Cheap Apartments for Rent in the North Scottsdale Neighborhood of Scottsdale, AZ from $700 (278 Rentals)

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property at 5995 N 78th St

$1,300 - $3,500

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5995 N 78th St

ScottsdaleAZ85250

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property at 9451 E Becker Ln

$1,450 - $2,300

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9451 E Becker Ln

ScottsdaleAZ85260

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Catherine Townhomes
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$1,525 - $5,035
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Catherine Townhomes

17212 N Scottsdale RdScottsdale, AZ 85255
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property at 9430 E Mission Ln

$1,550 - $2,500

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9430 E Mission Ln

ScottsdaleAZ85258
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GlenEagles
$1,560 - $2,815
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GlenEagles

8275 E Bell RdScottsdale, AZ 85260
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La Privada
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$1,667 - $10,142
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La Privada

10255 E Via LindaScottsdale, AZ 85258
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The Beverly
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$1,694 - $6,531
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The Beverly

7395 E Legacy BlvdScottsdale, AZ 85255
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property at 9445 N 94th Pl

$1,725 - $1,800

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9445 N 94th Pl

ScottsdaleAZ85258

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North Scottsdale, Scottsdale, AZ Local Guide

Cheapest Available North Scottsdale Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the North Scottsdale area of Phoenix, AZ is a Studio unit found at Tides on East Cactus priced from $775. Rancho La Fuente has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $799. Here are the most affordable North Scottsdale apartments for rent in Phoenix, AZ:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Tides on East CactusStudioStudio,1BA$775
Rancho La FuenteOne Bed, One Bath1BR,1BA$799
Windsprings Apartments1 X 11BR,1BA$900
Atwater2x1 Classic2BR,1BA$925
Paradise FallsCascade1BR,1BA$930
Sora on Rose1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$950
Escarlata 312 Bedrooms, 1 Bathroom Large2BR,1BA$950
The SeleneA21BR,1BA$952
Desert Springs Apartments1x11BR,1BA$999
Madison GroveStudioStudio,1BA$999

Best Value Apartments for Rent in North Scottsdale, AZ

As of April 23, 2026 the best value apartment in the North Scottsdale area is the $1.29 price per square foot Majestic Model at Zen Senior Living in the in the North Phoenix neighborhood starting from $1,400. The second greatest value North Scottsdale apartment is the 2 Bedroom Model at Sun Terrace Apartments starting at $1,250 with a $1.20 price per square foot in the North Phoenix neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for North Scottsdale apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Zen Senior LivingMajestic2BR,2BA$1.29
Sun Terrace Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.20
Paradise Greens2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.16
Marlette Gardens2 Beds, 2 baths2BR,2BA$1.00
Foothills at the Preserve ApartmentsB32BR,2BA$1.20
Vesta on 12thB12BR,2BA$1.21
View 21 ApartmentsFirst Floor2BR,2BA$1.36
2201 E Cactus Rd, Unit 32201 E Cactus Rd2BR,1BA$1.33
Montecito ApartmentsTwo Bedroom, One Bath2BR,1BA$1.39
Park GreenvaleTwo Bedroom One Bath2BR,1BA$1.34

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Lifestyle Ratings

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap North Scottsdale Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in North Scottsdale?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in North Scottsdale is under $999.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in North Scottsdale?

The cheapest apartment in North Scottsdale is Rancho La Fuente which is listed at $799, while the average apartment in North Scottsdale costs $17,112.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in North Scottsdale?

Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 104 regular apartments in North Scottsdale that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in North Scottsdale?

Cheap apartments in North Scottsdale have an average cost of $147 which is $16,965 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in North Scottsdale.

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