Cheap Apartments for Rent in Fort Mcdowell, AZ from $1,100 (42 Rentals)

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GlenEagles
$1,560 - $2,815
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$1,560 - $2,815

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GlenEagles

8275 E Bell RdScottsdale, AZ 85260
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La Privada
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$1,698 - $10,142
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La Privada

10255 E Via LindaScottsdale, AZ 85258
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Aspendale Scottsdale
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$1,859 - $5,359
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$1,859 - $5,359

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Aspendale Scottsdale

13870 N Frank Lloyd Wright BlvdScottsdale, AZ 85260
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Cabrillo
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Cabrillo

11620 E Sahuaro DrScottsdale, AZ 85259

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Casa Santa Fe
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Casa Santa Fe

11105 N 115th StScottsdale, AZ 85259
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Ventana Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Ventana Apartments

14015 N 94th StScottsdale, AZ 85260
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Desert Parks Vista
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Desert Parks Vista

9393 E Palo Brea BndScottsdale, AZ 85255

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Cheapest Available Fort Mcdowell Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Fort Mcdowell, AZ is a 1 Bed unit found at Villa Montana in the McDowell Mountain Ranch neighborhood priced from $1,250. Springs at Red Mountain in the South Phoenix neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,279. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Fort Mcdowell apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Villa MontanaVentura1BR,1BA$1,250
Springs at Red MountainStudio Premier SummitStudio,1BA$1,279
Evara LivingCopper1BR,1BA$1,299
Casa Santa Fe1X1-6521BR,1BA$1,299
Ventana ApartmentsOne Bedroom One Bath A1, A21BR,1BA$1,330
Springs at Alta MesaA1: Arroyo with Carport1BR,1BA$1,362
Jade ScottsdaleAmethyst1BR,1BA$1,367
Reflections at Red Mountain2 Bed /1 Bath Classic2BR,1BA$1,372
92Forty ScottsdaleA1 Premier1BR,1BA$1,386
Avia McCormick RanchZinniaStudio,1BA$1,391

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Fort Mcdowell, AZ and Nearby

As of April 22, 2026 the best value apartment in the Fort Mcdowell area is the $1.91 price per square foot C1 Model at Morningside at Scottsdale Ranch in the in the Via Linda Corridor neighborhood starting from $2,355. The second greatest value Fort Mcdowell apartment is the 2X2 Cactus Flower Model at La Privada starting at $1,874 with a $1.54 price per square foot in the Via Linda Corridor neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Fort Mcdowell apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Morningside at Scottsdale RanchC13BR,2BA$1.91
La Privada2X2 Cactus Flower2BR,2BA$1.54
Four PeaksB2RR2BR,2BA$1.87
The Allison CondominiumsTallbot2BR,2BA$1.54
Cabrillo2X1-9152BR,1BA$1.63
Ventana ApartmentsOne Bedroom One Bath A1, A21BR,1BA$1.56
Reflections at Red Mountain2 Bed /1 Bath Classic2BR,1BA$1.72
Sonoran VistaPima1BR,1BA$1.88
The Aliante by Picerne1c11BR,1BA$1.84
Springs at Alta MesaA1: Arroyo with Carport1BR,1BA$1.88

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Fort Mcdowell, AZ

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Fort Mcdowell Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Fort Mcdowell?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Fort Mcdowell is at Springs at Red Mountain listed at $1,279.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Fort Mcdowell Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Fort Mcdowell Apartment is $1,250 at Villa Montana.

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

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Fort Mcdowell is starting from $1,372 at Reflections at Red Mountain.

What is the most affordable Fort Mcdowell Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Fort Mcdowell Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Ascend at Longbow Highpoint and starts from $2,016.

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