
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Desert View Neighborhood of Scottsdale, AZ from $700 (43 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Desert View area of Scottsdale.


Tatum Place

Calista

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Catherine Townhomes

Ninety Degrees

Desert Horizon

Bellagio Apartments

Revive 25 Apartments
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18202 N Cave Creek Rd

Windsprings Apartments

Northerly Apartments

16821 N 26th St

Desert Springs Apartments

Paradise Village Apartments

Saratoga Ridge

Celia
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Monte Viejo

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Mountain View Casitas

Sun Terrace Apartments

18416 N Cave Creek Rd

16602 N 25th St

18233 N 13th Pl

IMT Desert Ridge
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Palms Luxury Apartments

Aria on Cave Creek Apartments

La Serena at Toscana

1130 E Grovers Ave

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Connect on Union

Seventeen805

Cordillera

6900 E Princess Dr
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17847 N 40th St

Sonterra Apartments at Paradise Valley

Rancho La Fuente

Escarlata 31

Paradise Valley Apartments

Buenas Paradise Valley

San Pedregal
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Senita on Cave Creek

The Reserve on Cave Creek
Desert View, Scottsdale, AZ Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Desert View?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Desert View Studio Apartments | $1,551 | $789 | $2,160 |
| Desert View 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,598 | $875 | $3,055 |
| Desert View 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,099 | $1,010 | $10,000+ |
| Desert View 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,738 | $1,167 | $10,000+ |
| Desert View 4 Bedroom Apartments | $8,626 | $8,626 | $8,626 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 43 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Desert View Neighborhood of Scottsdale, AZ.
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Cheapest Available Desert View Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Desert View area of Scottsdale, AZ is a 1 Bed unit found at Rancho La Fuente priced from $799. Windsprings Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $900. Here are the most affordable Desert View apartments for rent in Scottsdale, AZ:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rancho La Fuente | One Bed, One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $799 |
| Windsprings Apartments | 1 X 1 | 1BR,1BA | $900 |
| Northerly Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $950 |
| Desert Springs Apartments | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $999 |
| Escarlata 31 | 2 Bedrooms, 1 Bathroom Large | 2BR,1BA | $999 |
| Paradise Village Apartments | Two Bedroom Small | 2BR,1BA | $1,012 |
| Saratoga Ridge | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,037 |
| Mission Springs | B | 1BR,1BA | $1,050 |
| Celia | Crown | 1BR,1BA | $1,054 |
| Monte Viejo | E1A-D | Studio,1BA | $1,079 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Desert View, AZ
As of March 11, 2026 the best value apartment in the Desert View area is the $1.58 price per square foot 1717 E Union Hills Dr Model at 1717 E Union Hills Dr, Unit 1095 in the in the North Phoenix neighborhood starting from $2,100. The second greatest value Desert View apartment is the 3 Bed 2 Bath Model at Saratoga Ridge starting at $1,775 with a $1.49 price per square foot in the North Phoenix neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Desert View apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1717 E Union Hills Dr, Unit 1095 | 1717 E Union Hills Dr | 2BR,2BA | $1.58 |
| Saratoga Ridge | 3 Bed 2 Bath | 3BR,2BA | $1.49 |
| Sonterra Apartments at Paradise Valley | B3 (Sapphire) | 2BR,2BA | $1.61 |
| Senita on Cave Creek | B3 | 2BR,2BA | $1.44 |
| The Reserve on Cave Creek | Two A with Sunroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.41 |
| Sun Terrace Apartments | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.20 |
| Mountain View Casitas | B20A | 2BR,2BA | $1.33 |
| San Pedregal | One Bedroom/One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.62 |
| Mission Springs | A | 1BR,1BA | $1.58 |
| Rancho La Fuente | One Bed, One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.40 |
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Desert Trails Elementary School
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Desert View Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Desert View?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Desert View is under $1,079.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Desert View?
The cheapest apartment in Desert View is Rancho La Fuente which is listed at $799, while the average apartment in Desert View costs $8,626.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Desert View?
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 9 regular apartments in Desert View 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 Desert View?
Cheap apartments in Desert View have an average cost of $103 which is $8,523 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Desert View.
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Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.
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