile surround and Delta fixtures in gold trim, and a new vanity with cultured marble top. New dual-pane windows and 2" faux-wood blinds. Fresh 3-color designer paint, new 2-panel shaker doors with matte black hardware, ceiling fans, and all-new lighting. LAUNDRY IN THE UNIT: your own washer and dryer. Every appliance included — refrigerator, range, dishwasher, microwave, washer and dryer. PARKING & STORAGE: dedicated covered carport space and a private storage closet. SINGLE-STORY: no stairs to your door, and nobody walking around above your ceiling. PETS WELCOME — cats and dogs, large and small. Fenced and gated. LOCATION: a quiet residential street minutes from Tempe Marketplace, Tempe Town Lake and Papago Park. Valley Metro light rail nearby for a direct ride into downtown Phoenix; Sky Harbor roughly 12 minutes. ASU close by. Loop 101 and 202 within easy reach. TERMS: $1,500/month plus a $80 monthly water/sewer/trash charge. $500 security deposit, $50 application fee, no move-in fees. All-electric home — resident pays SRP electric; no gas bill. One month free with a 12-month lease. Available now. Professionally managed by RandDLiving.

Schools near 1873 E University Dr

Flora Thew Elementary School

2130 e howe ave

tempe, AZ, 85281

PK, K-5Public
C+

Meyer Montessori

2615 s dorsey ln

tempe, AZ, 85282

PK, K-6Public
B

Ward Traditional Academy

1965 e hermosa dr

tempe, AZ, 85282

K-8Public
A-

Tempe Elementary Online Community

1600 e watson dr

tempe, AZ, 85283

K-8Public
C+

Getz School

625 w cornell dr

tempe, AZ, 85283

PK, K-8Public
B
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Getting around Tempe near 1873 E University Dr

Walking

5/10
Some shops and stores are within a few minutes.

Driving

10/10
Commuting is easy with multiple accessible routes and plenty of parking.

Cycling

7/10
Peddling isn’t a problem with cyclist-friendly streets and bikeable destinations.

Transit

5/10
Frequent public transit options are within walking distance.

Points of interest for 1873 E University Dr, Tempe

Groceries

8/10
Wide variety of groceries within a short drive, including some within walking distance

Shopping

8/10
Wide variety of shops within a few minutes' walk

Cafes

8/10
Wide variety of cafés within a few minutes’ walk

Restaurants

8/10
Wide variety of restaurants within a few minutes’ walk

Primary schools

5/10
At least one elementary school within a 20-minute walk

High schools

5/10
At least one high school within a 20-minute walk

Parks

7/10
Large amount of park space nearby

Nightlife

8/10
Wide variety of bars within a few minutes' walk

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