Studio Apartment Rent in Scottsdale, AZ
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Scottsdale, Arizona as of August 2026. That's +8% lower than the citywide median of $2,145 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 | Sierra Vista | $955 |
| 2 | Bullhead City | $1,010 |
| 3 | Cottonwood | $1,010 |
| 4 | Green Valley | $1,020 |
| 5 | Kingman | $1,020 |
| 6 | Tucson | $1,022 |
| 7 | Prescott | $1,073 |
| 8 | Fort Mohave | $1,080 |
| 9 | Glendale | $1,089 |
| 10 | Mesa | $1,110 |
| 11 | Phoenix | $1,128 |
| 12 | Yuma | $1,137 |
| 13 | Prescott Valley | $1,160 |
| 14 | Tempe | $1,195 |
| 15 | Lake Havasu City | $1,210 |
Most expensive cities for a studio in Arizona
| # | City | Studio rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Waddell | $2,250 |
| 2 | Anthem | $2,170 |
| 3 | Queen Creek | $2,060 |
| 4 | Gilbert | $2,043 |
| 5 | Scottsdale (this page) | $1,972 |
| 6 | Litchfield Park | $1,950 |
| 7 | Buckeye | $1,870 |
| 8 | San Tan Valley | $1,850 |
| 9 | Surprise | $1,808 |
| 10 | Peoria | $1,780 |
| 11 | Fountain Hills | $1,780 |
| 12 | Maricopa | $1,730 |
| 13 | Tolleson | $1,690 |
| 14 | Flagstaff | $1,670 |
| 15 | Avondale | $1,650 |
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 | $1,383 | $-589 (-30%) |
| Fountain Hills, AZ | 9.3 mi | $1,780 | $-192 (-10%) |
| Tempe, AZ | 15.3 mi | $1,195 | $-777 (-39%) |
| Phoenix, AZ | 15.4 mi | $1,128 | $-844 (-43%) |
| Mesa, AZ | 16.3 mi | $1,110 | $-862 (-44%) |
| Gilbert, AZ | 21.6 mi | $2,043 | +$71 (+4%) |
| Anthem, AZ | 22.5 mi | $2,170 | +$198 (+10%) |
| Chandler, AZ | 22.8 mi | $1,379 | $-593 (-30%) |
| 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 August 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Scottsdale, Arizona is $1,972 per month. This is +8% below the citywide median of $2,145.
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 48 cities in Arizona with studio data, Scottsdale ranks #44 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Scottsdale?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include Paradise Valley ($1,383), Fountain Hills ($1,780), Tempe ($1,195).