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Rental Market Trends in Scottsdale, AZ

What is the average rent in Scottsdale, AZ?

$1,840/month

Average Rent

775 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

-0.1%

Decrease in the Last Year

As of April 2026, the average rent in Scottsdale, AZ is $1,840 per month. For comparison, the national average rent price in the US is currently $1,641/month, which means Scottsdale rent prices are 12% higher than the national average. When you rent an apartment in Scottsdale, you can expect to pay about $1,654 per month for a studio, $1,840 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $2,215 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $3,193 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$1,654/month
547 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,840/month
775 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,215/month
1,099 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$3,193/month
1,445 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,940/month
736 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$5,396/month
1,650 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$6,328/month
2,148 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$10,293/month
3,313 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,754/month
734 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,888/month
1,136 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$5,572/month
1,734 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,753/month
581 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$3,854/month
1,459 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$5,099/month
1,895 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$5,373/month
2,365 Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Scottsdale, AZ?

In the past year, rent has decreased by 0.1%, which averages out to $1 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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Rent Ranges in Scottsdale, AZ
Last Updated April 2026
$1,501 - $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
20% $1,001 - $1,500/month
36% $1,501 - $2,000/month
36% Above $2,000/month

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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Scottsdale?

Based on current rent prices, Mereway Manor, Scottsdale Shadows and Trails at Scottsdale are the most affordable neighborhoods in Scottsdale.

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Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Mereway Manor
$1,286/month
725 Sq Ft
Scottsdale Shadows
$1,336/month
759 Sq Ft
Trails at Scottsdale
$1,364/month
644 Sq Ft
Summerfield
$1,368/month
616 Sq Ft
Scottsdale Meadows
$1,398/month
526 Sq Ft
Ancala
$1,439/month
680 Sq Ft
Casa Norte
$1,439/month
680 Sq Ft
Chaparral
$1,444/month
737 Sq Ft
New Papago Parkway
$1,461/month
650 Sq Ft
Villa Monterey
$1,488/month
732 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Scottsdale?

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

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Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Fashion Square
$3,636/month
782 Sq Ft
Kierland
$2,449/month
781 Sq Ft
Downtown Scottsdale
$2,372/month
772 Sq Ft
Village at Grayhawk
$2,363/month
757 Sq Ft
Rancho Monte Vista
$2,157/month
715 Sq Ft
Arts Districts
$2,129/month
715 Sq Ft
Scottsdale Ranch
$2,103/month
798 Sq Ft
North Scottsdale
$2,039/month
756 Sq Ft
Scottsdale Terrace
$1,978/month
690 Sq Ft
Papago Parkway
$1,967/month
764 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
$2,039/month
756 Sq Ft
South Scottsdale
$1,719/month
711 Sq Ft
Old Town
$1,757/month
761 Sq Ft
Kierland
$2,449/month
781 Sq Ft
Central Scottsdale
$1,797/month
711 Sq Ft
McCormick Ranch
$1,874/month
719 Sq Ft
Salt River Community
$1,899/month
710 Sq Ft
Downtown Scottsdale
$2,372/month
772 Sq Ft
Village at Grayhawk
$2,363/month
757 Sq Ft
Chaparral
$1,444/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 $1,654 - $3,193. You can expect to pay 5.8% more for groceries, 7.0% less for utilities, and 2.2% more for transportation.

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

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$1,694 - $6,531 Total Monthly Price

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The Aston North Scottsdale

The Aston North Scottsdale

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Scottsdale, AZ 85260

$1,795 - $4,495

1-3 Beds

Cortland Scottsdale Mountain

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11100 N 115th St,
Scottsdale, AZ 85259

$1,425 - $4,416 Total Monthly Price

Studio - 2 Beds

The Monde Scottsdale

The Monde Scottsdale

4624 N 73rd St,
Scottsdale, AZ 85251

$2,480 - $4,880 Total Monthly Price

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 February 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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