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property at 5312 E Taylor St

$1,150

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$1,150

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5312 E Taylor St

PhoenixAZ85008
property at 5900 E Thomas Rd

$1,154

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$1,154

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Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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5900 E Thomas Rd

ScottsdaleAZ85251

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property at 5900 E Thomas Rd

$1,209

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$1,209

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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5900 E Thomas Rd

ScottsdaleAZ85251
property at 3002 N 70th St

$1,285 - $1,599

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3002 N 70th St

ScottsdaleAZ85251
property at 1033 N Parkside Dr

$1,340

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$1,340

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1033 N Parkside Dr

TempeAZ85288
property at 1033 N Parkside Dr

$1,345

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$1,345

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1033 N Parkside Dr

TempeAZ85288

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property at 1221 N 85th Pl

$1,395 - $1,695

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1221 N 85th Pl

ScottsdaleAZ85257
property at 3600 Hayden Rd

$1,399 - $4,599

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3600 Hayden Rd

ScottsdaleAZ85251
property at 6721 E McDowell Rd

$1,400

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$1,400

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$1,400

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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6721 E McDowell Rd

ScottsdaleAZ85257

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property at 8550 E McDowell Rd

$1,424

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$1,424

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8550 E McDowell Rd

ScottsdaleAZ85257
property at 7430 E Chaparral Rd

$1,450

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$1,450

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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7430 E Chaparral Rd, Unit 108A

7430 E Chaparral Rd
ScottsdaleAZ85250
property at 6505 E Osborn Rd

$1,450

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$1,450

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$1,450

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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6505 E Osborn Rd

ScottsdaleAZ85251

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property at 9259 E Raintree Dr

$1,459

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$1,459

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9259 E Raintree Dr

ScottsdaleAZ85260
property at 8021 E Osborn Rd

$1,494

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$1,494

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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8021 E Osborn Rd

ScottsdaleAZ85251

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Scottsdale, AZ Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Scottsdale, AZ

Pricing Updated: 03/25/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Scottsdale, AZ area range in price from $995 to $55,000 with an overall median price of $18,727. The three Scottsdale neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Desert View at $1,199, Salt River Community at $995, and Chaparral at $1,199. 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$4,800$1,199135
Salt River Community$6,750$995170
Chaparral$7,830$1,19974
McDowell Mountain$11,450$1,27574
Central Scottsdale$17,995$1,275104
Old Town Scottsdale$20,000$1,154241
Old Town$30,997$1,15496
Arcadia$50,000$1,79838

Cheapest Available Scottsdale Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Scottsdale, AZ is a Studio unit found at Prados Apartments at Arcadia in the South Phoenix neighborhood priced from $799. Arcadia on 49th in the Downtown Phoenix neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $812. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Scottsdale apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Prados Apartments at ArcadiaS1Studio,1BA$799
Arcadia on 49thSTUDIOStudio,1BA$812
TerrasolA11BR,1BA$813
San RivelloAlbaStudio,1BA$825
Valencia ParkSonomaStudio,1BA$840
Papago Crossing1x11BR,1BA$849
Papago VistaJunior One Bedroom1BR,1BA$850
Willowbrook Apartments1261BR,1BA$895
Monterey VillageA1 | 1x1 | Small Affordable1BR,1BA$909
SoL4BR/4BA - Silver4BR,4BA$940

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Scottsdale, AZ

As of March 25, 2026 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 Three Bedroom 2.5 Bathroom 1797 Sq Ft Model at Villa Contento starting at $2,305 with a $1.28 price per square foot in the South Scottsdale 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
Villa ContentoThree Bedroom 2.5 Bathroom 1797 Sq Ft3BR,2.5BA$1.28
Nine20 TempeD1 PHPV4BR,4BA$0.73
Visconti at CamelbackB1-V1 - Phase II2BR,2BA$1.43
Villas at PapagoTwo Bedroom Villas2BR,1BA$1.02
Tempe Horizons2 Bed/2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.36
University ParkTwo Bedroom Two Bathroom Ensuite2BR,2BA$1.45
6125 E Indian School Rd, Unit 2206125 E Indian School Rd1BR,1BA$1.21
Willowbrook Apartments1261BR,1BA$1.38
TerrasolA11BR,1BA$1.31

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Frequently Asked Questions about Scottsdale

What type of rentals are currently available in Scottsdale?

There are currently 958 Apartments for Rent in Scottsdale, AZ with pricing that ranges from $770 to $26,513. There are also 1148 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Scottsdale ranging from $775 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 $775 to $75,000 with an average monthly rent of $10,953.

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 $830 to $16,509, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,695 to $34,995. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $775 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $770.

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