Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Scottsdale Neighborhood of Scottsdale, AZ from $800 (31 Rentals)

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Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Downtown Scottsdale area of Scottsdale.

property at 3426 N Miller Rd

$1,300 - $1,500

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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3426 N Miller Rd

ScottsdaleAZ85251
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Emory Old Town
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$1,424 - $3,904
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$1,379 - $3,859
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Emory Old Town

4111 N Drinkwater BlvdScottsdale, AZ 85251
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property at 7430 E Chaparral Rd

$1,450

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$1,450

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$1,450

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Apr 1

7430 E Chaparral Rd, Unit 108A

7430 E Chaparral Rd
ScottsdaleAZ85250

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San Marin At The Civic Center
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$1,755 - $2,780
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$1,716 - $2,741
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$39

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$1,755 - $2,780
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

San Marin At The Civic Center

4215 N Drinkwater BlvdScottsdale, AZ 85251
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property at 4701 N 68th St

$1,890

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$1,890

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$1,890

2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo for Rent

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4701 N 68th St, Unit #131

4701 N 68th St
ScottsdaleAZ85251
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The Standard Scottsdale
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$1,894 - $4,020
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$1,688 - $3,814
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The Standard Scottsdale

6811 E Main StScottsdale, AZ 85251
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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 7601 E 2nd St

$1,600 - $5,000

1 Bedroom Rentals

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7601 E 2nd St

ScottsdaleAZ85251
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Cibola
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Cibola

7333 E Chaparral RdScottsdale, AZ 85250

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Scottsdale on Main
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Scottsdale on Main

6901 E Main StScottsdale, AZ 85251
property at 4215 N Drinkwater Blvd

$1,893

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$1,893

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$1,893

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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4215 N Drinkwater Blvd

ScottsdaleAZ85251

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. Sunshine Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,175. Here are the most affordable Downtown Scottsdale apartments for rent in Phoenix, AZ:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
One @ Old TownVisionaryStudio,1BA$950
Sunshine Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,175
Scottsdale Suites ApartmentsStudio, 1 bathStudio,1BA$1,250
Royal Palms ApartmentsRoyal Palms 1/11BR,1BA$1,400
Emory Old TownWrangler1BR,1BA$1,424
Tuscany2 Bedroom x 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1,600
Westside 74One Bed One Bath1BR,1BA$1,650
San Marin At The Civic Center1 Bed 1 Bath 796 SqFt (695 Net)1BR,1BA$1,755
Moderne ApartmentsA3.11BR,1BA$1,795
Scottsdale on MainStudio 2Studio,1BA$1,887

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Scottsdale, AZ

As of March 22, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown Scottsdale area is the $1.97 price per square foot 6805 E 2nd St. Model at 6805 E 2nd St., Unit 11 in the in the Downtown Scottsdale neighborhood starting from $1,950. The second greatest value Downtown Scottsdale apartment is the B2 Model at The Standard Scottsdale starting at $2,653 with a $2.70 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.
6805 E 2nd St., Unit 116805 E 2nd St.2BR,1BA$1.97
The Standard ScottsdaleB22BR,2BA$2.70
Westside 74Two Bed One Bath2BR,1BA$2.28
Moderne ApartmentsA41BR,1BA$2.58
Emory Old TownWrangler Renovated1BR,1BA$2.35
San Marin At The Civic Center1 Bed 1 Bath 796 SqFt (695 Net)1BR,1BA$2.53
Sunshine Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.81
Scottsdale Suites Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$2.58
Royal Palms ApartmentsRoyal Palms 1/11BR,1BA$2.41
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 Tuscany and starts from $2,000.

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