Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Scottsdale Neighborhood of Scottsdale, AZ from $800 (32 Rentals)

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6901 E Main St

ScottsdaleAZ85251

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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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6901 E Main 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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El Dorado Apartments
3 Bedroom Apartments

El Dorado Apartments

6825 E 4th StScottsdale, AZ 85251
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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

Cheapest Available Downtown Scottsdale Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Downtown Scottsdale area of Phoenix, AZ is a 1 Bed unit found at Royal Palms Apartments priced from $837. One @ Old Town has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,150. Here are the most affordable Downtown Scottsdale apartments for rent in Phoenix, AZ:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Royal Palms ApartmentsRoyal Palms 1/11BR,1BA$837
One @ Old TownVisionaryStudio,1BA$1,150
Tuscany1 Bedroom x 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,400
The PalladiumRhodium1BR,1BA$1,448
Optima Sonoran Village5th AvenueStudio,1BA$1,621
Westside 74One Bed One Bath1BR,1BA$1,650
San Marin At The Civic Center1 Bed 1 Bath 796 SqFt (695 Net)1BR,1BA$1,681
CibolaBelize Classic1BR,1BA$1,726
The Monde ScottsdaleS1Studio,1BA$1,745

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Scottsdale, AZ

As of July 15, 2025 the best value apartment in the Downtown Scottsdale area is the $1.68 price per square foot Royal Palms 3/2 Model at Royal Palms Apartments in the in the Downtown Scottsdale neighborhood starting from $2,100. The second greatest value Downtown Scottsdale apartment is the A18 Model at Sentral Old Town starting at $2,864 with a $2.67 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.
Royal Palms ApartmentsRoyal Palms 3/23BR,1BA$1.68
Sentral Old TownA181BR,1BA$2.67
The Standard ScottsdaleB22BR,2BA$2.50
CibolaBelize Renovated1BR,1BA$2.03
The Clayton on 2nd1A1BR,1.5BA$2.15
6738 E Osborn Rd, Unit 16738 E Osborn Rd2BR,1BA$2.27
Westside 74One Bed One Bath1BR,1BA$2.20
The PalladiumRhodium Renovated1BR,1BA$2.16
San Marin At The Civic Center1 Bed 1 Bath 796 SqFt (695 Net)1BR,1BA$2.42
Tuscany1 Bedroom x 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.41

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 $1,150.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Downtown Scottsdale Apartment is $837 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 $1,450 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 $1,950.

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