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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Scottsdale, AZ

Pricing Updated: 04/12/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Scottsdale, AZ area range in price from $855 to $25,000 with an overall median price of $4,563. The three Scottsdale neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Arcadia at $855, Salt River Community at $899, and McDowell Mountain at $1,350. Here is today’s list of the top 8 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Scottsdale Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Arcadia$2,573$855141
Salt River Community$2,647$899287
McDowell Mountain$2,835$1,35036
Desert View$2,939$989516
Old Town$3,609$1,000253
Chaparral$4,975$1,136115
Central Scottsdale$7,700$1,244106
Old Town Scottsdale$9,230$993497

Cheapest Available Scottsdale Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Scottsdale, AZ is a 1 Bed unit found at Royal Palms Apartments in the Downtown Scottsdale neighborhood priced from $837. Valencia Park in the South Phoenix neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $845. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Scottsdale apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Royal Palms ApartmentsRoyal Palms 1/11BR,1BA$837
Valencia ParkCoronado1BR,1BA$845
Papago Gardens ApartmentsSantorini Villas - 1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$896
Prados Apartments at ArcadiaS1Studio,1BA$899
Arcadia on 49thSTUDIOStudio,1BA$927
Senara Apartments0 bedroom, 1 BathroomStudio,1BA$930
La TerrazaAlbaStudio,1BA$949
Papago Crossing1x11BR,1BA$950
TerrasolA11BR,1BA$965
Scottsdale GatewayBayStudio,1BA$993

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Scottsdale, AZ

As of April 13, 2025 the best value apartment in the Scottsdale area is the $0.59 price per square foot Furnished Townhome Model at Lofts on 8th | Student Housing in the in the Downtown Tempe neighborhood starting from $1,099. The second greatest value Scottsdale apartment is the Two Bedroom Two Bath Model at Scottsdale Serrento starting at $1,550 with a $1.29 price per square foot in the Phoenix Vip Certificate neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Scottsdale apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Lofts on 8th | Student HousingFurnished Townhome4BR,4.5BA$0.59
Scottsdale SerrentoTwo Bedroom Two Bath2BR,2BA$1.29
Parq at East ArcadiaB2 Townhome2BR,1.5BA$1.45
Morningside Apartments2 bedroom, 2 bath2BR,2BA$1.48
Papago Crossing2x2 Reno2BR,2BA$1.46
The Glen at Old TownA22BR,2BA$1.41
New Horizons2 Bed 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.36
Nine20 TempeB12BR,2BA$1.39
VentanaOne Bedroom One Bath A1, A21BR,1BA$1.35
Gateway at Tempe2x2 L Renovated2BR,2BA$1.36

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Scottsdale Overview

Scottsdale is a vibrant city that's regularly ranked among the top most desirable cities to call home. Thanks to its close proximity to Arizona's capital city Phoenix, Scottsdale has adopted quite a bustling urban center where art, shopping, dining, and tons of entertainment can be found all year long. Set atop the stunning Sonoran Desert and nestled next to the McDowell Mountains, Scottsdale has something for everybody. Having so much to do and so many great options for Scottsdale apartments available makes life here fantastic!

Why live in Scottsdale, AZ?

Despite the fact that the Phoenix Metro area, which includes Scottsdale, has grown up as a resort town, Scottsdale is a surprisingly affordable place to live when compared to other cities in the United States. The culture boasts of an interesting combination of Wild, Wild West meets Urban Chic, and the near-perfect weather is happy to welcome people all year long. It's a casual town where folks are friendly and inviting, and there's plenty to do on any given day.

Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Scottsdale, AZ

Ranked #6

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Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around Scottsdale, AZ

Walk Score®

44 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

57 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

25 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

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  • Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Scottsdale Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Scottsdale?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Scottsdale is under $993.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Scottsdale?

The cheapest apartment in Scottsdale is Royal Palms Apartments which is listed at $837, while the average apartment in Scottsdale costs $4,563.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Scottsdale?

Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 30 regular apartments in Scottsdale that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Scottsdale?

Cheap apartments in Scottsdale have an average cost of $215 which is $4,348 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Scottsdale.

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