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property at 7616 E Mary Sharon Dr

$950

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$950

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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7616 E Mary Sharon Dr, Unit 2

7616 E Mary Sharon Dr
ScottsdaleAZ85266
property at 4354 N 82nd St

$1,249 - $2,300

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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4354 N 82nd St

ScottsdaleAZ85251

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property at 8055 E Thomas Rd

$1,299 - $3,000

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8055 E Thomas Rd

ScottsdaleAZ85251
property at 1221 N 85th Pl

$1,395 - $1,795

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$1,395 - $1,795

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1221 N 85th Pl

ScottsdaleAZ85257

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property at 7009 E Acoma Dr

$1,495

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$1,495

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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7009 E Acoma Dr, Unit 2073

7009 E Acoma Dr
ScottsdaleAZ85254
property at 1156 E Tempe Dr

$1,495

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$1,495

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$1,495

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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1156 E Tempe Dr, Unit 1156

1156 E Tempe Dr
TempeAZ85288
property at 4620 N 68th St

$1,500

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$1,500

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$1,500

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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4620 N 68th St, Unit 109

4620 N 68th St
ScottsdaleAZ85251

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property at 2228 N 52nd St

$1,500

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$1,500

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Sep 1

2228 N 52nd St, Unit 119

2228 N 52nd St
PhoenixAZ85008
property at 7510 E Thomas Rd

$1,500

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$1,500

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$1,500

2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Aug 15

7510 E Thomas Rd, Unit 231

7510 E Thomas Rd
ScottsdaleAZ85251
property at 5877 N Granite Reef Rd

$1,550

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$1,550

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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5877 N Granite Reef Rd, Unit 2229

5877 N Granite Reef Rd
ScottsdaleAZ85250

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property at 3600 Hayden Rd

$1,525 - $5,000

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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3600 Hayden Rd

ScottsdaleAZ85251
property at 5877 N Granite Reef Rd

$1,600

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$1,600

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$1,600

2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo for Rent

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5877 N Granite Reef Rd, Unit 1154

5877 N Granite Reef Rd
ScottsdaleAZ85250
property at 4465 E Paradise Vlg Pkwy S

$1,600

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$1,600

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$1,600

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Scottsdale, AZ

Pricing Updated: 08/09/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Scottsdale, AZ area range in price from $895 to $60,000 with an overall median price of $3,448. The three Scottsdale neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Desert View at $2,600, Salt River Community at $2,600, and Chaparral at $3,035. Here is today’s list of the top 8 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Scottsdale Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Desert View$2,600$995148
Salt River Community$2,600$895178
Chaparral$3,035$1,24992
Old Town$3,200$1,175112
Old Town Scottsdale$3,395$1,175271
McDowell Mountain$3,995$1,29574
Central Scottsdale$4,990$1,545108
Arcadia$6,625$1,19547

Cheapest Available Scottsdale Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Scottsdale, AZ is a Studio unit found at Valencia Park in the South Phoenix neighborhood priced from $770. Prados Apartments at Arcadia in the South Phoenix neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $799. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Scottsdale apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Valencia ParkSonomaStudio,1BA$770
Prados Apartments at ArcadiaS1Studio,1BA$799
Papago VistaJunior One Bedroom1BR,1BA$850
TerrasolA11BR,1BA$895
Paseo on University1 Bedroom Apartment Near ASU Tempe1BR,1BA$900
Santorini Villa Apartments1 Bedroom Santorini1BR,1BA$900
Papago Gardens ApartmentsSantorini Villas - 1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$900
Arcadia on 49thA1: 1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$909
SoL4BR/4BA - Horizon4BR,4BA$920
Senara ApartmentsA3 Classic1BR,1BA$920

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Scottsdale, AZ

As of August 09, 2026 the best value apartment in the Scottsdale area is the $0.43 price per square foot Furnished Townhome Model at Lofts on 8th | Student Housing in the in the Downtown Tempe neighborhood starting from $799. The second greatest value Scottsdale apartment is the C2 Model at Ascent at Papago Park starting at $1,898 with a $1.37 price per square foot in the South Phoenix neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Scottsdale apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Lofts on 8th | Student HousingFurnished Townhome4BR,4.5BA$0.43
Ascent at Papago ParkC23BR,2BA$1.37
Mission Springs Apartment2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$1.25
Villas at PapagoTwo Bedroom Villas2BR,1BA$1.00
Tempe Horizons2 Bed/2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.36
Monterey Apartments2x22BR,2BA$1.39
Arcadia 522x1a2BR,1BA$1.35
The Glen at Old TownA22BR,2BA$1.18
SoL2BR/2BA - Golden Cove2BR,2BA$1.18
Galaxy Estates2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$1.28

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Scottsdale, AZ
Population: 255,310

Ranked #85

in US Census Population by City

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Frequently Asked Questions about Scottsdale

What type of rentals are currently available in Scottsdale?

There are currently 992 Apartments for Rent in Scottsdale, AZ with pricing that ranges from $676 to $37,097. There are also 1162 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Scottsdale ranging from $950 to $75,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Scottsdale?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Scottsdale ranges from $950 to $75,000 with an average monthly rent of $6,501.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Scottsdale?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Scottsdale range from $801 to $29,500, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,695 to $30,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $2,175 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $676.

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