← Rent by cityTypical monthly rent in Scottsdale, AZ, over the past three years
Rent in Scottsdale, AZ
Data as of August 2026 · Zillow Observed Rent Index
Typical rent
$2,127
1-year change
+2.2%
3-year change
+2.6%
Metro, 1-year change
+0.7%
Rents in Scottsdale rose +2.2%, slower than the US overall (+2.5%). An increase much above +2.2% is worth questioning.
Typical rent in Scottsdale, past 3 years
All unit sizes, monthly
Show as a table
| Month | Typical rent |
|---|---|
| Aug 2026 | $2,127 |
| Jul 2026 | $2,129 |
| Jun 2026 | $2,131 |
| May 2026 | $2,137 |
| Apr 2026 | $2,147 |
| Mar 2026 | $2,148 |
| Feb 2026 | $2,140 |
| Jan 2026 | $2,111 |
| Dec 2025 | $2,093 |
| Nov 2025 | $2,088 |
| Oct 2025 | $2,091 |
| Sep 2025 | $2,090 |
| Aug 2025 | $2,080 |
| Jul 2025 | $2,079 |
| Jun 2025 | $2,081 |
| May 2025 | $2,095 |
| Apr 2025 | $2,107 |
| Mar 2025 | $2,107 |
| Feb 2025 | $2,104 |
| Jan 2025 | $2,098 |
| Dec 2024 | $2,095 |
| Nov 2024 | $2,094 |
| Oct 2024 | $2,082 |
| Sep 2024 | $2,082 |
| Aug 2024 | $2,067 |
| Jul 2024 | $2,064 |
| Jun 2024 | $2,069 |
| May 2024 | $2,087 |
| Apr 2024 | $2,108 |
| Mar 2024 | $2,118 |
| Feb 2024 | $2,119 |
| Jan 2024 | $2,110 |
| Dec 2023 | $2,103 |
| Nov 2023 | $2,093 |
| Oct 2023 | $2,088 |
| Sep 2023 | $2,079 |
| Aug 2023 | $2,073 |
Estimated typical rent by size
| Studio | $1,710 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,800 |
| 2 bedrooms | $2,100 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,560 |
| 4+ bedrooms | $3,010 |
City typical rent × AZ bedroom ratios from the Census American Community Survey. Rough guide only.
Check your own increase
ZIP-level trends can differ a lot from the city average.
By ZIP code
| ZIP | Typical rent | 1-year change |
|---|---|---|
| 85250 | $2,494 | +3.3% |
| 85251 | $2,006 | +1.7% |
| 85254 | $2,448 | +2.9% |
| 85255 | $2,354 | +2.8% |
| 85257 | $2,009 | +2.5% |
| 85258 | $2,032 | +6.2% |
| 85259 | $1,666 | +3.5% |
| 85260 | $1,988 | +1.6% |
Negotiating a renewal in Scottsdale
- Check your own ZIP, not just the city: in Scottsdale, ZIP-level changes over the past year range from +1.6% to +6.2%.
- Start 60–90 days before your lease ends, before you're short on time to look elsewhere.
- Lead with wanting to stay, then the numbers: your increase next to the local trend, with the source named.
- Name a specific number, and offer something in return, like a longer lease, if you can.
- Get any agreement in writing before you sign the renewal.