Scottsdale (prime, ~$40/sqft/yr) is one of 5 Phoenix Class A submarkets we track.

  • Scottsdale sits at prime tier.
  • Average rent $40/sqft/yr vs city average 34.
  • Compared submarkets: Camelback Corridor (trophy), Tempe / Town Lake (trophy), Downtown Phoenix (prime).

Scottsdale vs other Phoenix submarkets

Scottsdale (prime, ~$40/sqft/yr) is one of 5 Phoenix Class A submarkets we track.

TL;DR

  • Scottsdale sits at prime tier.
  • Average rent $40/sqft/yr vs city average 34.
  • Compared submarkets: Camelback Corridor (trophy), Tempe / Town Lake (trophy), Downtown Phoenix (prime).

Side-by-side with peers

**Camelback Corridor** (trophy, $42/sqft/yr) — Phoenix's premier suburban trophy spine. **Tempe / Town Lake** (trophy, $44/sqft/yr) — Mid-rise Class A frontier on the lake. **Downtown Phoenix** (prime, $32/sqft/yr) — Repositioned legacy CBD. **Chandler / Gilbert** (prime, $30/sqft/yr) — Suburban tech and semiconductor corridor.

Key facts

cityPhoenix
submarketScottsdale
tierprime
averageRentLocal$40/sqft/yr
cityClassARentUsd$34/sqft/yr
cityVacancyPct23.4%

Frequently asked questions

What other submarkets compete with Scottsdale in Phoenix?
Camelback Corridor, Tempe / Town Lake, Downtown Phoenix

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