Most Affordable Neighborhoods in Scottsdale, AZ

Some of the cheapest neighborhoods in Scottsdale are Casa Norte, Ancala, and Summerfield. These neighborhoods offer some of the lowest rent prices in Scottsdale, making them ideal for renters on a budget. As of June 14, 2025, the average rent in Scottsdale is $1,814, which is 0.7% lower than last year. However, it's important to remember that rental prices can vary significantly based on factors such as location, amenities, and floor plans.

Casa Norte

Average Rent

$1,255/Month

Units Available

12 Rentals

Casa Norte is a top choice for budget-conscious renters for a variety of reasons. The average rent in Casa Norte is $1,255 while the city average is $1,814. Residents enjoy convenient access to Mesa C.C., Downtown Center, Ancala Village, and Scottsdale Community College.

Ancala

Average Rent

$1,289/Month

TransitScore® Rating

18/100

Units Available

22 Rentals

When you’re looking for a great Scottsdale neighborhood on a budget, check out Ancala. The average rent is $1,289, compared to the city average of $1,814. Ancala is convenient to Phoenix-Mesa Gateway, McDowell Mountain Regional Park, and Paradise Valley Comm. Coll.. The community is car-dependent with a WalkScore® of 10.

Summerfield

Average Rent

$1,306/Month

TransitScore® Rating

42/100

Units Available

10 Rentals

Summerfield is an affordable neighborhood in Scottsdale with an average rent price of $1,306. Compare this to the city average of $1,814. Summerfield provides easy access to Scottsdale East Plaza, Marina Heights/Rio Salado, and Papago Park. It’s a car-dependent neighborhood with a WalkScore® of 45.

Trails at Scottsdale

Average Rent

$1,310/Month

Units Available

26 Rentals

If you’re looking for a great, affordable neighborhood in Scottsdale, Trails at Scottsdale might be the perfect place! It has an average rent price of $1,310, while the city’s average stands at $1,814. Trails at Scottsdale is near Desert Botanical Garden, Arizona State University, and Desert Arboretum Park.

Sonoran Arroyos

Average Rent

$1,311/Month

Units Available

20 Rentals

Sonoran Arroyos is a top choice for budget-conscious renters for a variety of reasons. The average rent in Sonoran Arroyos is $1,311 while the city average is $1,814. Residents enjoy convenient access to Cholla Trailhead - Camelback Mountain, Adobe Village, and McDowell Sonoran Preserve.

Scottsdale Estates Twelve

Average Rent

$1,332/Month

Units Available

18 Rentals

When you’re looking for a great Scottsdale neighborhood on a budget, check out Scottsdale Estates Twelve. The average rent is $1,332, compared to the city average of $1,814. Scottsdale Estates Twelve is convenient to Papago Park, Phoenix Sky Harbor International, and Phoenix-Mesa Gateway.

Holiday Park

Average Rent

$1,356/Month

TransitScore® Rating

44/100

Units Available

10 Rentals

Holiday Park is an affordable neighborhood in Scottsdale with an average rent price of $1,356. Compare this to the city average of $1,814. Holiday Park provides easy access to 50Th St/Washington St, Scottsdale Community College, and Hayden Ferry/Rio Salado. It’s a somewhat walkable neighborhood with a WalkScore® of 69.

Mereway Manor

Average Rent

$1,379/Month

TransitScore® Rating

38/100

Units Available

14 Rentals

If you’re looking for a great, affordable neighborhood in Scottsdale, Mereway Manor might be the perfect place! It has an average rent price of $1,379, while the city’s average stands at $1,814. Mereway Manor is near Arizona State University, Scottsdale Commerce Center, and Scottsdale East Plaza.

Scottsdale Shadows

Average Rent

$1,399/Month

TransitScore® Rating

44/100

Units Available

34 Rentals

Scottsdale Shadows is a top choice for budget-conscious renters for a variety of reasons. The average rent in Scottsdale Shadows is $1,399 while the city average is $1,814. Residents enjoy convenient access to 50Th St/Washington St, Gateway Community College, and Priest Dr/Washington St. The neighborhood is considered car-dependent with a WalkScore® of 41.

Pointe Scottsdale

Average Rent

$1,442/Month

Units Available

11 Rentals

When you’re looking for a great Scottsdale neighborhood on a budget, check out Pointe Scottsdale. The average rent is $1,442, compared to the city average of $1,814. Pointe Scottsdale is convenient to Center Pkwy/Washington, Phoenix Zoo, and Phoenix Sky Harbor International.

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Methodology

Transit Score measures access to public transit. Scores range from 0 (minimal transit) to 100 (rider’s paradise). Learn more about the Transit Score methodology. Rental data is sourced from CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As a leading authority in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar performs in-depth research to build and sustain an extensive database of commercial real estate insights.

We've combined this data with public records to provide the most current rental information available.