
Cheap 1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Scottsdale, AZ from $820 (236 Rentals)


6125 E Indian School Rd, Unit 220

Chazal Scottsdale

Visconti at Camelback

Jade Scottsdale

Polanco

Calista

The Cortesian Apartments

One @ Old Town

Scottsdale 59
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Denim Scottsdale

Hacienda De Los Arcos

Irvine Park

3040 N 70th St

Monterey Apartments

Orange Tree Villa Apartments

5995 N 78th St

The Glen at Old Town

4630 N 68th St

Villa Montana
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8649 E Royal Palm Rd

14145 N 92nd St

IMT North Scottsdale

9259 E Raintree Dr

11375 E Sahuaro Dr

Avia McCormick Ranch

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Ninety Degrees

1221 N 85th Pl

6804 E 2nd St

Kota North Scottsdale

Shadow Ridge Apartments

Tuscany

Royal Palms Apartments

4850 E Desert Cove Ave

Merino at Scottsdale

Tatum Place
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Las Aguas Apartments

MAA SkySong

4925 E Desert Cove Ave

6505 E Osborn Rd

The 89 on Hayden Apartments

Fireside East Apartments

3114 N 68th St

The Aliante by Picerne

The Tomscot
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Scottsdale?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scottsdale Studio Apartments | $1,532 | $725 | $5,315 |
| Scottsdale 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,807 | $820 | $10,000+ |
| Scottsdale 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,406 | $1,000 | $10,000+ |
| Scottsdale 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,968 | $775 | $10,000+ |
| Scottsdale 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,100 | $695 | $10,000+ |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleScottsdale, AZ
Ranked #5
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Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
2.5Pet Friendly
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Scottsdale Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Scottsdale?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Scottsdale is under $895.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Scottsdale?
The cheapest apartment in Scottsdale is Terrasol which is listed at $820, while the average apartment in Scottsdale costs $8,668.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in 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 39 regular apartments in 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 Scottsdale?
Cheap apartments in Scottsdale have an average cost of $176 which is $8,492 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Scottsdale.
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