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Rental Market Trends in Scottsdale, AZ

What is the average rent in Scottsdale, AZ?

$1,840/month

Average Rent

776 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

+1.2%

Increase in the Last Year

Scottsdale, AZ Rental Market Overview

The average rent in Scottsdale, AZ is $1,840 per month. For comparison, the national average rent price in the US is currently $1,644/month, which means Scottsdale rent prices are 12% higher than the national average.

  • Studio apartments in Scottsdale average $1,624 per month.
  • One-bedroom apartments in Scottsdale average $1,840 per month.
  • Two-bedroom apartments in Scottsdale average $2,207 per month.
  • Three-bedroom apartments in Scottsdale average $3,156 or more per month.

Data Updated: June, 2026

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$1,624/month
545 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,840/month
776 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,207/month
1,096 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$3,156/month
1,433 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$2,436/month
787 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$5,530/month
1,642 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$6,202/month
2,095 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$9,834/month
3,248 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,706/month
719 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,797/month
1,143 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$6,462/month
1,913 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,726/month
589 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$3,585/month
1,387 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$4,861/month
1,855 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$4,992/month
2,226 Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Scottsdale, AZ?

In the past year, rent has increased by 1.2%, which averages out to $22 more per month.

Market Trends Over Time   The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
Last Updated June 2026
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Market Trends Over Time
Rent Ranges in Scottsdale, AZ
Last Updated June 2026
Above $2,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Scottsdale, AZ
Percentage*
Rent Range
4% Below $700/month
5% $700 - $1,000/month
23% $1,001 - $1,500/month
32% $1,501 - $2,000/month
36% Above $2,000/month

Rent by Neighborhood

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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Scottsdale?

Based on current rent prices, Bella Vista-A Beautiful View, Chaparral and South Scottsdale are the most affordable neighborhoods in Scottsdale.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Bella Vista-A Beautiful View
$1,497/month
737 Sq Ft
Chaparral
$1,500/month
734 Sq Ft
South Scottsdale
$1,713/month
710 Sq Ft
Pinnacle Peak
$1,812/month
833 Sq Ft
Old Town
$1,813/month
751 Sq Ft
Central Scottsdale
$1,838/month
715 Sq Ft
McCormick Ranch
$1,920/month
732 Sq Ft
Salt River Community
$1,992/month
729 Sq Ft
North Scottsdale
$2,054/month
764 Sq Ft
Downtown Scottsdale
$2,395/month
780 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Scottsdale?

Based on current rent prices, Downtown Scottsdale, North Scottsdale and Salt River Community are the most expensive neighborhoods in Scottsdale.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Downtown Scottsdale
$2,395/month
780 Sq Ft
North Scottsdale
$2,054/month
764 Sq Ft
Salt River Community
$1,992/month
729 Sq Ft
McCormick Ranch
$1,920/month
732 Sq Ft
Central Scottsdale
$1,838/month
715 Sq Ft
Old Town
$1,813/month
751 Sq Ft
Pinnacle Peak
$1,812/month
833 Sq Ft
South Scottsdale
$1,713/month
710 Sq Ft
Chaparral
$1,500/month
734 Sq Ft
Bella Vista-A Beautiful View
$1,497/month
737 Sq Ft

Which Scottsdale neighborhoods have the most rentals available?

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

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
North Scottsdale
$2,054/month
764 Sq Ft
South Scottsdale
$1,713/month
710 Sq Ft
Old Town
$1,813/month
751 Sq Ft
Central Scottsdale
$1,838/month
715 Sq Ft
McCormick Ranch
$1,920/month
732 Sq Ft
Downtown Scottsdale
$2,395/month
780 Sq Ft
Salt River Community
$1,992/month
729 Sq Ft
Chaparral
$1,500/month
734 Sq Ft
Pinnacle Peak
$1,812/month
833 Sq Ft
Bella Vista-A Beautiful View
$1,497/month
737 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 $1,840, you’ll want to make about $6,133 per month or $73,596 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 15.0% higher than the national average. Generally, housing in Scottsdale is 42.4% more expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $1,624 - $3,156. You can expect to pay 5.8% more for groceries, 7.0% less for utilities, and 2.2% more for transportation.

City

Scottsdale, AZ

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How does Scottsdale, AZ compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?

Use the tool below to compare Scottsdale, AZ to other nearby cities and neighborhoods. The Apartments.com neighborhood guides provide you with insight into the area’s transportation, things to do, and more.

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Apartment Averages

Bella Vista-A Beautiful View

Scottsdale, AZ

Downtown Scottsdale

Scottsdale, AZ

Studio
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$2,029/month
One Bedroom
-
$2,287/month
Two Bedroom
-
$2,887/month
Three Bedroom
-
$3,710/month
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7395 E Legacy Blvd,
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$1,959 - $5,716 Total Monthly Price

Studio - 3 Beds | 14 Month Lease

The Aston North Scottsdale

The Aston North Scottsdale

8688 E Raintree Dr,
Scottsdale, AZ 85260

$1,895 - $3,995

1-3 Beds

The Monde Scottsdale

The Monde Scottsdale

4624 N 73rd St,
Scottsdale, AZ 85251

$1,927 - $4,882 Total Monthly Price

Studio - 3 Beds

Cortland Scottsdale Mountain

Cortland Scottsdale Mountain

11100 N 115th St,
Scottsdale, AZ 85259

$1,482 - $1,741 Total Monthly Price

Studio - 2 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 June 2026.

Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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