Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Scottsdale Neighborhood of Scottsdale, AZ from $800 (36 Rentals)

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Emory Old Town
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$1,605 - $3,904
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Emory Old Town

4111 N Drinkwater BlvdScottsdale, AZ 85251
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property at 7601 E 2nd St

$1,975 - $5,000

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7601 E 2nd St

ScottsdaleAZ85251
property at 4238 N Craftsman Ct

$2,034 - $9,280

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Studio To 2 Bedroom Rentals

Available Jul 26

4238 N Craftsman Ct

ScottsdaleAZ85251
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El Dorado Apartments
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

El Dorado Apartments

6825 E 4th StScottsdale, 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 4950 N Miller Rd

$1,350 - $2,100

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4950 N Miller Rd

ScottsdaleAZ85251

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property at 4917 N 73rd St

$1,495 - $2,500

2 Bedroom Rentals

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4917 N 73rd St

ScottsdaleAZ85251
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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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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 One @ Old Town priced from $950. Scottsdale Suites Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,250. Here are the most affordable Downtown Scottsdale apartments for rent in Phoenix, AZ:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
One @ Old TownVisionaryStudio,1BA$950
Scottsdale Suites ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,250
Royal Palms ApartmentsRoyal Palms 1/11BR,1BA$1,299
Tuscany ApartmentsOne bedroom, One bath1BR,1BA$1,400
Westside 74Westside 74 One Bedroom One Bath1BR,1BA$1,500
Moderne ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$1,766
Scottsdale on MainStudio 2Studio,1BA$1,799
Emory Old TownWrangler Renovated1BR,1BA$1,810
San Marin At The Civic Center1 Bed 1 Bath 1023 SqFt (916 Net)1BR,1BA$1,966

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Scottsdale, AZ

As of June 22, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown Scottsdale area is the $1.91 price per square foot Hermosa Renovated Model at Cibola in the in the Resort Corridor neighborhood starting from $2,599. The second greatest value Downtown Scottsdale apartment is the 6805 E 2nd St. Model at 6805 E 2nd St., Unit 11 starting at $1,875 with a $1.89 price per square foot in the Downtown Scottsdale neighborhood. 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.
CibolaHermosa Renovated3BR,2BA$1.91
6805 E 2nd St., Unit 116805 E 2nd St.2BR,1BA$1.89
4020 Lofts0 Beds, 1 BathsStudio ,1BA$2.88
San Marin At The Civic Center1 Bed 1 Bath 1023 SqFt (916 Net)1BR,1BA$2.15
Westside 74Westside 74 Two Bedroom One Bath2BR,1BA$2.28
Emory Old TownWrangler Renovated1BR,1BA$2.47
Moderne ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$2.90
Scottsdale Suites Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.58
Royal Palms ApartmentsRoyal Palms 1/11BR,1BA$2.24
One @ Old TownVisionaryStudio ,1BA$2.53

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 One @ Old Town listed at $950.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Downtown Scottsdale Apartment is $1,150 at One @ Old Town.

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 $1,350 at One @ Old Town.

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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