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5877 N Granite Reef Rd
$1,3501 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for RentAvailable Now

5877 N Granite Reef Rd

Scottsdale, AZ 85250
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3314 N 68th St
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Scottsdale, AZ 85251
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8649 E Royal Palm Rd
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8649 E Royal Palm Rd

Scottsdale, AZ 85258
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2938 N 61st Pl
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Scottsdale, AZ 85251
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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Scottsdale, AZ

Pricing Updated: 11/29/2024

Current apartment rentals in the Scottsdale, AZ area range in price from $650 to $25,000 with an overall median price of $3,900. The three Scottsdale neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Salt River Community at $650, Desert View at $850, and Arcadia at $695. Here is today’s list of the top 8 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Scottsdale Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Salt River Community$1,650$650299
Desert View$2,171$850501
Arcadia$2,385$695166
Central Scottsdale$2,800$1,269104
McDowell Mountain$2,970$1,30034
Chaparral$3,629$1,10497
Old Town$7,800$820277
Old Town Scottsdale$7,800$820662

Cheapest Available Scottsdale Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Scottsdale, AZ is a Studio unit found at Prados Apartments at Arcadia in the South Phoenix neighborhood priced from $749. Valencia Park in the South Phoenix neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $785. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Scottsdale apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Prados Apartments at ArcadiaS1Studio,1BA$749
Valencia ParkSonomaStudio,1BA$785
Arcadia on 49thSTUDIOStudio,1BA$886
La TerrazaAlbaStudio,1BA$899
Parq on 50th ApartmentsSpruce1BR,1BA$938
Paseo on University1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$995
Monterey VillageS1R | StudioStudio,1BA$999
Arcadia 52StudioStudio,1BA$999
PolancoStudioStudio,1BA$999
Emerson Square1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,000

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Scottsdale, AZ

As of November 29, 2024 the best value apartment in the Scottsdale area is the $0.68 price per square foot Furnished Townhome Model at Lofts on 8th | Student Housing in the in the Downtown Tempe neighborhood starting from $1,269. The second greatest value Scottsdale apartment is the St. Bart Model at San Tropez Apartment Homes starting at $1,789 with a $1.52 price per square foot in the South Phoenix 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$0.68
San Tropez Apartment HomesSt. Bart2BR,2BA$1.52
VentanaTwo Bedroom Two Bath D1, D22BR,2BA$1.43
The Cortesian ApartmentsB32BR,1.5BA$1.39
Scottsdale Place ApartmentsSalerno2BR,2BA$1.58
Papago Park Apartments2x22BR,2BA$1.55
The Willowbrook Apartments2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$1.28
Cape Cod ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.44
Garden Terrace ApartmentsTwo Bedroom Two Bath2BR,2BA$1.49
Asteria Apartment HomesA11BR,1BA$1.51

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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.

Scottsdale, AZ
Population: 255,310

Ranked #85

in US Census Population by City

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Scottsdale, AZ

Ranked #4

Among cities in Arizona for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.5
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

What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Scottsdale Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Scottsdale?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Scottsdale is at Prados Apartments at Arcadia listed at $749.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Scottsdale Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Scottsdale Apartment is $810 at Valencia Park.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Scottsdale Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Scottsdale is starting from $1,142 at Terrasol.

What is the most affordable Scottsdale Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Scottsdale Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at The Sycamore at Scottsdale and starts from $1,733.

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