Cheap Apartments for Rent in the McDowell Mountain Ranch Neighborhood of Scottsdale, AZ from $1,000 (49 Rentals)

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GlenEagles
$1,560 - $2,815
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$1,560 - $2,815

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1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

GlenEagles

8275 E Bell RdScottsdale, AZ 85260
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property at 11260 N 92nd St

$1,695 - $5,000

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11260 N 92nd St

ScottsdaleAZ85260

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property at 11333 N 92nd St

$1,800 - $7,500

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11333 N 92nd St

ScottsdaleAZ85260
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Aspendale Scottsdale
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$1,859 - $5,359
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$1,859 - $5,359

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Aspendale Scottsdale

13870 N Frank Lloyd Wright BlvdScottsdale, AZ 85260
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property at 9551 E Redfield Rd

$2,395

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$2,395

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2 Bedroom, 2.5 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available Jun 15

9551 E Redfield Rd

ScottsdaleAZ85260
property at 16801 N 94th St

$2,499 - $4,500

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16801 N 94th St

ScottsdaleAZ85260
property at 19475 N Grayhawk Dr

$2,500

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$2,500

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$2,500

2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Townhome for Rent

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19475 N Grayhawk Dr

ScottsdaleAZ85255

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Pinnacle
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Pinnacle

16356 N Thompson Peak PkwyScottsdale, AZ 85260
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Cabrillo
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Cabrillo

11620 E Sahuaro DrScottsdale, AZ 85259
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Casa Santa Fe
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Casa Santa Fe

11105 N 115th StScottsdale, AZ 85259
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Ventana Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Ventana Apartments

14015 N 94th StScottsdale, AZ 85260
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Regents at Scottsdale
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Regents at Scottsdale

15555 N Frank Lloyd Wright BlvdScottsdale, AZ 85260
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Camden Legacy
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Camden Legacy

15757 N 90th PlScottsdale, AZ 85260
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Camden San Marcos
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Camden San Marcos

9595 E Thunderbird RdScottsdale, AZ 85260
property at 9450 E Becker Ln

$1,700 - $4,300

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9450 E Becker Ln

ScottsdaleAZ85260

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Desert Parks Vista
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Desert Parks Vista

9393 E Palo Brea BndScottsdale, AZ 85255
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Camden Foothills
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Camden Foothills

18245 N Pima RdScottsdale, AZ 85255
property at 14000 N 94th St

$2,100

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$2,100

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2 Bedroom, 4 Bath Condo for Rent

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14000 N 94th St, Unit 2195, Unit 2195

14000 N 94th St
ScottsdaleAZ85260

McDowell Mountain Ranch, Scottsdale, AZ Local Guide

Cheapest Available McDowell Mountain Ranch Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the McDowell Mountain Ranch area of Phoenix, AZ is a 1 Bed unit found at Jade Scottsdale priced from $1,211. Villa Montana has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,250. Here are the most affordable McDowell Mountain Ranch apartments for rent in Phoenix, AZ:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Jade ScottsdaleAmethyst1BR,1BA$1,211
Villa MontanaVentura1BR,1BA$1,250
Casa Santa Fe1X1-6521BR,1BA$1,309
92Forty ScottsdaleA1 Premier1BR,1BA$1,406
Kota North ScottsdaleA1 South1BR,1BA$1,425
Regents at Scottsdale2 BEDROOM2BR,2BA$1,444
Sonoran VistaPima1BR,1BA$1,464
Cabrillo2X1-9152BR,1BA$1,489
Cortland Scottsdale MountainQuartz1BR,1BA$1,501
The Aliante by Picerne1c11BR,1BA$1,509

Best Value Apartments for Rent in McDowell Mountain Ranch, AZ

As of May 05, 2026 the best value apartment in the McDowell Mountain Ranch area is the $1.94 price per square foot Carson Model at Scottsdale Highlands Apartments in the in the West Cactus neighborhood starting from $2,210. The second greatest value McDowell Mountain Ranch apartment is the Tallbot Model at The Allison Condominiums starting at $1,575 with a $1.49 price per square foot in the West Cactus neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for McDowell Mountain Ranch apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Scottsdale Highlands ApartmentsCarson3BR,2BA$1.94
The Allison CondominiumsTallbot2BR,2BA$1.49
Cabrillo2X1-9152BR,1BA$1.63
Desert Parks VistaA2 Premier1BR,1BA$2.04
Vintage at ScottsdaleBelmont1BR,1BA$2.07
Sonoran VistaPima1BR,1BA$1.88
The Aliante by Picerne1c11BR,1BA$1.99
Kota North ScottsdaleA1 South1BR,1BA$2.02
Casa Santa Fe1X1-6521BR,1BA$2.01
Jade ScottsdaleAmethyst1BR,1BA$1.86

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap McDowell Mountain Ranch Apartments

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom McDowell Mountain Ranch Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom McDowell Mountain Ranch Apartment is $1,211 at Jade Scottsdale.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom McDowell Mountain Ranch Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in McDowell Mountain Ranch is starting from $1,433 at Jade Scottsdale.

What is the most affordable McDowell Mountain Ranch Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap McDowell Mountain Ranch Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Regents at Scottsdale and starts from $1,799.

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