
Cheap Studio Apartments for Rent in Scottsdale, AZ from $749 (71 Rentals)


5900 E Thomas Rd

The Glen at Old Town

Scottsdale 59

Shadow Ridge Apartments

One @ Old Town

Scottsdale Serrento

Lucent Scottsdale
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Broadstone Scottsdale Quarter

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Tuscany

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Roadrunner on McDowell
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The Scottsdale Grand

15501 N Dial Blvd

7350 N Vía Paseo Del Sur

Furnished Studio-Phoenix - Scottsdale - North

The Core Scottsdale

The Lincoln Scottsdale

6901 E Main St

Vitri

Furnished Studio-Phoenix - Scottsdale - Ol

The Monde Scottsdale
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Prados Apartments at Arcadia

Valencia Park

Senara Apartments
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Paseo on University

The Retreat at Rio Salado
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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 | $1,600 | $749 | $5,652 |
Scottsdale 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,009 | $835 | $10,000+ |
Scottsdale 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,590 | $950 | $10,000+ |
Scottsdale 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,839 | $840 | $10,000+ |
Scottsdale 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,321 | $700 | $10,000+ |
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Getting Around Scottsdale, AZ
Walk Score®
44 / 100
Car-Dependent
Most errands require a car
Bike Score®
57 / 100
Bikeable
Some bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
25 / 100
Some Transit
A few nearby public transportation options
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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 $995.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Scottsdale?
The cheapest apartment in Scottsdale is Prados Apartments at Arcadia which is listed at $749, while the average apartment in Scottsdale costs $5,271.
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 52 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 $192 which is $5,079 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Scottsdale.
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