Studio Apartment Rent in Scottsdale, AZ
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Scottsdale, Arizona as of October 2026. That's +7% lower than the citywide median of $2,114 and +53% above the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio 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 studio at the current median rent.
Rent by apartment size in Scottsdale
Compare Scottsdale's median rent across every apartment size.
Cheapest cities for a studio in Arizona
| # | City | Studio rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | South Tucson | $713 |
| 2 | Winslow | $903 |
| 3 | Arizona City | $942 |
| 4 | Sierra Vista | $955 |
| 5 | Bullhead City | $1,010 |
| 6 | Cottonwood | $1,010 |
| 7 | Green Valley | $1,020 |
| 8 | Kingman | $1,020 |
| 9 | Tucson | $1,022 |
| 10 | Prescott | $1,073 |
| 11 | Fort Mohave | $1,080 |
| 12 | Glendale | $1,089 |
| 13 | Show Low | $1,100 |
| 14 | Mesa | $1,105 |
| 15 | Phoenix | $1,131 |
Most expensive cities for a studio in Arizona
| # | City | Studio rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Anthem | $2,170 |
| 2 | Queen Creek | $2,060 |
| 3 | Gilbert | $2,043 |
| 4 | Scottsdale (this page) | $1,972 |
| 5 | Litchfield Park | $1,950 |
| 6 | Buckeye | $1,870 |
| 7 | San Tan Valley | $1,850 |
| 8 | Surprise | $1,808 |
| 9 | Peoria | $1,780 |
| 10 | Fountain Hills | $1,780 |
| 11 | Maricopa | $1,730 |
| 12 | Tolleson | $1,690 |
| 13 | Flagstaff | $1,670 |
| 14 | Avondale | $1,650 |
| 15 | Waddell | $1,604 |
Nearby cities — studio rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 5 of these cities have cheaper studio rents than Scottsdale.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Scottsdale |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paradise Valley, AZ | 6.6 mi | $1,491 | $-481 (-24%) |
| Fountain Hills, AZ | 9.3 mi | $1,780 | $-192 (-10%) |
| Tempe, AZ | 15.3 mi | $1,171 | $-801 (-41%) |
| Phoenix, AZ | 15.4 mi | $1,131 | $-841 (-43%) |
| Mesa, AZ | 16.3 mi | $1,105 | $-867 (-44%) |
| Gilbert, AZ | 21.6 mi | $2,043 | +$71 (+4%) |
| Anthem, AZ | 22.5 mi | $2,170 | +$198 (+10%) |
| Chandler, AZ | 22.8 mi | $1,368 | $-604 (-31%) |
| Glendale, AZ | 23.1 mi | $1,089 | $-883 (-45%) |
| Peoria, AZ | 25.7 mi | $1,780 | $-192 (-10%) |
| Apache Junction, AZ | 27.1 mi | $1,320 | $-652 (-33%) |
| Sun City, AZ | 28.7 mi | $1,490 | $-482 (-24%) |
Studio rent in Scottsdale — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Scottsdale?
As of October 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Scottsdale, Arizona is $1,972 per month. This is +7% below the citywide median of $2,114.
What income do you need to afford a studio in Scottsdale?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $78,880 ($6,573/month gross), which works out to roughly $37.92/hour at a full-time job.
Is Scottsdale expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Scottsdale's studio median of $1,972 is +53% above the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 86th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Scottsdale rank for studio rent in Arizona?
Among the 51 cities in Arizona with studio data, Scottsdale ranks #48 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Scottsdale?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include Paradise Valley ($1,491), Fountain Hills ($1,780), Tempe ($1,171).