1-Bedroom Apartment Rent in Scottsdale, AZ
Median asking rent for a 1-bedroom apartment in Scottsdale, Arizona as of August 2026. That's +1% higher than the citywide median of $2,145 and +55% above the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395.
Income needed for a 1-bedroom in Scottsdale
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income guideline (the threshold above which households are considered rent-burdened), here's what you need to earn to comfortably afford a 1-bedroom at the current median rent.
Rent by apartment size in Scottsdale
Compare Scottsdale's median rent across every apartment size.
Cheapest cities for a 1-bedroom in Arizona
| # | City | 1-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bullhead City | $1,010 |
| 2 | Kingman | $1,020 |
| 3 | Fort Mohave | $1,080 |
| 4 | Green Valley | $1,140 |
| 5 | Tucson | $1,143 |
| 6 | Yuma | $1,143 |
| 7 | Cottonwood | $1,190 |
| 8 | Glendale | $1,193 |
| 9 | Lake Havasu City | $1,210 |
| 10 | Sierra Vista | $1,215 |
| 11 | Mesa | $1,219 |
| 12 | Phoenix | $1,237 |
| 13 | Prescott | $1,260 |
| 14 | Tempe | $1,311 |
| 15 | Goodyear | $1,340 |
Most expensive cities for a 1-bedroom in Arizona
| # | City | 1-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Waddell | $2,470 |
| 2 | Anthem | $2,380 |
| 3 | Queen Creek | $2,260 |
| 4 | Gilbert | $2,240 |
| 5 | Scottsdale (this page) | $2,163 |
| 6 | Litchfield Park | $2,140 |
| 7 | Buckeye | $2,055 |
| 8 | San Tan Valley | $2,030 |
| 9 | Surprise | $1,984 |
| 10 | Peoria | $1,953 |
| 11 | Fountain Hills | $1,950 |
| 12 | Maricopa | $1,900 |
| 13 | Tolleson | $1,850 |
| 14 | Flagstaff | $1,830 |
| 15 | Avondale | $1,810 |
Nearby cities — 1-bedroom rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 5 of these cities have cheaper 1-bedroom rents than Scottsdale.
| City | Distance | 1-Bedroom rent | vs Scottsdale |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paradise Valley, AZ | 6.6 mi | $1,516 | $-647 (-30%) |
| Fountain Hills, AZ | 9.3 mi | $1,950 | $-213 (-10%) |
| Tempe, AZ | 15.3 mi | $1,311 | $-852 (-39%) |
| Phoenix, AZ | 15.4 mi | $1,237 | $-926 (-43%) |
| Mesa, AZ | 16.3 mi | $1,219 | $-944 (-44%) |
| Gilbert, AZ | 21.6 mi | $2,240 | +$77 (+4%) |
| Anthem, AZ | 22.5 mi | $2,380 | +$217 (+10%) |
| Chandler, AZ | 22.8 mi | $1,511 | $-652 (-30%) |
| Glendale, AZ | 23.1 mi | $1,193 | $-970 (-45%) |
| Peoria, AZ | 25.7 mi | $1,953 | $-210 (-10%) |
| Apache Junction, AZ | 27.1 mi | $1,440 | $-723 (-33%) |
| Sun City, AZ | 28.7 mi | $1,630 | $-533 (-25%) |
1-Bedroom rent in Scottsdale — common questions
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Scottsdale?
As of August 2026, the median 1-bedroom apartment rent in Scottsdale, Arizona is $2,163 per month. This is +1% higher than the citywide median of $2,145.
What income do you need to afford a 1-bedroom in Scottsdale?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $86,520 ($7,210/month gross), which works out to roughly $41.60/hour at a full-time job.
Is Scottsdale expensive for a 1-bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
Scottsdale's 1-bedroom median of $2,163 is +55% above the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395. It ranks in the 88th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Scottsdale rank for 1-bedroom rent in Arizona?
Among the 48 cities in Arizona with 1-bedroom data, Scottsdale ranks #44 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 1-bedroom options near Scottsdale?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper 1-bedroom rents include Paradise Valley ($1,516), Fountain Hills ($1,950), Tempe ($1,311).