
Cheap New Apartments for Rent in Scottsdale, AZ from $600 (50 Rentals)
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Las Aguas Apartments

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Seventyone15 McDowell

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Overture Kierland 55+ Active Adult Apartment Homes
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The Beverly

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Scottsdale Entrada Apartments

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The Tomscot

The View at Cascade

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Overture North Scottsdale 55+ Active Adult Apartment Homes

Modera Kierland

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Overture Arcadia 55+ Active Adult Apartments

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The Clayton on 2nd
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Carter

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Grayson on the Rail

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Vela at Tempe Town Lake

The Aubrey

SALT
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Smith & Rio

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Hangar 44

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The Cameron

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The Alyssa

Shorehaven

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Vero

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Slate Scottsdale

AVE Paradise Valley
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Maxwell on 66th

Valor on Eighth

Banyan on Washington

ArLo

Camden North End

The Piedmont

Mira Tempe

Camden Tempe II

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Zen On 50
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Scottsdale, AZ Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Scottsdale?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scottsdale Studio Apartments | $1,582 | $799 | $3,365 |
| Scottsdale 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,832 | $825 | $10,000+ |
| Scottsdale 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,461 | $1,000 | $10,000+ |
| Scottsdale 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,889 | $775 | $10,000+ |
| Scottsdale 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,452 | $715 | $10,000+ |
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Best Local Schools in Scottsdale, AZ
Desert Mountain High School
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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 $905.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Scottsdale?
The cheapest apartment in Scottsdale is Papago Vista which is listed at $850, while the average apartment in Scottsdale costs $6,145.
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 32 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 $165 which is $5,980 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Scottsdale.
Expert Rental Resources
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Helpful Local Expert Guides

A Local Experts Guide to the Top 10 Budget Friendly Neighborhoods in Phoenix, AZ
Written by: Andrew Jollett
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).

Experts Guide to the Top Neighborhoods in Phoenix, AZ for College Renters
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I never attended school in Phoenix. While living there for some time, I often longed to join in on the fun and adventure I saw students from a number of colleges in the area.

A Phoenix Experts Relocation Guide: Best Neighborhoods to Rent Near Banner, ASU, & Amazon
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Articles, How-To's, and Tips

Expert Solutions for Creating the Perfect Work-From-Home Apartment Layouts
Written by: Lauren Harrington
This article is based on first-hand experience managing apartment communities and helping renters adapt to their spaces after moving in.

What Does “Rent Burdened” Mean? How Much Rent Is Too Much
Written by: Lauren Harrington
This article draws from first-hand renter experiences and recurring financial challenges reported after moving in.

Maximizing Your Refund: Essential Tax Tips for Renters
Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.
Other than tax professionals, I can’t think of anyone who looks forward to tax season. For everybody else, April is a stressful month to collect information and meet deadlines.

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Written by: Lauren Harrington
Renting your next home can feel thrilling and overwhelming at the same time.