Cheap Apartments for Rent in the McDowell Mountain Ranch Neighborhood of Scottsdale, AZ from $1,000 (28 Rentals)

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Pinnacle
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Pinnacle

16356 N Thompson Peak PkwyScottsdale, AZ 85260
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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

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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 Jade Scottsdale priced from $1,012. Cabrillo has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,224. Here are the most affordable McDowell Mountain Ranch apartments for rent in Phoenix, AZ:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Jade ScottsdaleAmethyst1BR,1BA$1,012
Cabrillo1X1-6501BR,1BA$1,224
Casa Santa Fe1X1-6521BR,1BA$1,254
Regents at Scottsdale1 BEDROOM1BR,1BA$1,349
The Allison CondominiumsSt James1BR,1BA$1,399
Kota North ScottsdaleA2 South1BR,1BA$1,400
Villa MontanaSierra1BR,1BA$1,425
GlenEaglesThe Shetland1BR,1BA$1,450
Sonoran VistaPima1BR,1BA$1,454
Scottsdale Highlands ApartmentsColorado1BR,1BA$1,457

Best Value Apartments for Rent in McDowell Mountain Ranch, AZ

As of October 29, 2025 the best value apartment in the McDowell Mountain Ranch area is the $1.60 price per square foot Ventura Model at Vintage at Scottsdale in the in the West Cactus neighborhood starting from $2,210. The second greatest value McDowell Mountain Ranch apartment is the Two Bedroom Two Bath C1, C2 Model at Ventana Apartments starting at $1,517 with a $1.29 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.
Vintage at ScottsdaleVentura3BR,2BA$1.60
Ventana ApartmentsTwo Bedroom Two Bath C1, C22BR,2BA$1.29
The Aliante by Picerne2b22BR,2BA$1.55
Casa Santa Fe2X2-8802BR,2BA$1.64
The Allison CondominiumsSt James1BR,1BA$1.78
Sonoran VistaPima1BR,1BA$1.86
GlenEaglesThe Shetland1BR,1BA$1.92
Regents at Scottsdale1 BEDROOM1BR,1BA$1.91
Jade ScottsdaleAmethyst1BR,1BA$1.56
Cabrillo1X1-6501BR,1BA$1.88

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Mcdowell Mountain Ranch, Scottsdale, AZ

Ranked #28

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

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2.5
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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 $1,012 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 $1,415 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 Scottsdale Highlands Apartments and starts from $2,010.

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