Deciding where to live for the next school year is a big decision. With so many student apartments near ASU Tempe, it can be overwhelming trying to compare all of your options.
At Rambler Tempe, we are confident that our diverse range of floor plan options, top-of-the-line amenities and convenient location will suit the needs of any student looking for an apartment in Tempe. Nevertheless, we understand the importance of thoroughly researching all of your options before making a final decision.
To help make this research process easier, we have written this review of The Carmin, another student apartment in Tempe.
ASU Tempe Off-Campus Apartment Review: The Carmin
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The Basics
To begin, let’s review some basics of the property.
Address: 1000 E Apache Blvd
Year Opened: 2017
Number of Units: 384
Number of Stories: 833
Location
The Carmin is off of Apache Boulevard about a half mile from ASU’s campus and a mile and a half from Mill Avenue District. It’s close to on-campus buildings such as The MU and the Sun Devil Fitness Complex.
The Carmin has three on-site retail vendors and is near CVS, Honey 2 A Bee, El Paisano Restaurant, Sale’s, Someburros and Dutch Bros Coffee.
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Amenities
The Carmin offers several amenities to its residents including a fitness center with cardio suite and indoor/outdoor circuit training, a rooftop pool, study areas and podcast rooms.
Parking
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If you plan on bringing a car to campus, The Carmin has onsite parking. As of June 2025, these spots are available on a first come, first serve basis for an additional monthly fee of $160.
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Pricing and Floor Plans
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The Carmin offers floorplan options ranging from 1×1 to 4×4. Each apartment comes fully-furnished with stainless steel appliances, quartz countertops and Wi-Fi.
As of publication in June 2025, monthly rental rates ranged from $1199 to $1,949 depending on the floor plan. These rates are subject to change. Due to the tiered system student apartments use, most apartments raise their rates throughout the lease-up season after a certain number of leases are signed. Learn more: Can signing early save me money?
The Carmin is a pet friendly community. As of June 2025, residents who decide to bring pets will be responsible for a one-time pet deposit fee of $350 and a recurring monthly fee of $25.
We hope this information helps streamline your off-campus housing search! If you have any questions or want to learn more about Rambler Tempe, don’t hesitate to reach out to our leasing staff or visit Rambler House for more information!
