Cheap Homes for Rent in the Desert Mountain Neighborhood of Scottsdale, AZ from $1,850 (11 Rentals)

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Cheapest Available Desert Mountain Homes for Rent

 

The cheapest available rental home in the Desert Mountain area of Phoenix, AZ is a 2 Beds home found at 1 Easy St priced from $4,750. 5100 E Rancho Paloma Dr has the second lowest priced home, which is a 3 Beds rental home currently listed from $5,000. Here are the most affordable Desert Mountain homes for rent in Phoenix, AZ:

Home ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
1 Easy St1 Easy St2BR, 3BA$4,750
5100 E Rancho Paloma Dr5100 E Rancho Paloma Dr3BR, 2BA$5,000
9670 E Chuckwagon Ln9670 E Chuckwagon Ln2BR, 2BA$6,000
9780 E Preserve Way9780 E Preserve Way4BR, 5BA$9,750

Best Value Homes for Rent in Desert Mountain, AZ

As of September 18, 2026 the best value rental home in the Desert Mountain area is the $2.85 price per square foot 9780 E Preserve Way Model at 9780 E Preserve Way in the North Scottsdale neighborhood starting from $9,750. The second greatest value Desert Mountain rental home is the 30382 N 72nd Pl Model at 30382 N 72nd Pl in the North Scottsdale neighborhood starting at $6,500 with a $2.24 price per square foot. Here is today’s list of the best values for Desert Mountain homes based on price per square foot:

Home ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
9780 E Preserve Way9780 E Preserve Way4BR, 5BA$2.85
30382 N 72nd Pl30382 N 72nd Pl5BR, 4BA$2.24
36601 Mule Train Rd36601 Mule Train Rd2BR, 3BA$3.02
1 Easy St1 Easy St2BR, 3BA$2.57
5100 E Rancho Paloma Dr5100 E Rancho Paloma Dr3BR, 2BA$2.72
7402 Hum Rd7402 Hum Rd2BR, 2BA$1.61
9670 E Chuckwagon Ln9670 E Chuckwagon Ln2BR, 2BA$3.85

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Frequently Asked Questions about Desert Mountain

What type of rentals are currently available in Desert Mountain?

There are currently 25 Apartments for Rent in Desert Mountain, AZ with pricing that ranges from $1,199 to $14,269. There are also 156 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Desert Mountain ranging from $1,850 to $25,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Desert Mountain?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Desert Mountain ranges from $1,850 to $25,000 with an average monthly rent of $8,256.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Desert Mountain?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Desert Mountain range from $7,740 to $14,269, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $2,600 to $20,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $3,200 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $6,952.

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