Apartments for rent in Scottsdale, priced and graded.

Median asking rent in Scottsdale is $2,300/mo across 4,781 available listings. Current residents pay a median of $2,013/mo (Census estimate) — 16% above the Phoenix average and 44% above the national one. 33% of the 243,821 people here rent. Fairway tracks 2,400 Scottsdale properties across 9 sources, refreshed hourly.

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How much is rent in Scottsdale?

A one-bedroom in Scottsdale runs $1,800/mo and a two-bedroom $2,389/mo, from live listings across our index.

No. of bedsMedian% of rentalsUnits availableFind places
Studio$1,529/mo3%155Find places →
1 Bedroom$1,800/mo29%1,399Find places →
2 Bedroom$2,389/mo40%1,925Find places →
3+ Bedroom$4,500/mo27%1,302Find places →

Medians: live listings in Fairway's rental index for Scottsdale, computed at page load. Availability refreshed continuously.

Rent affordability
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Comfortable is the 30% rule; landlords here typically require 2.5–3× the monthly rent in gross income. Scottsdale's $2,300/mo median asking rent sits in your comfortable range.

Who rents in Scottsdale

Census Rent Data

Rent Distribution

How much residents in Scottsdale pay in rent (Census data).

Under $500
1%
$500–$999
3%
$1,000–$1,499
13%
$1,500–$1,999
33%
$2,000+
51%

Is Scottsdale a good place to live?

Yes: Scottsdale grades A overall — strongest on public schools, weakest on cost of living.

Neighborhood Grades

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Public SchoolsA
Cost of LivingC-
SafetyB-
NightlifeB+
Outdoor ActivitiesA-
WalkabilityB

Weather

Average Temperatures

Monthly high and low temperatures in Scottsdale.

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Demographics & Diversity

Population, age distribution, and diversity breakdown for Scottsdale.

Population243,821
Median Income$111K
White
77%
Hispanic
11%
Asian
5%
Two or More
4%
Black
2%

Commute & Transportation

How residents of Scottsdale get to work.

Drive Alone61%
Walk/Bike2%
Work from Home31%

Housing Stock

Types of Housing

Housing type and age distribution in Scottsdale.

Home Types

Single Family
52%
Large Apt Building
24%
Townhouse
12%
Small Apt Building
11%
Mobile Home
1%

Home Age

2000–Present
27%
1980–1999
44%
1960–1979
23%
1940–1959
5%
Before 1939
0%

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Renting in Scottsdale, explained

What is the average rent in Scottsdale?
The median asking rent in Scottsdale is $2,300/mo across 4,781 available listings in Fairway's index. Current residents pay a median of $2,013/mo (Census estimate), which includes long-held leases.
How much is a 1-bedroom vs a 2-bedroom in Scottsdale?
A one-bedroom in Scottsdale runs about $1,800/mo and a two-bedroom about $2,389/mo, from live listings across our index.
Is Scottsdale a good place to live?
Yes: Scottsdale grades A overall — strongest on public schools, weakest on cost of living.
What income do I need to rent in Scottsdale?
At the 30% rule, the $2,300/mo median asking rent in Scottsdale takes about $92,000 a year in gross income. Landlords typically ask for 2.5–3× the monthly rent.
How many people rent in Scottsdale?
33% of Scottsdale's 243,821 residents rent rather than own.
How many rentals are available in Scottsdale right now?
5,287 rentals are available in Scottsdale right now, 4,781 of them with a listed rent and bedroom count, across the 2,400 rental properties Fairway tracks there, refreshed continuously across our listing sources.
Is Scottsdale cheaper than the rest of Phoenix?
By what current residents pay (Census estimates), Scottsdale's $2,013/mo median is 16% above the Phoenix average.

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