
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Scottsdale Neighborhood of Scottsdale, AZ from $800 (25 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Downtown Scottsdale area of Scottsdale.


The Palladium

Westside 74

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Tuscany

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San Marin At The Civic Center
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The Monde Scottsdale

7430 E Chaparral Rd
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6901 E Main St

Senara Apartments
Downtown Scottsdale, Scottsdale, AZ Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Downtown Scottsdale?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
---|---|---|---|
Downtown Scottsdale Studio Apartments | $1,829 | $880 | $2,674 |
Downtown Scottsdale 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,301 | $940 | $10,000+ |
Downtown Scottsdale 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,047 | $1,350 | $10,000+ |
Downtown Scottsdale 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,904 | $2,100 | $10,000+ |
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There are currently 25 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Downtown Scottsdale Neighborhood of Scottsdale, AZ.
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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 Senara Apartments priced from $880. One @ Old Town has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,250. Here are the most affordable Downtown Scottsdale apartments for rent in Phoenix, AZ:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
---|---|---|---|
Senara Apartments | 0 bedroom, 1 Bathroom | Studio,1BA | $880 |
One @ Old Town | Sunset | 1BR,1BA | $1,250 |
Lucent Scottsdale | S1 | Studio,1BA | $1,497 |
Tuscany | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,500 |
The Palladium | Rhodium Renovated | 1BR,1BA | $1,585 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Scottsdale, AZ
As of May 28, 2025 the best value apartment in the Downtown Scottsdale area is the $1.67 price per square foot Hermosa Classic Model at Cibola in the in the Resort Corridor neighborhood starting from $2,275. The second greatest value Downtown Scottsdale apartment is the 6805 E 2nd St. Model at 6805 E 2nd St., Unit 11 starting at $1,985 with a $2.01 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Cibola | Hermosa Classic | 3BR,2BA | $1.67 |
6805 E 2nd St., Unit 11 | 6805 E 2nd St. | 2BR,1BA | $2.01 |
San Marin At The Civic Center | 2 Bed 2 Bath 1026 SqFt (926 Net) | 2BR,2BA | $2.13 |
Ten Wine Lofts | Meritage | 1BR,1BA | $2.20 |
The Clayton on 2nd | 1A | 1BR,1.5BA | $2.15 |
6738 E Osborn Rd, Unit 1 | 6738 E Osborn Rd | 2BR,1BA | $2.27 |
Westside 74 | Two Bed Two Bath | 2BR,2BA | $2.41 |
The Palladium | Rhodium Renovated | 1BR,1BA | $2.17 |
One @ Old Town | Sunset | 1BR,1BA | $2.17 |
Senara Apartments | 0 bedroom, 1 bathroom | Studio ,1BA | $2.23 |
Getting Around the Downtown Scottsdale Neighborhood in Scottsdale, AZ
Walk Score®
83 / 100
Very Walkable
Most errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
83 / 100
Very Bikeable
Biking is convenient for most trips
Transit Score®
48 / 100
Some Transit
A few nearby public transportation options
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown Scottsdale Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Downtown Scottsdale?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Downtown Scottsdale is under $1,800.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Downtown Scottsdale?
The cheapest apartment in Downtown Scottsdale is Senara Apartments which is listed at $940, while the average apartment in Downtown Scottsdale costs $20,340.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Downtown Scottsdale?
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 37 regular apartments in Downtown Scottsdale 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 Downtown Scottsdale?
Cheap apartments in Downtown Scottsdale have an average cost of $155 which is $20,185 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown Scottsdale.
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