Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Scottsdale Neighborhood of Scottsdale, AZ from $800 (29 Rentals)

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Cheap Apartments in the Downtown Scottsdale area of Scottsdale.

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4701 N 68th St

ScottsdaleAZ85251

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Loft 6
1 Bedroom Apartments

Loft 6

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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7333 E Chaparral Rd
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

7333 E Chaparral Rd

7333 E Chaparral RdScottsdale, AZ 85250
property at 6920 E 4th St

6920 E 4th St

ScottsdaleAZ85251

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El Dorado Apartments
3 Bedroom Apartments

El Dorado Apartments

6825 E 4th StScottsdale, AZ 85251
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Cheapest Available Downtown Scottsdale Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Downtown Scottsdale area of Phoenix, AZ is a Studio unit found at Senara Apartments priced from $870. One @ Old Town has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,250. Here are the most affordable Downtown Scottsdale apartments for rent in Phoenix, AZ:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Senara Apartments0 bedroom, 1 BathroomStudio,1BA$870
One @ Old TownSunset1BR,1BA$1,250
The PalladiumRhodium1BR,1BA$1,349
Lucent ScottsdaleS1Studio,1BA$1,497
Tuscany1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,500
Seventyone15 McDowellD1Studio,1BA$1,645
Moderne ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$1,655
Optima Sonoran Village5th AvenueStudio,1BA$1,759
CibolaEnsenada Classic1BR,1BA$1,775

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Scottsdale, AZ

As of May 04, 2025 the best value apartment in the Downtown Scottsdale area is the $1.67 price per square foot Hermosa Classic Model at Cibola in the in the Resort Corridor neighborhood starting from $2,275. The second greatest value Downtown Scottsdale apartment is the B7 Model at Sentral Old Town starting at $2,784 with a $2.44 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.
CibolaHermosa Classic3BR,2BA$1.67
Sentral Old TownB72BR,2BA$2.44
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
6738 E Osborn Rd, Unit 16738 E Osborn Rd2BR,1BA$2.27
Royal Palms ApartmentsRoayl Palms 2/12BR,1BA$2.19
Westside 74Two Bed Two Bath2BR,2BA$2.41
The PalladiumRhodium Renovated1BR,1BA$2.08
One @ Old TownSunset1BR,1BA$2.17
Senara Apartments0 bedroom, 1 bathroomStudio ,1BA$2.13

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 Senara Apartments which is listed at $900, while the average apartment in Downtown Scottsdale costs $3,550.

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 38 regular apartments in Downtown 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 Downtown Scottsdale?

Cheap apartments in Downtown Scottsdale have an average cost of $184 which is $3,366 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown Scottsdale.

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