Cheap Apartments for Rent in the West Cactus Neighborhood of Scottsdale, AZ from $800 (72 Rentals)

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property at 14145 N 92nd St

14145 N 92nd St

ScottsdaleAZ85260

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property at 15501 N Dial Blvd

15501 N Dial Blvd

ScottsdaleAZ85260
property at 9450 N 94th Pl

9450 N 94th Pl

ScottsdaleAZ85258

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property at 9340 N 92nd St

9340 N 92nd St

ScottsdaleAZ85258

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Ella Scottsdale
Studio Apartments

Ella Scottsdale

13440 N Scottsdale RdScottsdale, AZ 85254
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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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West Cactus, Scottsdale, AZ Local Guide

Cheapest Available West Cactus Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the West Cactus area of Phoenix, AZ is a 1 Bed unit found at Regents at Scottsdale priced from $1,299. Avia McCormick Ranch has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,336. Here are the most affordable West Cactus apartments for rent in Phoenix, AZ:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Regents at Scottsdale1 BEDROOM1BR,1BA$1,299
Avia McCormick RanchArcadia1BR,1BA$1,336
The Allison CondominiumsSt James1BR,1BA$1,399
Scottsdale Highlands ApartmentsColorado1BR,1BA$1,423
San CarlosRuby1BR,1BA$1,475
The Core ScottsdaleS1Studio,1BA$1,483
MosaicIndigo2BR,2BA$1,491
The Scottsdale GrandA0SStudio,1BA$1,499
Sonoran VistaPima1BR,1BA$1,499
92Forty ScottsdaleA1 Premier1BR,1BA$1,500

Best Value Apartments for Rent in West Cactus, AZ

As of December 15, 2025 the best value apartment in the West Cactus area is the $2.17 price per square foot The Loire Model at The Normandie in the in the West Cactus neighborhood starting from $3,250. The second greatest value West Cactus apartment is the Ventura Model at Vintage at Scottsdale starting at $2,210 with a $1.60 price per square foot in the West Cactus neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for West Cactus apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The NormandieThe Loire2BR,2BA$2.17
Vintage at ScottsdaleVentura3BR,2BA$1.60
IMT North ScottsdaleA21BR,1BA$1.96
The Allison CondominiumsSt James1BR,1BA$1.78
Sonoran VistaPima1BR,1BA$1.92
MosaicJade1BR,1BA$2.14
Regents at Scottsdale1 BEDROOM1BR,1BA$1.98
San CarlosRuby1BR,1BA$2.11
Scottsdale Highlands ApartmentsColorado1BR,1BA$2.12
92Forty ScottsdaleA1 Premier1BR,1BA$2.24

Don't Settle: How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
West Cactus, Scottsdale, AZ

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you Lifestyle Ratings of rentals in cities across the United States and customized analysis for Eastern Phoenix. LifeStyle Ratings are a useful tool for comparing and sorting apartments and neighborhoods when choosing your rental home. This takes in many factors including searching for the best amenities, and easy access to the parks, places to raise kids, raising pets, transit options, walking, and biking. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap West Cactus Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in West Cactus?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in West Cactus is at The Core Scottsdale listed at $1,483.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom West Cactus Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom West Cactus Apartment is $1,299 at Regents at Scottsdale.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom West Cactus Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in West Cactus is starting from $1,355 at Avia McCormick Ranch.

What is the most affordable West Cactus Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap West Cactus Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Mosaic and starts from $1,776.

Expert Rental Resources

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