Apartments Near ASU: Getting Around Campus, Light Rail and Game Days

For Arizona State University students, how you get around shapes your whole day. Living near campus can mean the difference between a quick walk and a stressful drive. Here’s a practical guide to getting around ASU’s Tempe campus from VERVE Tempe.

Walking to Class

VERVE Tempe sits at Terrace Road and Orange Street, within walking distance of the ASU Tempe campus. Walking means no parking permit, no traffic and no rushing to find a spot before class. In the hotter months, plan your routes and timing around shade and early starts.

Biking and Scooters

Tempe is a bike-friendly city, and many students ride to class. Bikes and scooters cover short distances quickly, especially across ASU’s large campus.

Valley Metro Light Rail

VERVE Tempe is close to Valley Metro light rail, which connects Tempe with downtown Phoenix, Mesa and Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport. It’s a convenient way to reach internships, jobs and weekend plans without a car.

Game Days

Mountain America Stadium is about a mile from VERVE, so residents can walk to Sun Devil games and skip the parking lots.

Close to Greek Row

VERVE’s location near Greek Row is convenient for students involved in fraternity and sorority life.

Beating the Heat

Tempe summers and early fall are hot. Living close to campus shortens the time you spend outside between home and class. Carry water, plan routes with shade, and use the light rail or a bike on the hottest days. When you get home, a rooftop pool and cold plunge make recovering from the heat a lot easier.

When You Need to Drive

If you bring a car, check parking availability before you sign. Living near campus still makes it easy to reach the rest of the Valley on weekends.

Life at VERVE Tempe

VERVE Tempe offers studio through four-bedroom floor plans and amenities including a rooftop pool with hot tub and cold plunge, a two-story fitness center, a wellness suite with sauna, a golf simulator, a study lounge, a pet spa and dog run, and a lobby coffee bar. Learn more on our neighborhood page.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I walk to ASU from VERVE Tempe?

Yes. VERVE Tempe is within walking distance of the ASU Tempe campus.

Is VERVE Tempe near the light rail?

Yes. VERVE Tempe is close to Valley Metro light rail, which connects Tempe with Phoenix, Mesa and Sky Harbor Airport.

How far is VERVE Tempe from Mountain America Stadium?

Mountain America Stadium is about a mile from VERVE Tempe.

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