4+ Bedroom Apartment Rent in Scottsdale, AZ
Median asking rent for a 4+ bedroom apartment in Scottsdale, Arizona as of July 2026. That's +74% higher than the citywide median of $2,173 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 | Bullhead City | $2,010 |
| 3 | Kingman | $2,025 |
| 4 | Glendale | $2,118 |
| 5 | Mesa | $2,143 |
| 6 | Fort Mohave | $2,160 |
| 7 | Phoenix | $2,183 |
| 8 | Sierra Vista | $2,255 |
| 9 | Tempe | $2,305 |
| 10 | Cottonwood | $2,350 |
| 11 | Goodyear | $2,350 |
| 12 | Lake Havasu City | $2,410 |
| 13 | Green Valley | $2,420 |
| 14 | Tucson | $2,428 |
| 15 | Prescott | $2,480 |
Most expensive cities for a 4+ bedroom in Arizona
| # | City | 4+ Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Waddell | $4,320 |
| 2 | Paradise Valley | $4,170 |
| 3 | Anthem | $4,170 |
| 4 | Queen Creek | $3,960 |
| 5 | Scottsdale (this page) | $3,781 |
| 6 | Litchfield Park | $3,750 |
| 7 | Buckeye | $3,590 |
| 8 | San Tan Valley | $3,545 |
| 9 | Surprise | $3,472 |
| 10 | Fountain Hills | $3,420 |
| 11 | Peoria | $3,418 |
| 12 | Vail | $3,350 |
| 13 | Oro Valley | $3,350 |
| 14 | Maricopa | $3,315 |
| 15 | Tolleson | $3,230 |
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 | $4,170 | +$389 (+10%) |
| Fountain Hills, AZ | 9.3 mi | $3,420 | $-361 (-10%) |
| Tempe, AZ | 15.3 mi | $2,305 | $-1,476 (-39%) |
| Phoenix, AZ | 15.4 mi | $2,183 | $-1,598 (-42%) |
| Mesa, AZ | 16.3 mi | $2,143 | $-1,638 (-43%) |
| Gilbert, AZ | 21.6 mi | $2,794 | $-987 (-26%) |
| Anthem, AZ | 22.5 mi | $4,170 | +$389 (+10%) |
| Chandler, AZ | 22.8 mi | $2,634 | $-1,147 (-30%) |
| Glendale, AZ | 23.1 mi | $2,118 | $-1,663 (-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 July 2026, the median 4+ bedroom apartment rent in Scottsdale, Arizona is $3,781 per month. This is +74% higher than the citywide median of $2,173.
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 49 cities in Arizona with 4+ bedroom data, Scottsdale ranks #45 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 4+ bedroom options near Scottsdale?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper 4+ bedroom rents include Fountain Hills ($3,420), Tempe ($2,305), Phoenix ($2,183).