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| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scottsdale Studio Apartments | $1,538 | $750 | $3,855 |
Scottsdale 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,836 | $807 | $10,000+ |
| Scottsdale 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,481 | $899 | $10,000+ |
| Scottsdale 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,034 | $830 | $10,000+ |
| Scottsdale 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,908 | $750 | $10,000+ |
There are currently 890 available 1 Bedroom apartment units from neighborhoods all over Scottsdale, AZ that range in price from $799 to $25,000. Desert View, Old Town Scottsdale and Salt River Community are the neighborhoods that currently have the most 1 Bedroom availability. Here is today's list of the top neighborhoods in Scottsdale with the most available 1 Bedroom apartments:
| Neighborhood | Available Units | Median Price | Min Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Desert View | 203 | $1,590 | $799 |
| Old Town Scottsdale | 197 | $1,699 | $1,000 |
| Salt River Community | 166 | $1,811 | $849 |
| Old Town | 128 | $1,763 | $1,000 |
| Central Scottsdale | 125 | $1,899 | $1,140 |
| Chaparral | 56 | $1,620 | $1,058 |
| Arcadia | 10 | $1,675 | $950 |
| McDowell Mountain | 5 | $2,070 | $1,600 |
The largest available 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Scottsdale, AZ is found at Northbend in the Downtown Tempe neighborhood and is 1,258 square feet priced from $2,222. The Aston North Scottsdale in the West Cactus neighborhood has the second largest 1 Bedroom, which is sized at 1,180 square feet and currently listed start at $2,695. Here is today’s list of the largest available 1 Bedroom units in Scottsdale:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Square Footage | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northbend | Y - Live / Work | 1,258 Sq Ft | $2,222 |
| The Aston North Scottsdale | A3.1 | 1,180 Sq Ft | $2,695 |
| Optima Kierland Tower II | 7190-21 | 1,128 Sq Ft | $4,664 |
| Optima Kierland Tower III | 7190-21 | 1,128 Sq Ft | $4,664 |
| SALT | One Bedroom Loft | 1,118 Sq Ft | $2,497 |
| Emory Old Town | Silver Spur Suite | 1,116 Sq Ft | $2,148 |
| Envy Residences | 1 Bedroom plus Den | 1,114 Sq Ft | $3,250 |
| Smith & Rio | B8 | 1,105 Sq Ft | $2,264 |
| Mira Tempe | 1 Bed / 1.5 Bath | 1,105 Sq Ft | $2,850 |
As of February 23, 2026 the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Scottsdale, AZ is the A1 Model starting from $807 at Terrasol in the South Phoenix neighborhood. The second most affordable Scottsdale 1 Bedroom is the Junior One Bedroom Model at Papago Vista starting at $825 . The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Scottsdale is currently $1,836. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in Scottsdale:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Priced From |
|---|---|---|
| Terrasol | A1 | $807 |
| Papago Vista | Junior One Bedroom | $825 |
| Santorini Villa Apartments | 1 Bedroom | $825 |
| Papago Gardens Apartments | Santorini Villas - 1 Bedroom | $825 |
| Valencia Park | Coronado | $880 |
| Urban Connected | The Austin | $884 |
| Willowbrook Apartments | 219 | $895 |
| Boulder Creek Apartments | A1 | $900 |
| Monterey Village | A1 | 1x1 | Small Affordable | $907 |
| Prados Apartments at Arcadia | A1 | $950 |
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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.
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Currently the most affordable 1 Bedroom in Scottsdale is at Terrasol listed at $807.
The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Scottsdale is $1,836.
Today's apartment with the most square footage in Scottsdale is a 1,258 square feet unit starting from $2,222 at Northbend.
The average size for a 1 Bedroom rental in Scottsdale is currently 797 sq ft.
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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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