Cheap Apartments for Rent in the McDowell Mountain Neighborhood of Scottsdale, AZ from $1,300 (18 Rentals)

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McDowell Mountain, Scottsdale, AZ Local Guide

Cheapest Available McDowell Mountain Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the McDowell Mountain area of Scottsdale, AZ is a 1 Bed unit found at Four Peaks priced from $1,449. Luna at Fountain Hills has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,485. Here are the most affordable McDowell Mountain apartments for rent in Scottsdale, AZ:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Four PeaksA11BR,1BA$1,449
Luna at Fountain HillsMesquite Trinity Reno2BR,2BA$1,485
Park Place at Fountain Hills1 BED/1 BATH1BR,1BA$1,524
Pillar at Fountain HillsA11BR,1BA$2,090

Best Value Apartments for Rent in McDowell Mountain, AZ

As of September 21, 2025 the best value apartment in the McDowell Mountain area is the $1.61 price per square foot Mesquite New Reno Model at Luna at Fountain Hills in the in the Downtown Fountain Hills neighborhood starting from $1,640. The second greatest value McDowell Mountain apartment is the A1RR Model at Four Peaks starting at $1,499 with a $1.93 price per square foot in the Downtown Fountain Hills neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for McDowell Mountain apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Luna at Fountain HillsMesquite New Reno2BR,2BA$1.61
Four PeaksA1RR1BR,1BA$1.93
Pillar at Fountain HillsA11BR,1BA$2.90
Park Place at Fountain Hills1 BED/1 BATH1BR,1BA$2.24

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Getting Around the McDowell Mountain Neighborhood in Scottsdale, AZ

Walk Score®

4 / 100

Car-Dependent

Almost all errands require a car

Bike Score®

24 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap McDowell Mountain Apartments

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom McDowell Mountain Apartment is $1,449 at Four Peaks.

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

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in McDowell Mountain is starting from $1,485 at Luna at Fountain Hills.

What is the most affordable McDowell Mountain Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap McDowell Mountain Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Four Peaks and starts from $2,249.

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