Cheap Apartments for Rent in Scottsdale, AZ from $600 (313 Rentals)

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Chazal Scottsdale
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$1,157 - $2,253
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$1,157 - $2,253
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Chazal Scottsdale

1075 N Miller RdScottsdale, AZ 85257
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property at 8055 E Thomas Rd

$1,249 - $3,000

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8055 E Thomas Rd

ScottsdaleAZ85251
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The Cortesian Apartments
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$1,253 - $1,788
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$1,235 - $1,770
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$1,253 - $1,788
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The Cortesian Apartments

7749 E Camelback RdScottsdale, AZ 85251
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Visconti at Camelback
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$1,299 - $2,013
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$1,281 - $1,995
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Visconti at Camelback

7979 E Camelback RdScottsdale, AZ 85251
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property at 5995 N 78th St

$1,300 - $3,500

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5995 N 78th St

ScottsdaleAZ85250
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The Glen at Old Town
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$1,322 - $1,684
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$1,304 - $1,666
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$1,322 - $1,684
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The Glen at Old Town

7979 E Camelback RdScottsdale, AZ 85251
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Hayden Park
$1,376 - $2,822
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$1,319 - $2,765
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Hayden Park

3015 N Hayden RdScottsdale, AZ 85251
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property at 1221 N 85th Pl

$1,295 - $1,695

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1221 N 85th Pl

ScottsdaleAZ85257

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Scottsdale, AZ

Pricing Updated: 02/07/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Scottsdale, AZ area range in price from $789 to $25,000 with an overall median price of $7,453. The three Scottsdale neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Arcadia at $950, Chaparral at $1,200, and Old Town at $950. 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$2,274$95029
Chaparral$5,076$1,200141
Old Town$5,559$950282
Old Town Scottsdale$5,559$913466
McDowell Mountain$6,347$1,49926
Desert View$8,009$789381
Central Scottsdale$11,046$1,325167
Salt River Community$15,754$809267

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 $750. SoL in the Downtown Tempe neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 4 Beds apartment currently listed from $760. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Scottsdale apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Prados Apartments at ArcadiaS1Studio,1BA$750
SoL4BR/4BA - Silver4BR,4BA$760
Valencia ParkSonomaStudio,1BA$810
Papago VistaJunior One Bedroom1BR,1BA$825
San RivelloAlbaStudio,1BA$825
Arcadia on 49thSTUDIOStudio,1BA$869
Urban ConnectedThe Austin1BR,1BA$884
Scottsdale GatewayBayStudio,1BA$898
Monterey VillageA2 | 1x1 | Medium Affordable1BR,1BA$913
Senara ApartmentsE1 RenovatedStudio,1BA$920

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Scottsdale, AZ

As of February 07, 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 Three Bedroom 2.5 Bathroom 1797 Sq Ft Model at Villa Contento starting at $2,305 with a $1.28 price per square foot in the South Scottsdale 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
Villa ContentoThree Bedroom 2.5 Bathroom 1797 Sq Ft3BR,2.5BA$1.28
Nine20 TempeD1 PHPV4BR,4BA$0.73
Vintage at ScottsdaleLakeview2BR,2BA$1.46
Villas at PapagoTwo Bedroom1BR,1BA$0.88
Alanza PlaceVersailles2BR,2BA$1.38
Oasis at Scottsdale2 Bedr / 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.40
Arcadia 522x1a2BR,1BA$1.35
Cape Cod Apartments2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.44
University ParkTwo Bedroom Two Bathroom Ensuite2BR,2BA$1.25

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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 the Cheapest Studio apartment in Scottsdale?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Scottsdale is at Prados Apartments at Arcadia listed at $750.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Scottsdale Apartment is $825 at Papago Vista.

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 $950 at Papago Gardens Apartments.

What is the most affordable Scottsdale Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Scottsdale Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at SoL and starts from $935.

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