Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Desert View Neighborhood of Scottsdale, AZ from $700 (43 Rentals)

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Catherine Townhomes
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$1,357 - $3,927
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1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Catherine Townhomes

17212 N Scottsdale RdScottsdale, AZ 85255
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Desert Horizon
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Desert Horizon

16636 N 58th StScottsdale, AZ 85254

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Connect on Union
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$1,372 - $2,444
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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Mar 31

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2311 E Union Hills DrPhoenix, AZ 85024
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Rancho La Fuente
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Rancho La Fuente

16621 N 25th StPhoenix, AZ 85032
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Escarlata 31
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Escarlata 31

16645 N 31st StPhoenix, AZ 85032
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San Pedregal
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

San Pedregal

16601 N 12th StPhoenix, AZ 85022

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Harwood
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Harwood

2500 E Marco Polo RdPhoenix, AZ 85050
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Desert View, Scottsdale, AZ Local Guide

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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Rancho La FuenteOne Bed, One Bath1BR,1BA$799
Windsprings Apartments1 X 11BR,1BA$900
Northerly ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$950
Desert Springs Apartments1x11BR,1BA$999
Escarlata 312 Bedrooms, 1 Bathroom Large2BR,1BA$999
Paradise Village ApartmentsTwo Bedroom Small2BR,1BA$1,012
Saratoga Ridge1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,037
Mission SpringsB1BR,1BA$1,050
CeliaCrown1BR,1BA$1,054
Monte ViejoE1A-DStudio,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
1717 E Union Hills Dr, Unit 10951717 E Union Hills Dr2BR,2BA$1.58
Saratoga Ridge3 Bed 2 Bath3BR,2BA$1.49
Sonterra Apartments at Paradise ValleyB3 (Sapphire)2BR,2BA$1.61
Senita on Cave CreekB32BR,2BA$1.44
The Reserve on Cave CreekTwo A with Sunroom2BR,2BA$1.41
Sun Terrace Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.20
Mountain View CasitasB20A2BR,2BA$1.33
San PedregalOne Bedroom/One Bath1BR,1BA$1.62
Mission SpringsA1BR,1BA$1.58
Rancho La FuenteOne Bed, One Bath1BR,1BA$1.40

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Desert View, Scottsdale, AZ

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you comprehensive Lifestyle Ratings of neighborhoods, metropolitan areas, and rental properties across Arizona, including Scottsdale. Our Lifestyle Ratings help you zero-in on the perfect place to call home. This takes in many factors including searching for the best amenities, and outdoor amenities like tennis courts, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, in addition to floorplans, availablity, and pricing. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

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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