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property at 5312 E Taylor St

5312 E Taylor St

PhoenixAZ85008
property at 5900 E Thomas Rd

5900 E Thomas Rd

ScottsdaleAZ85251
property at 5900 E Thomas Rd

5900 E Thomas Rd

ScottsdaleAZ85251

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property at 3600 Hayden Rd

3600 Hayden Rd

ScottsdaleAZ85251

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property at 3500 Hayden Rd

3500 Hayden Rd

ScottsdaleAZ85251
property at 5995 N 78th St

5995 N 78th St

ScottsdaleAZ85250

Phoenix's Best Affordable Neighborhoods

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Scottsdale, AZ Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Scottsdale, AZ

Pricing Updated: 05/05/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Scottsdale, AZ area range in price from $855 to $25,000 with an overall median price of $4,326. The three Scottsdale neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Salt River Community at $899, Desert View at $966, and Old Town at $1,000. 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$3,045$899301
Desert View$3,500$966510
Old Town$3,650$1,000266
McDowell Mountain$3,775$1,39929
Arcadia$3,850$855162
Chaparral$3,929$1,039127
Old Town Scottsdale$6,100$974527
Central Scottsdale$6,760$1,000111

Cheapest Available Scottsdale Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Scottsdale, AZ is a 1 Bed unit found at Valencia Park in the South Phoenix neighborhood priced from $805. Terrasol in the South Phoenix neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $839. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Scottsdale apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Valencia ParkCoronado1BR,1BA$805
TerrasolA11BR,1BA$839
Senara Apartments0 bedroom, 1 BathroomStudio,1BA$870
Papago Gardens ApartmentsSantorini Villas - 1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$896
Prados Apartments at ArcadiaS1Studio,1BA$899
Arcadia on 49thSTUDIOStudio,1BA$915
Monterey VillageS1 | StudioStudio,1BA$930
Parq on 50th ApartmentsWillowStudio,1BA$949
The Willowbrook Apartments1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$985
PolancoStudioStudio,1BA$999

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Scottsdale, AZ

As of May 05, 2025 the best value apartment in the Scottsdale area is the $1.50 price per square foot Main House Model at 5418 E Yolantha St in the in the North Scottsdale neighborhood starting from $3,000. The second greatest value Scottsdale apartment is the Furnished Townhome Model at Lofts on 8th | Student Housing starting at $999 with a $0.53 price per square foot in the Downtown Tempe 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.
5418 E Yolantha StMain House3BR,2.5BA$1.50
Lofts on 8th | Student HousingFurnished Townhome4BR,4.5BA$0.53
Ascent at Papago ParkC23BR,2BA$1.48
1211 N. Miller Road, Unit 2601211 N. Miller Road2BR,2BA$1.38
Parq at East ArcadiaB2 Townhome2BR,1.5BA$1.39
Morningside Apartments2 bedroom, 2 bath2BR,2BA$1.48
New Horizons2 Bed 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.47
Nine20 TempeB12BR,2BA$1.39
Gateway at Tempe2x2 L Renovated2BR,2BA$1.36
TerrasolA11BR,1BA$1.35

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Frequently Asked Questions about Scottsdale

What type of rentals are currently available in Scottsdale?

There are currently 956 Apartments for Rent in Scottsdale, AZ with pricing that ranges from $650 to $25,000. There are also 1294 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Scottsdale ranging from $850 to $60,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Scottsdale?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Scottsdale ranges from $850 to $60,000 with an average monthly rent of $11,157.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Scottsdale?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Scottsdale range from $840 to $16,672, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,200 to $28,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,000 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $650.

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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A Local Experts Guide to the Top 10 Budget Friendly Neighborhoods in Phoenix, AZ

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I'm Andrew, your ApartmHomeLiving.com local expert for Phoenix. My earliest memories of Phoenix date back to the mid-2000s when 2 of my sisters moved there (one for work and the other for school).

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Navigating the Rental Market: Tips for First-Time Renters

Written by: Sandy Baker

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Know Your Rights - How Discrimination Laws Impact Landlords and Tenants

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Everyone needs a place to live and to call home. For decades, the federal government has established protections to ensure that individuals and families can find housing free from discriminatory barriers.