Cheap Apartments for Rent in Scottsdale, AZ from $600 (312 Rentals)

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Chazal Scottsdale
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$1,012 - $2,048
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Chazal Scottsdale

1075 N Miller RdScottsdale, AZ 85257
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Visconti at Camelback
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$1,032 - $1,813
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Visconti at Camelback

7979 E Camelback RdScottsdale, AZ 85251
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The Glen at Old Town
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$1,132 - $1,547
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The Glen at Old Town

7979 E Camelback RdScottsdale, AZ 85251
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Hayden Park
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$1,335 - $2,197
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Hayden Park

3015 N Hayden RdScottsdale, AZ 85251
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4630 N 68th St

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Scottsdale, AZ

Pricing Updated: 05/09/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Scottsdale, AZ area range in price from $789 to $25,000 with an overall median price of $3,737. The three Scottsdale neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Arcadia at $950, Central Scottsdale at $1,211, and Salt River Community at $849. Here is today’s list of the top 8 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Scottsdale Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Arcadia$1,897$95027
Central Scottsdale$2,190$1,211150
Salt River Community$2,296$849254
Old Town$2,528$950259
Chaparral$2,647$1,032157
McDowell Mountain$2,835$1,20019
Old Town Scottsdale$5,925$950446
Desert View$9,583$789436

Cheapest Available Scottsdale Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Scottsdale, AZ is a Studio unit found at Arcadia on 49th in the Downtown Phoenix neighborhood priced from $801. Valencia Park in the South Phoenix neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $820. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Scottsdale apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Arcadia on 49thS1: 0 Bed 1 BathStudio,1BA$801
Valencia ParkSonomaStudio,1BA$820
Santorini Villa Apartments1 Bedroom Santorini1BR,1BA$825
Papago VistaJunior One Bedroom1BR,1BA$850
Prados Apartments at ArcadiaA11BR,1BA$899
San RivelloAlbaStudio,1BA$900
Papago Crossing1x11BR,1BA$905
Parq on 50th ApartmentsWillowStudio,1BA$925
Senara ApartmentsA1 Classic1BR,1BA$930
SoL4BR/4BA - Silver4BR,4BA$940

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Scottsdale, AZ

As of May 09, 2026 the best value apartment in the Scottsdale area is the $0.53 price per square foot Furnished Townhome Model at Lofts on 8th | Student Housing in the in the Downtown Tempe neighborhood starting from $999. The second greatest value Scottsdale apartment is the Two Bedroom Villas Model at Villas at Papago starting at $1,400 with a $1.24 price per square foot in the South Phoenix 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.
Lofts on 8th | Student HousingFurnished Townhome4BR,4.5BA$0.53
Villas at PapagoTwo Bedroom Villas2BR,1BA$1.24
The Allison CondominiumsTallbot2BR,2BA$1.49
Tempe Horizons2 Bed/2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.36
Nine20 TempeB12BR,2BA$1.41
Cape Cod Apartments2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.44
The Vintage2 Bed - 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.47
Gateway at Tempe2x2 L Renovated2BR,2BA$1.39
Papago Crossing1x11BR,1BA$1.29
Santorini Villa Apartments1 Bedroom Santorini1BR,1BA$1.47

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Scottsdale Overview

Scottsdale is a vibrant city that's regularly ranked among the top most desirable cities to call home. Thanks to its close proximity to Arizona's capital city Phoenix, Scottsdale has adopted quite a bustling urban center where art, shopping, dining, and tons of entertainment can be found all year long. Set atop the stunning Sonoran Desert and nestled next to the McDowell Mountains, Scottsdale has something for everybody. Having so much to do and so many great options for Scottsdale apartments available makes life here fantastic!

Why live in Scottsdale, AZ?

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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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 $940.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Scottsdale?

The cheapest apartment in Scottsdale is Santorini Villa Apartments which is listed at $825, while the average apartment in Scottsdale costs $3,737.

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 31 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 $183 which is $3,554 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Scottsdale.

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