Average Rent in Scottsdale, AZ
22 apartment buildings, 416 units. Daily asking prices with rent history for every building.
Browse apartments in Scottsdale, AZCheapest
$925/mo
Scottsdale 59
Properties
22
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Units
416
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Rent Price Breakdown
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Average Rent by Property
Starting Price vs Average
Rent by Bedroom Count
Price per Square Foot
Scottsdale, AZ Rent Prices
All 22 properties ranked by lowest available rent.
Scottsdale 59
5900 E Thomas Rd, Scottsdale, AZ 85251, USA
Shadow Ridge Apartments
6505 E Osborn Rd, Scottsdale, AZ 85251, USA
Visconti at Camelback
7979 E Camelback Rd, Scottsdale, AZ 85251, USA
Denim Scottsdale
7791 E Osborn Rd, Scottsdale, AZ 85251, USA
Lucent Scottsdale Apartments
2001 N Scottsdale Rd, Scottsdale, AZ 85257, USA
Miramonte
8025 E Lincoln Dr, Scottsdale, AZ 85250, USA
MAA Old Town Scottsdale
2929 N 70th St, Scottsdale, AZ 85251, USA
| # | Property | From | Avg | $/sqft | Rating | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Scottsdale 59 5900 E Thomas Rd, Scottsdale, AZ 85251, USA | $925 | $1,303 | $2.09/ft² | 4.1 (220) | 25 |
| 2 | Shadow Ridge Apartments 6505 E Osborn Rd, Scottsdale, AZ 85251, USA | $995 as of Sep 28 | $1,359 | $1.73/ft² | 3.4 (78) | 4 |
| 3 | Visconti at Camelback 7979 E Camelback Rd, Scottsdale, AZ 85251, USA | $1,084 | $1,433 | $1.52/ft² | 3 (196) | 25 |
| 4 | Denim Scottsdale 7791 E Osborn Rd, Scottsdale, AZ 85251, USA | $1,290 | $1,772 | -- | 4.1 (399) | 20 |
| 5 | Lucent Scottsdale Apartments 2001 N Scottsdale Rd, Scottsdale, AZ 85257, USA | $1,293 | $1,679 | $1.93/ft² | 4.1 (235) | 31 |
| 6 | Miramonte 8025 E Lincoln Dr, Scottsdale, AZ 85250, USA | $1,435 | $1,630 | $2.10/ft² | 4.5 (76) | 3 |
| 7 | MAA Old Town Scottsdale 2929 N 70th St, Scottsdale, AZ 85251, USA | $1,493 | $1,793 | $1.67/ft² | 4.1 (290) | 38 |
Rent & Price History by Building
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Scottsdale 59
4.1 (220)5900 E Thomas Rd, Scottsdale, AZ 85251, USA
Shadow Ridge Apartments
3.4 (78)6505 E Osborn Rd, Scottsdale, AZ 85251, USA
Visconti at Camelback
3 (196)7979 E Camelback Rd, Scottsdale, AZ 85251, USA
Denim Scottsdale
4.1 (399)7791 E Osborn Rd, Scottsdale, AZ 85251, USA
Lucent Scottsdale Apartments
4.1 (235)2001 N Scottsdale Rd, Scottsdale, AZ 85257, USA
Miramonte
4.5 (76)8025 E Lincoln Dr, Scottsdale, AZ 85250, USA
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Scottsdale, AZ neighborhoods
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Scottsdale, AZ Average Rent Prices 2026
The average rent in Scottsdale, AZ is $2,284 per month, based on 416 units across 22 apartment communities. Prices range from $925 at Scottsdale 59 to $6,740 at Optima Sonoran Village.
Average Rent by Bedroom Type
| Type | Avg Rent | Starting From | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,961/mo | $1,182/mo | 46 |
| 1 Bed | $2,010/mo | $925/mo | 206 |
| 2 Bed | $2,582/mo | $1,489/mo | 129 |
| 3 Bed | $3,220/mo | $1,841/mo | 35 |
Every price is a real asking rent, updated that morning. Request a neighborhood we don't cover and we add it within 24 hours.
Market Context
Who rents in Scottsdale, AZ, and what they pay
Tracked one-bedroom rent in Scottsdale, AZ averages $2,010/mo, with two-bedroom units averaging $2,582/mo. At the local median household income of $107,372, that works out to 26% of gross income, near the 30 percent affordability ceiling.
The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 2023 release pegged median gross rent in Scottsdale, AZ at $1,910/mo. The current tracked market average runs 20% higher than that benchmark, reflecting both two to three years of rent growth and the fact that the Census figure covers all renter-occupied housing in Scottsdale, AZ while the tracked market average covers units currently listed in larger apartment communities.
Who employs renters in Phoenix
Demand in the Phoenix rental market is shaped by the metro's largest private and public employers. The following organizations anchor local hiring and influence what renters can pay:
- HonorHealth
- Nationwide
- GoDaddy
- ASU at the SkySong Center
Mean one-way commute in Scottsdale, AZ is 22 minutes, per the Census ACS, useful context when weighing which properties sit inside reasonable reach of these employers.
What salary do I need to live comfortably in Scottsdale, AZ?
Built on the 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Minimum to afford average rent
$91,000/year
Based on the 30 percent rule, using our tracked average rent of $2,284/mo.
Comfortable income
$110,000/year
Based on the 25 percent rule, leaving more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($925/mo), you need to earn at least $37,000/year.
Median household income in Scottsdale, AZ is $107,372 , about 2% below the comfortable-living threshold.
Cost of living in Scottsdale, AZ
Overall prices in Scottsdale, AZ runs above the national average by about 5% (BEA Regional Price Parity index 104.7, where 100 equals the U.S. average). The breakdown below estimates monthly costs for a single adult, using national consumer-spending baselines from the Bureau of Labor Statistics scaled by Scottsdale, AZ's regional price parities.
| Category | Monthly estimate |
|---|---|
| Rent (market average) | $2,284 |
| Utilities | $534 |
| Groceries | $531 |
| Transportation | $1,274 |
| Healthcare | $621 |
| Other goods and services | $994 |
| Estimated total | $6,240/mo |
Population
242,169
Median household income
$107,372
Census median rent
$1,910/mo
Census rent burden
28.2%
Median age
49.2
Mean commute
22 min
Methodology
Rent data
Sourced directly from each tracked apartment community and refreshed every 24 hours. Every listed unit price on this page is real and listed today.
Cost of living
Estimates combine national consumer-spending baselines from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (Consumer Expenditure Survey) with the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities (MARPP dataset). Both are peer-reviewed federal data releases published annually.
Salary to live comfortably
Applies the standard 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income rule on top of the listed rent. This is the same affordability guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Demographic figures
Median household income, population, median age, commute time, Census median rent, and rent as percentage of income come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates, the most recent complete release.
Cost of living and demographic figures were last published in 2023.
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Nearby cities in Arizona
How Scottsdale, AZ rent compares to other markets in the state.
| City | Avg Rent | vs Scottsdale, AZ | 30-Day Change | Properties |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tucson, AZ | $1,576 | -31% | -6.5% | 36 |
| Phoenix, AZ | $2,024 | -11% | -4.5% | 33 |
| Tempe, AZ | $1,554 | -32% | -5.1% | 32 |
| Glendale, AZ | $1,390 | -39% | -4.4% | 30 |
| Chandler, AZ | $1,908 | -16% | +1.4% | 23 |
| Avondale, AZ | $1,686 | -26% | +4% | 19 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Scottsdale, AZ?
The average rent in Scottsdale, AZ is $2,284 per month, based on 416 units across 22 apartment buildings tracked by Average Rent. Prices are refreshed daily.
What is the median rent in Scottsdale, AZ?
The median asking rent in Scottsdale, AZ is $2,094 per month, computed from 416 live listed units and refreshed daily. The average is $2,284/mo; the median resists skew from luxury listings.
What is the cheapest apartment rent in Scottsdale, AZ?
The lowest available rent in Scottsdale, AZ starts at $925 per month. Availability changes daily and prices are refreshed each morning.
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Scottsdale, AZ?
1-bedroom apartments in Scottsdale, AZ average $2,010/mo. The lowest listed 1-bedroom starts at $925/mo across 206 units tracked.
How much is a 2-bedroom apartment in Scottsdale, AZ?
2-bedroom apartments in Scottsdale, AZ average $2,582/mo. Units start from $1,489/mo across 129 units currently listed.
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