Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on May 5, 2026

Average rent in
Scottsdale, AZ

Last updated on May 5, 2026

Last updated on May 5, 2026

Bedroom count

Property type

As of May 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Scottsdale, AZ is $3,021. This is +55%, or $1,071, higher than the national average.

$1.86

average price per square foot

Median rent

$3,021

decreased by6%
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

1,335

for rent on Zumper.com

As of May 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Scottsdale, AZ is $3,021. This is +55%, or $1,071, higher than the national average.

$1.86

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

9%
41%
22%
11%
18%
$0-$1,500$0 - $1,500
$1,501-$3,000$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001-$4,500$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501-$6,000$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001-$50,000$6,001 - $50,000

Households

66%
34%
Owner-occupied
Renter-occupied

Median rent and rent ranges are based on Zumper inventory in the last 30 days. Household data are provided by the US Census Bureau.

Rent price trends in
Scottsdale, AZ

Rent price trends

Rent prices for all bedroom counts and property types in Scottsdale, AZ have remained the same in the last month and have decreased by 6% in the last year.

Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.

Rent comparables in
Scottsdale, AZ

The monthly rent for an apartment in Scottsdale, AZ is $2,081. A 1-bedroom apartment in Scottsdale, AZ costs about $1,799 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $2,179. Houses for rent in Scottsdale, AZ are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $4,499.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$1,798

No Change

2%

2 bedroom

$2,500

1%

No Change

3 bedroom

$4,000

No Change

3%

4 bedroom

$6,500

3%

6%

Studio

$1,547

5%

17%

Studio

Average rent

$1,547

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

17%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,798

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

2%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,500

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

No Change

3 bedroom

Average rent

$4,000

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

3%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$6,500

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

6%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Scottsdale, 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.

Compare rent prices in Scottsdale, AZ to other cities

Median rent prices in Scottsdale, AZ for all bedroom counts and property types compared to Anthem, AZ.

Scottsdale

Median rent price$3,021
increased by55%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,378
increased by22%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Scottsdale, AZ is 27% higher than the median rent in Anthem, AZ.

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Cost of living in
Scottsdale, AZ

The overall cost of living in Scottsdale, AZ is 14% higher than the national average. Explore the cost of essential expenses, then use our rent calculator to help set your budget.

Expenses

accrued by most renters

Average cost

compared to national average

Goods & Services

6% higher

Groceries

5% higher

Health

4% higher

Housing

42% higher

Transportation

4% lower

Utilities

8% lower

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