Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Scottsdale Neighborhood of Scottsdale, AZ from $850 (37 Rentals)

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property at 7601 E 2nd St
$1,500 - $5,000
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7601 E 2nd St

ScottsdaleAZ85251
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Emory Old Town
$1,625 - $3,904

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Base Rent$1,625 - $3,904

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1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Emory Old Town

4111 N Drinkwater BlvdScottsdale, AZ 85251
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property at 4701 N 68th St
$1,775 - $3,800
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4701 N 68th St

ScottsdaleAZ85251
property at 4200 N Miller Rd
$1,595 - $1,800
1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals
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4200 N Miller Rd

ScottsdaleAZ85251

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The Monde Scottsdale
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$2,016 - $5,766

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The Monde Scottsdale

4624 N 73rd StScottsdale, AZ 85251
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One @ Old Town
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

One @ Old Town

3620 N Miller RdScottsdale, AZ 85251
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Loft 6
1 Bedroom Apartments

Loft 6

6945 E 2nd StScottsdale, AZ 85251
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Carmello
2 Bedroom Apartments

Carmello

6915 E 3rd StScottsdale, AZ 85251
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property at 4701 N 68th St
$1,775

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4701 N 68th St, Unit 239

4701 N 68th St
ScottsdaleAZ85251
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Cibola
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Cibola

7333 E Chaparral RdScottsdale, AZ 85250
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Mz Townhomes
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Mz Townhomes

7301 E Minnezona AveScottsdale, AZ 85251
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The James
2 Bedroom Apartments

The James

3524 N Miller RdScottsdale, AZ 85251
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Ten Wine Lofts
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Ten Wine Lofts

7126 E Osborn RdScottsdale, AZ 85251

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Casita El Puente
2 Bedroom Apartments

Casita El Puente

5100 N MILLER RdScottsdale, AZ 85250

Cheapest Available Downtown Scottsdale Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Downtown Scottsdale area of Phoenix, AZ is a Studio unit found at Scottsdale Suites Apartments priced from $1,250. Royal Palms Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,299. Here are the most affordable Downtown Scottsdale apartments for rent in Phoenix, AZ:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Scottsdale Suites ApartmentsStudioStudio, 1BA$1,250
Royal Palms ApartmentsRoyal Palms 1/11BR, 1BA$1,299
Tuscany ApartmentsOne bedroom, One bath1BR, 1BA$1,400
Emory Old TownWrangler Renovated1BR, 1BA$1,775
Moderne ApartmentsA11BR, 1BA$1,785
San Marin At The Civic Center1 Bed 1 Bath 796 SqFt (695 Net)1BR, 1BA$1,811
Westside 74Westside 74 Two Bedroom One Bath2BR, 1BA$1,825
Scottsdale on MainStudio 1Studio, 1BA$1,827
Optima Sonoran Village5th AvenueStudio, 1BA$1,849

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Scottsdale, AZ

As of September 22, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown Scottsdale area is the $1.89 price per square foot Guadalahara Renovated Model at Cibola in the Resort Corridor neighborhood starting from $2,299. The second greatest value Downtown Scottsdale apartment is the B7 Model at Sentral Old Town in the Downtown Scottsdale neighborhood starting at $2,968 with a $2.61 price per square foot. Here is today’s list of the best values for Downtown Scottsdale apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
CibolaGuadalahara Renovated2BR, 2BA$1.89
Sentral Old TownB72BR, 2BA$2.61
6805 E 2nd St., Unit 116805 E 2nd St.2BR, 1BA$1.89
4020 Lofts0 Beds, 1 BathsStudio, 1BA$2.88
Westside 74Westside 74 Two Bedroom One Bath2BR, 1BA$2.15
Emory Old TownWrangler Renovated1BR, 1BA$2.42
San Marin At The Civic Center1 Bed 1 Bath 796 SqFt (695 Net)1BR, 1BA$2.61
Moderne ApartmentsA11BR, 1BA$2.93
Scottsdale Suites Apartments1 Bedroom1BR, 1BA$2.58
Royal Palms ApartmentsRoyal Palms 1/11BR, 1BA$2.24

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown Scottsdale Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Downtown Scottsdale?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Downtown Scottsdale is at Scottsdale Suites Apartments listed at $1,250.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Downtown Scottsdale Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Downtown Scottsdale Apartment is $1,299 at Royal Palms Apartments.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Downtown Scottsdale Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Downtown Scottsdale is starting from $1,650 at Royal Palms Apartments.

What is the most affordable Downtown Scottsdale Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Downtown Scottsdale Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Royal Palms Apartments and starts from $2,100.

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