Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Scottsdale Neighborhood of Scottsdale, AZ from $800 (22 Rentals)

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Loft 6
1 Bedroom Apartments

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6945 E 2nd StScottsdale, AZ 85251
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Carmello
2 Bedroom Apartments

Carmello

6915 E 3rd StScottsdale, AZ 85251
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6824 E 4th StScottsdale, AZ 85251
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7333 E Chaparral Rd
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

7333 E Chaparral Rd

7333 E Chaparral RdScottsdale, AZ 85250

Cheapest Available Downtown Scottsdale Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Downtown Scottsdale area of Phoenix, AZ is a 1 Bed unit found at Royal Palms Apartments priced from $837. Senara Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $930. Here are the most affordable Downtown Scottsdale apartments for rent in Phoenix, AZ:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Royal Palms ApartmentsRoyal Palms 1/11BR,1BA$837
Senara Apartments0 bedroom, 1 BathroomStudio,1BA$930
One @ Old TownSunset1BR,1BA$1,250
The PalladiumRhodium1BR,1BA$1,499
Tuscany1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,500

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Scottsdale, AZ

As of April 19, 2025 the best value apartment in the Downtown Scottsdale area is the $1.53 price per square foot Ensenada Classic Model at Cibola in the in the Resort Corridor neighborhood starting from $1,775. The second greatest value Downtown Scottsdale apartment is the B5 Model at Sentral Old Town starting at $2,750 with a $2.57 price per square foot in the Resort Corridor neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Downtown Scottsdale apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
CibolaEnsenada Classic1BR,1BA$1.53
Sentral Old TownB52BR,2BA$2.57
6805 E 2nd St., Unit 116805 E 2nd St.2BR,1BA$2.01
San Marin At The Civic Center2 Bed 2 Bath 1026 SqFt (926 Net)2BR,2BA$2.16
Ten Wine LoftsMeritage1BR,1BA$2.63
6738 E Osborn Rd, Unit 16738 E Osborn Rd2BR,1BA$2.27
Royal Palms ApartmentsRoayl Palms 2/12BR,1BA$2.19
The PalladiumRhodium Renovated1BR,1BA$2.21
One @ Old TownSunset1BR,1BA$2.17
Senara Apartments0 bedroom, 1 bathroomStudio ,1BA$2.37

Getting Around the Downtown Scottsdale Neighborhood in Scottsdale, AZ

Walk Score®

83 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

83 / 100

Very Bikeable

Biking is convenient for most trips

Transit Score®

48 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown Scottsdale Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Downtown Scottsdale?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Downtown Scottsdale is under $1,775.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Downtown Scottsdale?

The cheapest apartment in Downtown Scottsdale is Royal Palms Apartments which is listed at $837, while the average apartment in Downtown Scottsdale costs $4,505.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Downtown 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 Downtown Scottsdale that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

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