Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on September 18, 2026
Average rent in
Sonoran Desert Institute, AZ
Average rent in
Last updated on September 18, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Scottsdale
$2,419/mo
9%vs previous year
The average rent in Scottsdale is $2,419 per month as of September 2026. This is 27% above the national average rent, or $519 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Scottsdale
1,190
for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Scottsdale rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Sonoran Desert Institute, AZ
Average rent prices in Scottsdale have increased by 9% since last year. At this time, we don't have enough information to generate yearly trends. Please see below for more rent price details.
Rent trends
Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.
Compare rent prices in
Sonoran Desert Institute, AZ
Rent prices in Scottsdale vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Scottsdale is $1,847, whereas a house costs $3,925. 1-bedroom apartments in Scottsdale run $1,599 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,909.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,195 | - |  23% | |
1 bedroom | $1,636 | - | 2% | |
2 bedroom | $2,199 | - | 3% | |
3 bedroom | $3,300 | - | 16% | |
4 bedroom | $6,000 | - | 26% |
At this time, we don't have enough active inventory for all rentals to generate data. Please check back soon to see neighborhood rent prices in Sonoran Desert Institute, AZ.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,847 | - | No Change | |
Condos | $2,225 | - | No Change | |
Houses | $3,925 | - | No Change | |
Rooms | $1,071 | - | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$1,195
Last year
23%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,636
Last year
2%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$2,199
Last year
3%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$3,300
Last year
16%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$6,000
Last year
26%
At this time, we don't have enough active inventory for all rentals to generate data. Please check back soon to see neighborhood rent prices in Sonoran Desert Institute, AZ.
Apartments
Average rent
$1,847
Condos
Average rent
$2,225
Houses
Average rent
$3,925
Rooms
Average rent
$1,071
The table above reflects average rent prices in Sonoran Desert Institute, AZ, broken down by the number of bedrooms, neighborhoods, and property types. The availability of data for each category is dependent on market inventory and will adjust depending on your selected filters.
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21h ago
4837 E Willetta St, Phoenix, AZ 85008
1 bed
1 bath
$799
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
East Citrus Acres apartment for rent in Phoenix
1 bed
1 bath
$800
Apartment for rent
Available Sep 1
3d ago
Papago Vista apartment for rent in Phoenix
1 bed
1 bath
$849
Apartment for rent
Available Sep 18
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Phoenix
1 bed
1 bath
$859
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Camelback Country Club Estates house for rent in Paradise Valley
7156 E Oakmont Dr, Paradise Valley, AZ 85253
5 beds
4.5 baths
$60,000
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Phoenix
4925 E Red Rock Dr #43, Phoenix, AZ 85018
5 beds
5.5 baths
$40,000
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Scottsdale
4949 E Lincoln Dr #16, Scottsdale, AZ 85253
4 beds
5.5 baths
$32,000
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Paradise Valley
4016 E Flynn Ln, Paradise Valley, AZ 85253
4 beds
3.5 baths
$30,000
House for rent
2h ago
Verified
16801 N 49th St, Scottsdale, AZ 85254
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,485–$2,025
Apartment for rent
Available Sep 17
3h ago
Verified
4127 E Indian School Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85018
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,150–$1,525
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
4902 E Thomas Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85018
Studio–2 beds
1 bath
$936–$2,375
Apartment for rent
2h ago
Verified
16801 N 49th St, Scottsdale, AZ 85254
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,485–$2,025
Apartment for rent
Available Sep 17
19h ago
Verified
9595 E Thunderbird Rd, Scottsdale, AZ 85260
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,569–$2,339
Apartment for rent
2h ago
Verified
16801 N 49th St, Scottsdale, AZ 85254
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,485–$2,025
Apartment for rent
Available Sep 17
3h ago
Verified
15501 N Dial Blvd, Scottsdale, AZ 85260
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,499–$2,850
Apartment for rent
3h ago
Verified
4127 E Indian School Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85018
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,150–$1,525
Apartment for rent
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Frequently asked questions for Sonoran Desert Institute, AZ
Quick answers to common questions about the Scottsdale rental market.
How much is rent in Scottsdale?
The average rent in Scottsdale is $2,419 per month as of September 12, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Scottsdale?
Average rent prices in Scottsdale have increased by 9% since last year.
How does Scottsdale rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Scottsdale is 27% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $519 more per month.
What salary do I need to afford rent in Scottsdale?
To comfortably afford rent in Scottsdale, you'd need to earn approximately $97,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
Methodology
Rent prices are based on Zumper's rental listings from the past 30 days. Median rent is calculated across all available listings and property types on the platform. If you filter the page by bedroom count or property type, the pricing throughout the page will update automatically to reflect that segment of the rental market.
Household and population data come from the U.S. Census Bureau. Cost-of-living data is sourced from the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living Index (COLI).