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Rental Market Trends in Scottsdale, AZ

What is the average rent in Scottsdale, AZ?

$1,810/month

Average Rent

770 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

-1%

Decrease in the Last Year

As of November 2025, the average rent in Scottsdale, AZ is $1,810 per month. For comparison, the national average rent price in the US is currently $1,630/month, which means Scottsdale rent prices are 11% higher than the national average. When you rent an apartment in Scottsdale, you can expect to pay about $1,641 per month for a studio, $1,810 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $2,199 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $3,191 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$1,641/month
544 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,810/month
770 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,199/month
1,093 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$3,191/month
1,392 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$2,322/month
771 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$4,900/month
1,577 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$6,289/month
2,142 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$10,126/month
3,214 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,718/month
749 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,344/month
1,047 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$3,788/month
1,547 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$2,053/month
762 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$3,625/month
1,412 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$4,958/month
1,877 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$4,687/month
2,401 Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Scottsdale, AZ?

In the past year, rent has decreased by 1%, which averages out to $17 less per month.

Market Trends Over Time   The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Scottsdale?

Based on current rent prices, Ancala, Casa Norte and Scottsdale Shadows are the most affordable neighborhoods in Scottsdale.

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Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Ancala
$1,166/month
677 Sq Ft
Casa Norte
$1,166/month
677 Sq Ft
Scottsdale Shadows
$1,272/month
775 Sq Ft
Trails at Scottsdale
$1,330/month
649 Sq Ft
Scottsdale Estates Twelve
$1,357/month
667 Sq Ft
Mereway Manor
$1,369/month
719 Sq Ft
Scottsdale Meadows
$1,371/month
543 Sq Ft
Villa Monterey
$1,394/month
717 Sq Ft
Park Scottsdale Townhouse
$1,414/month
722 Sq Ft
Chateau de Vie North
$1,414/month
722 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Scottsdale?

Based on current rent prices, Fashion Square, Kierland and Arts Districts are the most expensive neighborhoods in Scottsdale.

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Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Fashion Square
$3,568/month
810 Sq Ft
Kierland
$2,606/month
792 Sq Ft
Arts Districts
$2,524/month
800 Sq Ft
Village at Grayhawk
$2,421/month
773 Sq Ft
McCormick Ranch
$2,385/month
733 Sq Ft
Downtown Scottsdale
$2,381/month
774 Sq Ft
Salt River Community
$2,373/month
723 Sq Ft
Scottsdale Ranch
$2,325/month
764 Sq Ft
Central Scottsdale
$2,298/month
730 Sq Ft
Scottsdale Terrace
$2,237/month
744 Sq Ft

Which Scottsdale neighborhoods have the most rentals available?

The neighborhoods in Scottsdale with the most apartments available are North Scottsdale, Old Town Scottsdale and South Scottsdale .

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
North Scottsdale
$2,175/month
773 Sq Ft
Old Town Scottsdale
$1,895/month
737 Sq Ft
South Scottsdale
$1,732/month
717 Sq Ft
Old Town
$1,778/month
761 Sq Ft
Kierland
$2,606/month
792 Sq Ft
Downtown Scottsdale
$2,381/month
774 Sq Ft
McCormick Ranch
$2,385/month
733 Sq Ft
Central Scottsdale
$2,298/month
730 Sq Ft
Village at Grayhawk
$2,421/month
773 Sq Ft
Salt River Community
$2,373/month
723 Sq Ft
This information is based on data collected by CoStar Group researchers.†

What salary do I need to live comfortably in Scottsdale, AZ?

Because the average rent in Scottsdale is $1,810, you’ll want to make about $6,033 per month or $72,396 per year. The general guideline is to pay no more than 30 percent of your monthly income on rent. However, you’ll want to consider additional factors, such as your monthly bills and other expenses. Use our rent affordability calculator to help determine how much to budget for rent.

Cost of Living

The cost of living in Scottsdale, AZ is 14.3% higher than the national average. Generally, housing in Scottsdale is 41.9% more expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $1,641 - $3,191. You can expect to pay 5.3% more for groceries, 6.6% less for utilities, and 2.2% more for transportation.

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The Aston North Scottsdale

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Scottsdale, AZ 85260

$1,795 - $4,395

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Seventyone15 McDowell

7115 E McDowell Rd,
Scottsdale, AZ 85257

$1,555 - $4,545

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Manor Scottsdale

Manor Scottsdale

13220 N Scottsdale Rd,
Scottsdale, AZ 85254

$1,637 - $3,690

Studio - 3 Beds

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in November 2025.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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