Cheap Apartments for Rent in Scottsdale, AZ from $650 (301 Rentals)

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Visconti at Camelback
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$1,018 - $1,868

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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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$1,030 - $1,358

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The Glen at Old Town

7979 E Camelback RdScottsdale, AZ 85251
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Denim Scottsdale
$1,205 - $2,568

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Denim Scottsdale

7791 E Osborn RdScottsdale, AZ 85251
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Chazal Scottsdale
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$1,236 - $2,012

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Chazal Scottsdale

1075 N Miller RdScottsdale, AZ 85257
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Jade Scottsdale
$1,255 - $1,764

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Jade Scottsdale

11545 N Frank Lloyd Wright BlvdScottsdale, AZ 85259
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Miramonte
$1,281 - $2,816

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Miramonte

8025 E Lincoln DrScottsdale, AZ 85250
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Hayden Park
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$1,299 - $1,899

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Hayden Park

3015 N Hayden RdScottsdale, AZ 85251
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property at 7234 E Belleview St
$1,350 - $1,650
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7234 E Belleview St

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property at 1221 N 85th Pl
$1,395 - $1,795
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$1,450 - $5,000
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4630 N 68th St

ScottsdaleAZ85251

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Scottsdale, AZ

Pricing Updated: 09/22/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Scottsdale, AZ area range in price from $725 to $32,994 with an overall median price of $1,843. The three Scottsdale neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Salt River Community at $1,788, Chaparral at $1,790, and Old Town Scottsdale at $1,799. 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$1,788$725187
Chaparral$1,790$1,018116
Old Town Scottsdale$1,799$947402
Desert View$1,800$999300
Arcadia$1,845$95034
Old Town$1,853$955222
McDowell Mountain$2,167$1,39927
Central Scottsdale$2,308$1,25577

Cheapest Available Scottsdale Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Scottsdale, AZ is a Studio unit found at Prados Apartments at Arcadia in the South Phoenix neighborhood priced from $700. Valencia Park in the South Phoenix neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $720. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Scottsdale apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Prados Apartments at ArcadiaS1Studio, 1BA$700
Valencia ParkSonomaStudio, 1BA$720
4837 E Willetta St.1BR/1.0BA1BR, 1BA$799
TerrasolA11BR, 1BA$856
San RivelloAlbaStudio, 1BA$875
Senara ApartmentsA1 Classic1BR, 1BA$880
The Marlowe1x11BR, 1BA$895
Papago Vista Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR, 1BA$895
Boulder Creek ApartmentsA11BR, 1BA$900

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Scottsdale, AZ

As of September 22, 2026 the best value apartment in the Scottsdale area is the $0.43 price per square foot Furnished Townhome Model at Lofts on 8th | Student Housing in the Downtown Tempe neighborhood starting from $799. The second greatest value Scottsdale apartment is the 2402 E 5th St Model at 2402 E 5th St, Unit 1618 in the South Phoenix neighborhood starting at $725 with a $0.43 price per square foot. 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$0.43
2402 E 5th St, Unit 16182402 E 5th St4BR, 3BA$0.43
2614 North 72nd Place2BR/2.0BA2BR, 2BA$1.25
Tempe Horizons2 Bed/2 Bath2BR, 2BA$1.36
Monterey Apartments2x22BR, 2BA$1.34
Nine20 TempeB1 PH2BR, 2BA$1.29
SoL2BR/2BA - Golden Cove2BR, 2BA$1.18
Galaxy Estates2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR, 1BA$1.28
Gateway at Tempe - Lease by the bed2x2 S Renovated2BR, 2BA$1.32
4837 E Willetta St.1BR/1.0BA1BR, 1BA$1.23

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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.

Scottsdale, AZ
Population: 255,310

Ranked #85

in US Census Population by City

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Scottsdale Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Scottsdale?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Scottsdale is at Prados Apartments at Arcadia listed at $700.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Scottsdale Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Scottsdale Apartment is $770 at Valencia Park.

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

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Scottsdale is starting from $926 at Terrasol.

What is the most affordable Scottsdale Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Scottsdale Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at 2314 N 46th St and starts from $1,600.

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