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property at 6505 E Osborn Rd

6505 E Osborn Rd

ScottsdaleAZ85251
property at 5312 E Taylor St

5312 E Taylor St

PhoenixAZ85008
property at 3313 N 68th St

3313 N 68th St

ScottsdaleAZ85251
property at 1220 N 44th St

1220 N 44th St

PhoenixAZ85008
property at 6505 E Osborn Rd

6505 E Osborn Rd

ScottsdaleAZ85251
property at 6505 E Osborn Rd

6505 E Osborn Rd

ScottsdaleAZ85251
property at 7494 E Earll Dr

7494 E Earll Dr

ScottsdaleAZ85251
property at 1220 N 44th St

1220 N 44th St

PhoenixAZ85008
property at 8021 E Osborn Rd

8021 E Osborn Rd

ScottsdaleAZ85251
property at 8021 E Osborn Rd

8021 E Osborn Rd

ScottsdaleAZ85251

Scottsdale, AZ Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Scottsdale, AZ

Pricing Updated: 09/05/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Scottsdale, AZ area range in price from $900 to $60,000 with an overall median price of $16,659. The three Scottsdale neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Desert View at $995, McDowell Mountain at $1,500, and Salt River Community at $925. 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$4,950$995206
McDowell Mountain$6,547$1,500103
Salt River Community$11,950$925215
Chaparral$14,850$1,275102
Arcadia$14,997$1,20052
Old Town$19,995$949116
Old Town Scottsdale$19,995$900328
Central Scottsdale$39,995$1,500162

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 $740. Santorini Villa Apartments in the South Phoenix neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed 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$740
Santorini Villa Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$799
Papago Gardens ApartmentsSantorini Villas - 1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$799
Prados Apartments at ArcadiaS1Studio,1BA$875
PolancoStudioStudio,1BA$899
Arcadia on 49thSTUDIOStudio,1BA$900
Parq on 50th ApartmentsWillowStudio,1BA$903
Papago VistaJunior One Bedroom1BR,1BA$925
One @ Old TownVisionaryStudio,1BA$950

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Scottsdale, AZ

As of September 05, 2025 the best value apartment in the Scottsdale area is the $0.53 price per square foot Furnished Townhome Model at Lofts on 8th | Student Housing in the in the Downtown Tempe neighborhood starting from $999. The second greatest value Scottsdale apartment is the Two Bedroom Two Bath D1, D2 Model at Ventana starting at $1,600 with a $1.39 price per square foot in the West Cactus 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$0.53
VentanaTwo Bedroom Two Bath D1, D22BR,2BA$1.39
Villas at PapagoTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.08
New Horizons2 Bed 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.36
Papago Palms2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$1.38
Cape Cod2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.45
University ParkTwo Bedroom Two Bathroom Ensuite2BR,2BA$1.25
Gateway at Tempe2x2 L Renovated2BR,2BA$1.39
TerrasolB12BR,1BA$1.35
Santorini Villa Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.43

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Scottsdale, AZ

Ranked #5

Among cities in Arizona for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
Pet Friendly

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Frequently Asked Questions about Scottsdale

What type of rentals are currently available in Scottsdale?

There are currently 973 Apartments for Rent in Scottsdale, AZ with pricing that ranges from $725 to $31,838. There are also 1406 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Scottsdale ranging from $900 to $60,000.

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 $900 to $60,000 with an average monthly rent of $9,005.

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 $775 to $31,838, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,200 to $27,495. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $2,250 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $725.

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