Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Sonoran Regional Core Neighborhood of Scottsdale, AZ from $1,300 (64 Rentals)

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IMT North Scottsdale
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$1,533 - $2,943
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IMT North Scottsdale

15509 N Scottsdale RdScottsdale, AZ 85254
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Catherine Townhomes
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$1,565 - $5,001
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Catherine Townhomes

17212 N Scottsdale RdScottsdale, AZ 85255
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GlenEagles
$1,570 - $2,815
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GlenEagles

8275 E Bell RdScottsdale, AZ 85260
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Scottsdale Grand
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$1,579 - $2,829
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$1,579 - $2,829

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Scottsdale Grand

15501 N Dial BlvdScottsdale, AZ 85260
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Vitri
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$1,682 - $10,105
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Vitri

15125 N Scottsdale RdScottsdale, AZ 85254
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The Beverly
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$2,034 - $6,531
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The Beverly

7395 E Legacy BlvdScottsdale, AZ 85255
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Soltra Kierland
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$2,038 - $6,142
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Soltra Kierland

7111 E Tierra Buena LnScottsdale, AZ 85254
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$2,200 - $4,995

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20801 N 90th Pl

ScottsdaleAZ85255
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$2,500

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19777 N 76th St, Unit 1349

19777 N 76th St
ScottsdaleAZ85255

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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
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Camden Legacy

15757 N 90th PlScottsdale, AZ 85260
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San Milan
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San Milan

6975 E Princess DrScottsdale, AZ 85054
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Desert Parks Vista
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Desert Parks Vista

9393 E Palo Brea BndScottsdale, AZ 85255
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Camden Foothills
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Camden Foothills

18245 N Pima RdScottsdale, AZ 85255
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San Bellara
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San Bellara

17800 N 78th StScottsdale, AZ 85255
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The Nines at Kierland
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The Nines at Kierland

15608 N 71st StScottsdale, AZ 85254
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Sonoran Regional Core, Scottsdale, AZ Local Guide

Cheapest Available Sonoran Regional Core Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Sonoran Regional Core area of Phoenix, AZ is a 1 Bed unit found at Regents at Scottsdale priced from $1,384. Ninety Degrees has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,450. Here are the most affordable Sonoran Regional Core apartments for rent in Phoenix, AZ:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Regents at Scottsdale1 BEDROOM1BR,1BA$1,384
Ninety DegreesE1Studio,1BA$1,450
Ascent North ScottsdaleThe Scott1BR,1BA$1,458
The Core ScottsdaleS1Studio,1BA$1,510
GlenEaglesThe Shetland1BR,1BA$1,570
One North Scottsdale ApartmentsHeron1BR,1BA$1,575
Scottsdale GrandA0SStudio,1BA$1,579
Desert ClubA2R1BR,1BA$1,595
The District at Scottsdale ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$1,612
Modera KierlandS01Studio,1BA$1,647

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Sonoran Regional Core, AZ

As of May 28, 2026 the best value apartment in the Sonoran Regional Core area is the $2.11 price per square foot Juniper - Deluxe Model at Hideaway North Scottsdale in the in the Sonoran Regional Core neighborhood starting from $2,477. The second greatest value Sonoran Regional Core apartment is the Carson Model at Scottsdale Highlands Apartments starting at $2,210 with a $1.94 price per square foot in the West Cactus neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Sonoran Regional Core apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Hideaway North ScottsdaleJuniper - Deluxe2BR,2BA$2.11
Scottsdale Highlands ApartmentsCarson3BR,2BA$1.94
EDGE at GrayhawkTesero1BR,1.5BA$1.83
Avion on LegacyB12BR,2BA$1.75
Desert Parks VistaA2 Premier1BR,1BA$2.07
Catherine TownhomesCartagena1BR,1BA$2.17
One North Scottsdale ApartmentsPhoenix1BR,1BA$2.13
GlenEaglesThe Shetland1BR,1BA$2.08
Regents at Scottsdale1 BEDROOM1BR,1BA$2.08
Ascent North ScottsdaleThe Scott1BR,1BA$2.09

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Sonoran Regional Core, Scottsdale, AZ

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you our detailed rental search system called 'Lifestyle ratings', composed of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, including Sonoran Regional Core, Scottsdale, and the greater Phoenix area. Our Lifestyle Ratings help you zero-in on the perfect place to call home. This takes in many factors including rankings of the best places for the best outdoor access, luxury amenities, family-friendly amenities, raising pets, transit options, and how walkable or bikeable each community and area is. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Sonoran Regional Core Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Sonoran Regional Core?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Sonoran Regional Core is under $1,647.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Sonoran Regional Core?

The cheapest apartment in Sonoran Regional Core is Regents at Scottsdale which is listed at $1,384, while the average apartment in Sonoran Regional Core costs $4,497.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Sonoran Regional Core?

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 68 regular apartments in Sonoran Regional Core 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 Sonoran Regional Core?

Cheap apartments in Sonoran Regional Core have an average cost of $212 which is $4,285 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Sonoran Regional Core.

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