Cheap Apartments for Rent in the McDowell Mountain Neighborhood of Scottsdale, AZ from $1,200 (21 Rentals)

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14234 N Oakwood Ln

Fountain HillsAZ85268

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 $1,439. Luna at Fountain Hills has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,450. Here are the most affordable McDowell Mountain apartments for rent in Scottsdale, AZ:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Four PeaksA1OR1BR,1BA$1,439
Luna at Fountain HillsMesquite New Reno2BR,2BA$1,450
Park Place at Fountain Hills1 BED/1 BATH1BR,1BA$1,704
Pillar at Fountain HillsA11BR,1BA$2,160

Best Value Apartments for Rent in McDowell Mountain, AZ

As of July 31, 2025 the best value apartment in the McDowell Mountain area is the $1.57 price per square foot Palo Verde New Reno Model at Luna at Fountain Hills in the in the Downtown Fountain Hills neighborhood starting from $1,574. The second greatest value McDowell Mountain apartment is the 1 BED/1 BATH Model at Park Place at Fountain Hills starting at $1,704 with a $1.98 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 HillsPalo Verde New Reno2BR,2BA$1.57
Park Place at Fountain Hills1 BED/1 BATH1BR,1BA$1.98
Four PeaksA1OR1BR,1BA$1.85
Pillar at Fountain HillsA11BR,1BA$3.00

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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 $1,300 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 $1,450 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 $2,299.

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