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Average Rent in Scottsdale 85257 & Rent Trends
Rent prices and market trends across 1 apartment community in Scottsdale 85257, Scottsdale, AZ. Updated daily.
Market Average
$1,435/mo
▼ 12.1% from last month
Lowest Available
$1,401/mo
cheapest unit on market
Communities
1
tracked daily
Units Listed
20
available now
Scottsdale 85257 vs Scottsdale, AZ Average
Scottsdale 85257 is cheaper the Scottsdale, AZ average by $1,093/mo (43%). The citywide average is $2,528/mo across all neighborhoods.
Is Rent Going Up or Down in Scottsdale 85257?
As of May 2026, the average rent in Scottsdale 85257 is $1,435 per month across 1 apartment community and 20 available units. Rents have decreased $230 (12.1%) over the past month.
The most affordable option is Lucent Scottsdale Apartments starting at $1,401/mo. By unit type, a 1-bedroom averages $1,435/mo.
Prices range from $1,401 to $1,521 per month. The most common price point is the $1,400 range, where 20 units are currently listed.
Scottsdale 85257 Rent Price History
Rent by Bedroom Type in Scottsdale 85257
Rent Prices by Apartment in Scottsdale 85257
| Property | Starting at | Average | Units | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lucent Scottsdale Apartments | $1,401/mo | $1,435/mo | 20 | 4.1 |
Google Search Trends for Scottsdale 85257 Apartments
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Frequently Asked Questions About Rent in Scottsdale 85257
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Built on the 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Minimum to afford average rent
$57,000/year
30 percent rule -- using our average rent of $1,435/mo.
Comfortable income
$69,000/year
25 percent rule -- leaves more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($1,401/mo), you need to earn at least $56,000/year.
Median household income in Scottsdale 85257 is $107,372 , about 56% above the comfortable-living threshold.
Cost of living in Scottsdale 85257
Overall prices in Scottsdale 85257 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 85257's regional price parities.
| Category | Monthly estimate |
|---|---|
| Rent (market average) | $1,435 |
| Utilities | $534 |
| Groceries | $531 |
| Transportation | $1,274 |
| Healthcare | $621 |
| Other goods and services | $994 |
| Estimated total | $5,391/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.
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