Cheap Apartments for Rent in the McDowell Mountain Ranch Neighborhood of Scottsdale, AZ from $1,000 (57 Rentals)

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property at 9450 E Becker Ln

$1,300 - $4,300

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9450 E Becker Ln

ScottsdaleAZ85260
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Jade Scottsdale
$1,399 - $1,778
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$1,399 - $1,778

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Jade Scottsdale

11545 N Frank Lloyd Wright BlvdScottsdale, AZ 85259
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GlenEagles
$1,567 - $2,722
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GlenEagles

8275 E Bell RdScottsdale, AZ 85260
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property at 11333 N 92nd St

$1,850 - $7,500

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11333 N 92nd St

ScottsdaleAZ85260
property at 8879 E Friess Dr

$2,000 - $3,000

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8879 E Friess Dr

ScottsdaleAZ85260
property at 11011 N 92nd St

$1,750 - $6,000

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11011 N 92nd St

ScottsdaleAZ85260
property at 11515 N 91st St

$2,025 - $3,500

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11515 N 91st St

ScottsdaleAZ85260
property at 11260 N 92nd St

$1,880 - $3,000

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11260 N 92nd St

ScottsdaleAZ85260

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property at 16801 N 94th St

$2,300 - $4,500

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16801 N 94th St

ScottsdaleAZ85260
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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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Regents at Scottsdale
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Regents at Scottsdale

15555 N Frank Lloyd Wright BlvdScottsdale, AZ 85260
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Sonoran Vista
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Sonoran Vista

9340 E Redfield RdScottsdale, AZ 85260
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Ventana Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Ventana Apartments

14015 N 94th StScottsdale, 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
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Camden Foothills
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Camden Foothills

18245 N Pima RdScottsdale, AZ 85255
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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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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 Cabrillo priced from $1,259. Casa Santa Fe has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,269. Here are the most affordable McDowell Mountain Ranch apartments for rent in Phoenix, AZ:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Cabrillo1X1-6501BR,1BA$1,259
Casa Santa Fe1X1-6521BR,1BA$1,269
Villa MontanaVentura1BR,1BA$1,300
Regents at Scottsdale1 BEDROOM1BR,1BA$1,329
The Allison CondominiumsSt James1BR,1BA$1,399
Sonoran VistaPima1BR,1BA$1,424
Kota North ScottsdaleA1 South1BR,1BA$1,425
92Forty ScottsdaleA1 Premier1BR,1BA$1,434
Ventana ApartmentsOne Bedroom One Bath A1, A21BR,1BA$1,439
The Aliante by Picerne1a11BR,1BA$1,469

Best Value Apartments for Rent in McDowell Mountain Ranch, AZ

As of August 04, 2026 the best value apartment in the McDowell Mountain Ranch area is the $1.83 price per square foot Thunderbird Model at Sonoran Vista in the in the West Cactus neighborhood starting from $1,874. The second greatest value McDowell Mountain Ranch apartment is the A2 Premier Model at Desert Parks Vista starting at $1,653 with a $1.89 price per square foot in the McDowell Mountain Ranch 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.
Sonoran VistaThunderbird1BR,1.5BA$1.83
Desert Parks VistaA2 Premier1BR,1BA$1.89
Ventana ApartmentsOne Bedroom One Bath A1, A21BR,1BA$1.69
The Allison CondominiumsSt James1BR,1BA$1.78
GlenEaglesThe Shetland1BR,1BA$2.07
Regents at Scottsdale1 BEDROOM1BR,1BA$1.89
San CarlosRuby1BR,1BA$2.12
92Forty ScottsdaleA1 Premier1BR,1BA$2.14
Casa Santa Fe1X1-6521BR,1BA$1.95
Cabrillo1X1-6501BR,1BA$1.94

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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 $1,259 at Cabrillo.

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 $1,479 at Cabrillo.

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 Casa Santa Fe and starts from $1,859.

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