Cheap Apartments for Rent in the McDowell Mountain Neighborhood of Scottsdale, AZ from $1,300 (28 Rentals)

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Four Peaks
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$1,977 - $2,187
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2 Bedroom Apartments Available Jul 11

Four Peaks

13700 N Fountain Hills BlvdFountain Hills, AZ 85268
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property at 16631 E El Lago Blvd

$1,995

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2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Jun 1

16631 E El Lago Blvd, Unit 208, Unit 208

16631 E El Lago Blvd
Fountain HillsAZ85268
property at 11652 N Saguaro Blvd

$1,999

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2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available May 26

11652 N Saguaro Blvd

Fountain HillsAZ85268

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Park Place at Fountain Hills
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Park Place at Fountain Hills

16725-16845 E Avenue of the FountainsFountain Hills, AZ 85268
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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 Park Place at Fountain Hills priced from $1,525. Luna at Fountain Hills has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,599. Here are the most affordable McDowell Mountain apartments for rent in Scottsdale, AZ:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Park Place at Fountain Hills1 BED/1 BATH1BR,1BA$1,525
Luna at Fountain HillsPalo Verde Trinity Reno2BR,2BA$1,599
Pillar at Fountain HillsA11BR,1BA$1,995

Best Value Apartments for Rent in McDowell Mountain, AZ

As of May 25, 2026 the best value apartment in the McDowell Mountain area is the $1.65 price per square foot Mesquite New Reno Model at Luna at Fountain Hills in the in the Downtown Fountain Hills neighborhood starting from $1,680. The second greatest value McDowell Mountain apartment is the A1 Model at Pillar at Fountain Hills starting at $1,995 with a $2.77 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$1.65
Pillar at Fountain HillsA11BR,1BA$2.77
Park Place at Fountain Hills1 BED/1 BATH1BR,1BA$2.24

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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 $1,525 at Park Place at Fountain Hills.

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 $1,599 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 Park Place at Fountain Hills and starts from $2,490.

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