Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Scottsdale Neighborhood of Scottsdale, AZ from $800 (28 Rentals)

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property at 7601 E 2nd St

7601 E 2nd St

ScottsdaleAZ85251
property at 4950 N Miller Rd

4950 N Miller Rd

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 4701 N 68th St

4701 N 68th St

ScottsdaleAZ85251

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7333 E Chaparral Rd
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

7333 E Chaparral Rd

7333 E Chaparral RdScottsdale, AZ 85250
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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 ApartmentsStudio, 1 bathStudio,1BA$1,250
Royal Palms ApartmentsRoyal Palms 1/11BR,1BA$1,400
Tuscany1 Bedroom x 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,400
Westside 74StudioStudio,1BA$1,500
CibolaDurango Renovated1BR,1BA$1,599
San Marin At The Civic Center1 Bed 1 Bath 1023 SqFt (916 Net)1BR,1BA$1,664
Sentral Old TownA11BR,1BA$1,719
The Monde ScottsdaleS1Studio,1BA$1,805
Optima Sonoran Village5th AvenueStudio,1BA$1,914

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Scottsdale, AZ

As of November 02, 2025 the best value apartment in the Downtown Scottsdale area is the $1.96 price per square foot Bronco Renovated Model at Emory Old Town in the in the Downtown Scottsdale neighborhood starting from $2,100. The second greatest value Downtown Scottsdale apartment is the B1 Model at Moderne Apartments starting at $2,275 with a $2.28 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.
Emory Old TownBronco Renovated2BR,2BA$1.96
Moderne ApartmentsB12BR,2BA$2.28
6805 E 2nd St., Unit 116805 E 2nd St.2BR,1BA$2.10
San Marin At The Civic Center1 Bed 1 Bath 1023 SqFt (916 Net)1BR,1BA$1.82
CibolaDurango Renovated1BR,1BA$1.76
Scottsdale Suites Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$2.58
Royal Palms ApartmentsRoyal Palms 1/11BR,1BA$2.41
Tuscany1 Bedroom x 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.41
Westside 74StudioStudio ,1BA$2.73
One @ Old TownVisionaryStudio ,1BA$2.53

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

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 Tuscany and starts from $2,000.

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