4+ Bedroom Apartment Rent in Scottsdale, AZ
Median asking rent for a 4+ bedroom apartment in Scottsdale, Arizona as of October 2026. That's +79% higher than the citywide median of $2,114 and +50% above the national 4+ bedroom median of $2,520.
Income needed for a 4+ 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 4+ 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 4+ bedroom in Arizona
| # | City | 4+ Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | South Tucson | $1,385 |
| 2 | Winslow | $1,633 |
| 3 | Arizona City | $1,863 |
| 4 | Bullhead City | $2,010 |
| 5 | Kingman | $2,025 |
| 6 | Show Low | $2,030 |
| 7 | Glendale | $2,100 |
| 8 | Mesa | $2,119 |
| 9 | Fort Mohave | $2,160 |
| 10 | Phoenix | $2,186 |
| 11 | Tempe | $2,244 |
| 12 | Sierra Vista | $2,255 |
| 13 | Cottonwood | $2,350 |
| 14 | Goodyear | $2,351 |
| 15 | Lake Havasu City | $2,410 |
Most expensive cities for a 4+ bedroom in Arizona
| # | City | 4+ Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Anthem | $4,170 |
| 2 | Queen Creek | $3,960 |
| 3 | Gilbert | $3,917 |
| 4 | Scottsdale (this page) | $3,781 |
| 5 | Litchfield Park | $3,750 |
| 6 | Buckeye | $3,590 |
| 7 | San Tan Valley | $3,545 |
| 8 | Surprise | $3,472 |
| 9 | Fountain Hills | $3,420 |
| 10 | Peoria | $3,418 |
| 11 | Vail | $3,350 |
| 12 | Oro Valley | $3,350 |
| 13 | Maricopa | $3,315 |
| 14 | Tolleson | $3,230 |
| 15 | Sahuarita | $3,200 |
Nearby cities — 4+ bedroom rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 5 of these cities have cheaper 4+ bedroom rents than Scottsdale.
| City | Distance | 4+ Bedroom rent | vs Scottsdale |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paradise Valley, AZ | 6.6 mi | $2,864 | $-917 (-24%) |
| Fountain Hills, AZ | 9.3 mi | $3,420 | $-361 (-10%) |
| Tempe, AZ | 15.3 mi | $2,244 | $-1,537 (-41%) |
| Phoenix, AZ | 15.4 mi | $2,186 | $-1,595 (-42%) |
| Mesa, AZ | 16.3 mi | $2,119 | $-1,662 (-44%) |
| Gilbert, AZ | 21.6 mi | $3,917 | +$136 (+4%) |
| Anthem, AZ | 22.5 mi | $4,170 | +$389 (+10%) |
| Chandler, AZ | 22.8 mi | $2,620 | $-1,161 (-31%) |
| Glendale, AZ | 23.1 mi | $2,100 | $-1,681 (-44%) |
| Peoria, AZ | 25.7 mi | $3,418 | $-363 (-10%) |
| Apache Junction, AZ | 27.1 mi | $2,610 | $-1,171 (-31%) |
| Sun City, AZ | 28.7 mi | $2,850 | $-931 (-25%) |
4+ Bedroom rent in Scottsdale — common questions
How much is a 4+ bedroom apartment in Scottsdale?
As of October 2026, the median 4+ bedroom apartment rent in Scottsdale, Arizona is $3,781 per month. This is +79% higher than the citywide median of $2,114.
What income do you need to afford a 4+ bedroom in Scottsdale?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $151,240 ($12,603/month gross), which works out to roughly $72.71/hour at a full-time job.
Is Scottsdale expensive for a 4+ bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
Scottsdale's 4+ bedroom median of $3,781 is +50% above the national 4+ bedroom median of $2,520. It ranks in the 87th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Scottsdale rank for 4+ bedroom rent in Arizona?
Among the 51 cities in Arizona with 4+ bedroom data, Scottsdale ranks #48 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 4+ bedroom options near Scottsdale?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper 4+ bedroom rents include Paradise Valley ($2,864), Fountain Hills ($3,420), Tempe ($2,244).