Average Rent in Scottsdale, AZ
22 apartment buildings, 365 units. Real asking prices, refreshed daily.
Avg Rent
$2,528/mo
Cheapest
$995/mo
Properties
22
Units
365
Analysis
Rent Price Breakdown
Compare pricing across all 22 properties in Scottsdale, AZ.
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.
Shadow Ridge Apartments
6505 E Osborn Rd, Scottsdale, AZ 85251, USA
Lucent Scottsdale Apartments
2001 N Scottsdale Rd, Scottsdale, AZ 85257, USA
MAA Old Town Scottsdale
2929 N 70th St, Scottsdale, AZ 85251, USA
PURE Property Management of Arizona
7272 E Indian School Rd Suite 531, Scottsdale, AZ 85251, USA
The TOMSCOT
3015a N Scottsdale Rd #100, Scottsdale, AZ 85251, USA
The Griffin
3234 N Scottsdale Rd, Scottsdale, AZ 85251, USA
Emory Old Town
4111 N Drinkwater Blvd, Scottsdale, AZ 85251, USA
| # | Property | From | Avg | $/sqft | Rating | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Shadow Ridge Apartments 6505 E Osborn Rd, Scottsdale, AZ 85251, USA | $995 | $1,359 | $1.73 | 3.4 (78) | 4 |
| 2 | Lucent Scottsdale Apartments 2001 N Scottsdale Rd, Scottsdale, AZ 85257, USA | $1,199 | $1,665 | $2.03 | 4.1 (235) | 31 |
| 3 | MAA Old Town Scottsdale 2929 N 70th St, Scottsdale, AZ 85251, USA | $1,408 | $1,705 | $1.66 | 4.1 (290) | 61 |
| 4 | PURE Property Management of Arizona 7272 E Indian School Rd Suite 531, Scottsdale, AZ 85251, USA | $1,550 | $2,478 | $1.56 | 4.2 (768) | 5 |
| 5 | The TOMSCOT 3015a N Scottsdale Rd #100, Scottsdale, AZ 85251, USA | $1,653 | $2,516 | $5.03 | 3.9 (153) | 5 |
| 6 | The Griffin 3234 N Scottsdale Rd, Scottsdale, AZ 85251, USA | $1,695 | $2,182 | $2.40 | 4.1 (158) | 30 |
| 7 | Emory Old Town 4111 N Drinkwater Blvd, Scottsdale, AZ 85251, USA | $1,731 | $2,248 | $2.04 | 3 (156) | 19 |
Explore Each Property
Shadow Ridge Apartments
3.4 (78)6505 E Osborn Rd, Scottsdale, AZ 85251, USA
Lucent Scottsdale Apartments
4.1 (235)2001 N Scottsdale Rd, Scottsdale, AZ 85257, USA
MAA Old Town Scottsdale
4.1 (290)2929 N 70th St, Scottsdale, AZ 85251, USA
PURE Property Management of Arizona
4.2 (768)7272 E Indian School Rd Suite 531, Scottsdale, AZ 85251, USA
The TOMSCOT
3.9 (153)3015a N Scottsdale Rd #100, Scottsdale, AZ 85251, USA
The Griffin
4.1 (158)3234 N Scottsdale Rd, Scottsdale, AZ 85251, USA
Scottsdale, AZ Average Rent Prices 2026
The average rent in Scottsdale, AZ is $2,528 per month, based on 365 units across 22 apartment communities. Prices range from $995 at Shadow Ridge Apartments to $2,465 at The Monde Scottsdale.
Average Rent by Bedroom Type
| Type | Avg Rent | Starting From | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $2,010/mo | $995/mo | 29 |
| 1 Bed | $2,100/mo | $1,395/mo | 130 |
| 2 Bed | $2,811/mo | $1,450/mo | 176 |
| 3 Bed | $3,223/mo | $1,793/mo | 30 |
Every price comes directly from each property's leasing system, 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 $2,100/mo, with two-bedroom units averaging $2,811/mo. At the local median household income of $107,372, that works out to 28% 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 32% 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
$101,000/year
30 percent rule -- using our average rent of $2,528/mo.
Comfortable income
$121,000/year
25 percent rule -- leaves more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($995/mo), you need to earn at least $40,000/year.
Median household income in Scottsdale, AZ is $107,372 , about 12% 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) | $2,528 |
| Utilities | $534 |
| Groceries | $531 |
| Transportation | $1,274 |
| Healthcare | $621 |
| Other goods and services | $994 |
| Estimated total | $6,484/mo |
Population
242,169
Median household income
$107,372
Census median rent
$1,910/mo
Rent as % of income
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.
Compare
Nearby cities in Arizona
How Scottsdale, AZ rent compares to other markets in the state.
| City | Avg Rent | vs Scottsdale, AZ | Properties |
|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix, AZ | $2,228 | -12% | 36 |
| Tempe, AZ | $2,049 | -19% | 24 |
| Glendale, AZ | $1,597 | -37% | 22 |
| Avondale, AZ | $1,764 | -30% | 18 |
| Peoria, AZ | $1,675 | -34% | 15 |
| Goodyear, AZ | $1,812 | -28% | 14 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Scottsdale, AZ?
The average rent in Scottsdale, AZ is $2,528 per month, based on 365 units across 22 apartment buildings tracked by Average Rent. Prices are updated every morning through our proprietary data sourcing.
What is the cheapest apartment rent in Scottsdale, AZ?
The lowest available rent in Scottsdale, AZ starts at $995 per month. Availability changes daily as leasing data is refreshed each morning.
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Scottsdale, AZ?
1-bedroom apartments in Scottsdale, AZ average $2,100/mo. The lowest listed 1-bedroom starts at $1,395/mo across 130 units tracked.
How much is a 2-bedroom apartment in Scottsdale, AZ?
2-bedroom apartments in Scottsdale, AZ average $2,811/mo. Units start from $1,450/mo across 176 units currently listed.
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