Average Rent in 85259, Scottsdale, AZ

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Current Versus Historical 85259, Scottsdale, AZ Rents

85259 rentals average $3,900 for a 2-bedroom rental to $8,245 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $4,993, or roughly $25 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in October 2026, median rents have been roughly unchanged over the last year. 1-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $25 (-1.79%) year-over-year from $1,400 to $1,375. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $1,818 (87.35%) year-over-year from $2,082 to $3,900. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $542 (17.77%) year-over-year from $3,048 to $3,590. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $2,942 (55.47%) year-over-year from $5,303 to $8,245. Note that this figure includes all active and rented listings throughout the month.

Month-to-month, seasonality might have a bigger impact than overall trend price changes. 1-bedroom rents have gone down by 0.00% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone up by 42.73% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 7.27% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone up by 53.04% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Oct 2026 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
2 BR	$31.76	$3,900	$2,082 (87.35%)	$3,035 (28.50%)
3 BR	$22.95	$3,590	$3,048 (17.77%)	$3,183 (12.77%)
4+ BR	$26.38	$8,245	$5,303 (55.47%)	$5,408 (52.45%)

Historical Rents in 85259, Scottsdale, AZ

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Top Cities Near 85259

There are a total of 13 cities nearby 85259. The average rent in 85259 is currently $2,430 per month. A total of 12 cities nearby have an average rent lower than that. Our records show that Maricopa, AZ, with an average rent of $1,763, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near 85259, Scottsdale, AZ is Paradise Valley, AZ. Monthly rents here are on average $18,000 per month.

Let's compare 85259, Scottsdale, AZ's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. Two bedrooms in 85259, Scottsdale, AZ are about 46.15% more expensive. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 33.57% more expensive. Want more information? Check out the top 10 cities out of 13 total cities near 85259, Scottsdale, AZ in the following table.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Tempe, AZ	$1,754	$1,327	$1,650	$2,000
Phoenix, AZ	$895	$1,300	$1,699	$2,019
Mesa, AZ	$1,237	$1,198	$1,500	$2,038
Gilbert, AZ	N/A	$1,580	$2,100	$2,430
Chandler, AZ	$1,359	$1,557	$1,995	$2,450
Queen Creek, AZ	N/A	$1,275	$1,548	$2,795
Fountain Hills, AZ	N/A	$2,300	$2,700	$2,975
Anthem, AZ	N/A	$1,365	$3,500	$3,000
Scottsdale, AZ	$1,425	$2,000	$3,500	$4,200
Paradise Valley, AZ	N/A	$3,250	$16,500	$18,000

Top Neighborhoods Near 85259

There are a total of 4 neighborhoods in or near 85259. Some of these neighborhoods include Sun City Anthem, Downtown Scottsdale, and McCormick Ranch. We've included all of these top 4 neighborhoods in or near 85259, Scottsdale, AZ in the following table.

The average rent for these 4 neighborhoods in or near 85259, Scottsdale, AZ is currently around $4,400 per month. A total of 3 neighborhoods have a lower average rent. Meaning, only a single neighborhood out of these neighborhoods has a higher average rent. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is less than 85259's average rent, which is actually $4,993. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near 85259, Sun City Anthem has the most affordable average rent at $2,949 per month. Whereas, at $5,000 average rent per month, Greyhawk is the most expensive neighborhood in or near 85259. View the following table for more information.

Neighborhood	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Sun City Anthem, Anthem, AZ	N/A	$1,365	$3,500	$2,949
Downtown Scottsdale, Scottsdale, AZ	N/A	$3,000	$3,550	$4,000
McCormick Ranch, Scottsdale, AZ	$1,450	$2,650	$4,445	$4,800
Greyhawk, Scottsdale, AZ	N/A	$2,550	$4,200	$5,000

Top Counties Near 85259

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Top Zipcodes Near 85259

There are a total of 39 zipcodes in or near 85259, Scottsdale, AZ. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $2,350. A total of 37 zipcodes have an average rent that is lower than that. The zipcode with the most affordable average rent for apartment listings is 85021, Phoenix, AZ at $1,299 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $14,700 per month is 85253, Paradise Valley, AZ.

Do you need more space than that? Average rent for one bedroom rentals for the zipcodes in or near 85259, Scottsdale, AZ is $1,368 per month. Or in other words, $23 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $1,886 per month. Which comes out to $21 per sqft. The following table includes the top 10 zipcodes in 85259, Scottsdale, AZ. You can view the average rent breakdown for each zipcode by bedroom size.

Zipcode	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
85255, Scottsdale, AZ	N/A	$2,275	$4,500	$6,000
85258, Maricopa County, AZ	$1,450	$2,550	$4,200	$4,450
85251, Scottsdale, AZ	$998	$2,000	$2,500	$3,000
85260, Scottsdale, AZ	N/A	$1,855	$3,500	$4,000
85254, Phoenix, AZ	$1,556	$1,980	$3,150	$4,400
85250, Scottsdale, AZ	N/A	$1,525	$2,800	$3,200
85281, Tempe, AZ	$1,832	$1,349	$1,650	$1,895
85018, Phoenix, AZ	$599	$1,600	$1,999	$2,950
85032, Phoenix, AZ	$1,187	$1,573	$1,500	$1,995
85016, Phoenix, AZ	$861	$1,495	$2,098	$2,377

Frequently Asked Questions - 85259 Average Rents

What is the average rent price in 85259, Scottsdale, AZ?

The average monthly rental price for 85259, Scottsdale, AZ apartments for rent is approximately $4,993. This calculation takes into consideration rental listings of varying bedroom/bathroom sizes, building types, and locations.

Do 85259, Scottsdale, AZ rent prices drop in winter?

Yes! On average we see a 3.4% drop in rental prices between the peak summer months and the slower winter months. With the added bonus of decreased competition from other renters looking to move, winter is generally considered the best time of the year to find an apartment for rent in 85259, Scottsdale, AZ.

How much is a two bedroom apartment in 85259, Scottsdale, AZ?

The average monthly rental price for two bedroom apartments is $3,900 and an average price per square feet of $31.76. There are a total of 9 two bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in 85259.

How have rent prices in 85259, Scottsdale, AZ changed this year?

Rent prices for rentals in 85259, Scottsdale, AZ can fluctuate yearly. Specifically, one bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.02%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.87%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.18% year-over-year.

What is a reasonable rent price in 85259, Scottsdale, AZ?

A reasonable rent price in 85259, Scottsdale, AZ is around $3,994/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.