American Spectrum Realty (AQQ) 10-K 2002 FY Annual report

Exhibit 23

Consent of BDO Seidman, LLP, Independent Auditors

American Spectrum Realty, Inc.

Irvine, California

We hereby consent to the incorporation by reference in the Registration Statement on Form S-3 (File No. 333-101154) of American Spectrum Realty, Inc. of our report dated March 15, 2003, relating to the consolidated financial statements and financial statement schedule, which appears in this Form 10-K.

Dallas, Texas

March 15, 2003