
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Scottsdale, AZ from $600 with Washer/Dryer (181 Rentals)
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One @ Old Town

Shadow Ridge Apartments

Polanco

Scottsdale 59

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Chazal Scottsdale

Casa Cibola

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Visconti at Camelback

Lucent Scottsdale

Irvine Park
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Denim Scottsdale

Desert Horizon

The Vintage

3302 N 67th St

Avia McCormick Ranch

Calista

Evara Living

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Hayden Park

Jade Scottsdale

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The Cortesian Apartments
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92Forty Scottsdale

Mosaic

MAA SkySong

The Allison Condominiums

Scottsdale Place Apartments

Tuscany Apartments

Oasis at Scottsdale

MAA Old Town Scottsdale

Ninety Degrees

The Viridian Apartments
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Kota North Scottsdale

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Tatum Place

Miramonte

Villa Montana

The Aliante by Picerne

Sonoran Vista

The Core Scottsdale

Merino at Scottsdale

Scottsdale Highlands Apartments

Scottsdale Haciendas
Roommate Matching: Finding the Right Fit and Avoiding Pitfalls
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Anacosta at McCormick Ranch

Morningside at Scottsdale Ranch

San Carlos

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IMT North Scottsdale

Manor Scottsdale

Vintage at Scottsdale

Las Aguas Apartments

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Catherine Townhomes

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GlenEagles

One North Scottsdale Apartments
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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 | $1,546 | $799 | $3,377 |
| Scottsdale 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,825 | $825 | $10,000+ |
| Scottsdale 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,455 | $1,035 | $10,000+ |
| Scottsdale 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,753 | $775 | $10,000+ |
| Scottsdale 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,704 | $725 | $10,000+ |
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A Phoenix Expert's Relocation Guide: Best Neighborhoods to Rent Near Banner, ASU, & Amazon
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Read ArticleExpert's Guide to the Top Neighborhoods in Phoenix, AZ for College Renters
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From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.
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Best Local Schools in Scottsdale, AZ
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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 $909.
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 $4,685.
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 34 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 $135 which is $4,550 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Scottsdale.
Expert Rental Resources
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A Local Experts Guide to the Top 10 Budget Friendly Neighborhoods in Phoenix, AZ
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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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A Phoenix Experts Relocation Guide: Best Neighborhoods to Rent Near Banner, ASU, & Amazon
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Written by: Lauren Harrington
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This article draws from first-hand renter experiences and recurring financial challenges reported after moving in.

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Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.
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