
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Central Scottsdale Neighborhood of Scottsdale, AZ from $900 (63 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Central Scottsdale area of Scottsdale.


Villa Montana

Evara Living

9465 N 92nd St, Unit 216

Del Sol

Jade Scottsdale

Mosaic

The Aliante by Picerne

9451 E Becker Ln

Anacosta at McCormick Ranch
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9451 E Becker Ln, Unit 1018

9430 E Mission Ln

9450 N 94th Pl

9465 N 92nd St

9445 N 94th Pl

Morningside at Scottsdale Ranch

9600 N 96th St, Unit 267

10015 E Mountain View Rd

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La Privada

11011 N 92nd St
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10080 E Mountainview Lake Dr

9275 E Mission Ln

10444 N 69th St

9550 N 94th Pl

11260 N 92nd St

11333 N 92nd St, Unit 1003

11680 E Sahuaro Dr

9460 E Mission Ln

8787 E Mountain View Rd

9115 E Purdue Ave
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9460 E Mission Ln, Unit 116

8250 E Arabian Trail

9600 N 96th St

Frank's on Shea

Cabrillo

Casa Santa Fe

9450 E Becker Ln

11375 E Sahuaro Dr

Starfire House Apartments

10115 E Mountain View Rd
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Camden Montierra

Camden San Paloma

9450 N 95th St

11023 N St Andrews Way

10019 E Mountain View Rd

9711 E Mountain View Rd

8256 E Arabian Trail

9355 N 91st St

Patek Philippe Luxury Apartments

11333 N 92nd St
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Central Scottsdale, Scottsdale, AZ Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Central Scottsdale?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central Scottsdale Studio Apartments | $1,995 | $1,559 | $2,431 |
| Central Scottsdale 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,746 | $1,260 | $4,000 |
| Central Scottsdale 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,081 | $1,522 | $5,564 |
| Central Scottsdale 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,786 | $1,738 | $7,995 |
| Central Scottsdale 4 Bedroom Apartments | $7,575 | $5,886 | $9,265 |
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Cheapest Available Central Scottsdale Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Central Scottsdale area of Scottsdale, AZ is a 1 Bed unit found at Villa Montana priced from $1,260. Casa Santa Fe has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,269. Here are the most affordable Central Scottsdale apartments for rent in Scottsdale, AZ:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Villa Montana | Ventura | 1BR,1BA | $1,260 |
| Casa Santa Fe | 1X1-652 | 1BR,1BA | $1,269 |
| Evara Living | Copper | 1BR,1BA | $1,349 |
| Del Sol | 1A | 1BR,1BA | $1,358 |
| Mosaic | Emerald | 1BR,1BA | $1,401 |
| Cabrillo | 2X2-935 | 2BR,2BA | $1,419 |
| Jade Scottsdale | Garnet | 1BR,1BA | $1,451 |
| Cortland Scottsdale Mountain | Quartz | 1BR,1BA | $1,482 |
| Anacosta at McCormick Ranch | Catania (A-2) | 1BR,1BA | $1,519 |
| La Privada | 1X1 Desert Palm | 1BR,1BA | $1,740 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Central Scottsdale, AZ
As of June 15, 2026 the best value apartment in the Central Scottsdale area is the $1.75 price per square foot C1 Model at Morningside at Scottsdale Ranch in the in the Via Linda Corridor neighborhood starting from $2,155. The second greatest value Central Scottsdale apartment is the 2a2 Model at The Aliante by Picerne starting at $1,969 with a $1.68 price per square foot in the McDowell Mountain Ranch neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Central Scottsdale apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morningside at Scottsdale Ranch | C1 | 3BR,2BA | $1.75 |
| The Aliante by Picerne | 2a2 | 2BR,2BA | $1.68 |
| Villa Montana | Santiago | 2BR,2BA | $2.01 |
| Cabrillo | 2X1-915 | 2BR,1BA | $1.62 |
| La Privada | 1X1 Desert Palm | 1BR,1BA | $2.01 |
| Mosaic | Emerald | 1BR,1BA | $1.94 |
| Jade Scottsdale | Garnet | 1BR,1BA | $2.04 |
| Del Sol | 1A | 1BR,1BA | $1.94 |
| Cortland Scottsdale Mountain | Quartz | 1BR,1BA | $2.22 |
| Casa Santa Fe | 1X1-652 | 1BR,1BA | $1.95 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Central Scottsdale Apartments
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Central Scottsdale Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Central Scottsdale Apartment is $1,260 at Villa Montana.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Central Scottsdale Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Central Scottsdale is starting from $1,419 at Cabrillo.
What is the most affordable Central Scottsdale Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Central Scottsdale Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Mosaic and starts from $1,738.
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