Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on August 4, 2026
Average rent in
Scottsdale, AZ
Average rent in
Last updated on August 4, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
The bottom line
Scottsdale, AZ rent slipped 6.2% year over year, with a current median of $3,000/month. Renters today are paying $57 less per month on average than last year, while month-to-month rent is essentially flat.
Compared to national trends
Scottsdale runs roughly 1.5× the $1,940/month national median, placing it among pricier metros with 1,256 total rentals available across the city.
Rent ranges by bedroom
Studios in Scottsdale rent for about $1,592/month, 1-bedrooms around $1,750/month, 2-bedrooms $2,450/month, 3-bedrooms $3,800/month, and 4+ bedrooms reach $5,900/month, covering a broad spectrum of renter needs.
Median rent
Median rent in Scottsdale
$3,000/mo
6%vs previous year
The average rent in Scottsdale is $3,000 per month as of August 2026. This is 55% above the national average rent, or $1,060 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Scottsdale
1,256
for rent on Zumper.com as of August 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Scottsdale rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Scottsdale, AZ
Average rent prices in Scottsdale have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 6% since last year.
Rent trends
Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.
Compare rent prices in
Scottsdale, AZ
Rent prices in Scottsdale vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Scottsdale is $2,000, whereas a house costs $4,200. 1-bedroom apartments in Scottsdale run $1,799 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,100.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,591 | 7% |  4% | |
1 bedroom | $1,750 | 2% | 3% | |
2 bedroom | $2,450 | No Change | 1% | |
3 bedroom | $3,800 | No Change | 1% | |
4 bedroom | $5,900 | 1% | 9% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Dc Ranch | $4,450 | |
Desert Mountain | $12,000 | |
Downtown Scottsdale | $2,800 | |
Gainey Ranch | $4,947 | |
Greyhawk | $4,400 | |
Mccormick Ranch | $3,500 | |
Mcdowell Mountain Ranch | $7,900 | |
Scottsdale Ranch | $2,850 | |
Terravita | $6,000 | |
Troon North | $5,900 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $2,000 | 6% | No Change | |
Condos | $2,300 | 5% | No Change | |
Houses | $4,200 | 1% | No Change | |
Rooms | $1,045 | 17% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$1,591
Last 30 days
7%
Last year
4%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,750
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
3%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$2,450
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
1%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$3,800
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
1%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$5,900
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
9%
Downtown Scottsdale
Average rent
$2,800
Mccormick Ranch
Average rent
$3,500
Greyhawk
Average rent
$4,400
Terravita
Average rent
$6,000
Dc Ranch
Average rent
$4,450
Scottsdale Ranch
Average rent
$2,850
Troon North
Average rent
$5,900
Mcdowell Mountain Ranch
Average rent
$7,900
Gainey Ranch
Average rent
$4,947
Desert Mountain
Average rent
$12,000
Apartments
Average rent
$2,000
Last 30 days
6%
Condos
Average rent
$2,300
Last 30 days
5%
Houses
Average rent
$4,200
Last 30 days
1%
Rooms
Average rent
$1,045
Last 30 days
17%
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.
How does rent in Scottsdale, AZ compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in Scottsdale and Anthem by all bedroom counts and property types.
Scottsdale
55%higher than the national median
25%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Scottsdale, AZ is 23% higher than the median rent in Anthem, AZ.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$2,430
14%$1,810
14%$3,350
22%$4,250
17%$2,600
2%$1,795
6%$1,650
3%$2,400
58%$8,875
6%$1,690
5%$5,200
10%$1,925
1%Cost of living in Scottsdale, AZ
Explore the cost of essential expenses, and then use our rent calculator to find out how much rent you can afford.
Expenses accrued by most renters | Average cost compared to national average |
|---|---|
| Goods & Services | 6% higher |
| Groceries | 6% higher |
| Health | 3% higher |
| Housing | 42% higher |
| Transportation | 2% higher |
| Utilities | 5% lower |
Discover rentals in Scottsdale, AZ
3d ago
Verified
6405 E Indian School Rd, Scottsdale, AZ 85251
Studio–2 beds
1 bath
$799–$1,600
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Scottsdale
8985 E Bell Rd #110, Scottsdale, AZ 85260
Studio
0 baths
$800
House for rent
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Scottsdale
Studio
1 bath
$900
Condo for rent
Available Jul 27
5d+ ago
Pima Acres house for rent in Scottsdale
9067 E Rimrock Dr, Scottsdale, AZ 85255
5 beds
6 baths
$50,000
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
Downtown Scottsdale apartment for rent in Scottsdale
5000 N Camelback Ridge Dr #206, Scottsdale, AZ 85251
3 beds
3 baths
$29,500
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Powderhorn Ranch house for rent in Scottsdale
10011 E Windrose Dr, Scottsdale, AZ 85260
5 beds
4.5 baths
$29,000
House for rent
3d ago
Verified
16801 N 49th St, Scottsdale, AZ 85254
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,460–$2,150
Apartment for rent
Available Aug 4
6h ago
Verified
4735 N Scottsdale Rd, Scottsdale, AZ 85251
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,957–$99,999
Apartment for rent
6h ago
Verified
15501 N Dial Blvd, Scottsdale, AZ 85260
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,599–$2,475
Apartment for rent
9h ago
Verified
6640 E Mcdowell Rd, Scottsdale, AZ 85257
1 bed
1 bath
$1,499–$1,524
Apartment for rent
12h ago
Verified
7350 E Stetson Dr, Scottsdale, AZ 85251
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,689–$2,649
Apartment for rent
15h ago
Verified
15757 N 90th Pl, Scottsdale, AZ 85260
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,469–$2,359
Apartment for rent
21h ago
Verified
9595 E Thunderbird Rd, Scottsdale, AZ 85260
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,569–$2,619
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
16801 N 49th St, Scottsdale, AZ 85254
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,460–$2,150
Apartment for rent
Available Aug 4
6h ago
Verified
4735 N Scottsdale Rd, Scottsdale, AZ 85251
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,957–$99,999
Apartment for rent
6h ago
Verified
15501 N Dial Blvd, Scottsdale, AZ 85260
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,599–$2,475
Apartment for rent
9h ago
Verified
6640 E Mcdowell Rd, Scottsdale, AZ 85257
1 bed
1 bath
$1,499–$1,524
Apartment for rent
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Frequently asked questions for Scottsdale, AZ
Quick answers to common questions about the Scottsdale rental market.
How much is rent in Scottsdale?
The average rent in Scottsdale is $3,000 per month as of August 1, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Scottsdale?
Average rent prices in Scottsdale have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 6% since last year.
How does Scottsdale rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Scottsdale is 55% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,060 more per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Scottsdale?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Scottsdale are Downtown Scottsdale ($2,800/mo), Scottsdale Ranch ($2,850/mo), and Mccormick Ranch ($3,500/mo).
What salary do I need to afford rent in Scottsdale?
To comfortably afford rent in Scottsdale, you'd need to earn approximately $120,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Scottsdale?
Based on Zumper's July 2026 data, one-bedroom apartments in Scottsdale average around $1,750/month and two-bedrooms approximately $2,550/month. Both bedroom types have remained relatively stable year over year.
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).