Hi Whitney! As I'm sure you can tell, the cost of living is very high in Phoenix and even higher in Scottsdale. I rent an apartment in North Phoenix close to the Phoenix Mayo campus off of the 101. I've lived there for a year and a half now, and I like it. My rent has gone up as I signed a new lease but unfortunately that is happening everywhere. I think mine is relatively low compared to a lot of places and it is pretty nice. It's called Monte Viejo and it is located on Beardsley Road. Feel free to reach out if you have questions!