Cheap Apartments for Rent in Gilbert, AZ from $300 (222 Rentals)

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Avana Gilbert
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$1,214 - $4,423
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Avana Gilbert

3225 E Baseline RdGilbert, AZ 85234
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Painted Trails
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$1,415 - $2,015
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Painted Trails

4255 E Pecos RdGilbert, AZ 85295
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Espiral
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$1,429 - $2,103
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Espiral

125 E Guadalupe RdGilbert, AZ 85234
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Desert Mirage
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$1,430 - $2,030
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Desert Mirage

1333 W Guadalupe RdGilbert, AZ 85233
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Alta 87
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$1,617 - $3,257
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Alta 87

1225 N Arizona AveGilbert, AZ 85233
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Alta Rise
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$1,696 - $2,905
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Alta Rise

80 N McQueen RdGilbert, AZ 85233
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Page Commons
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Page Commons

170 N Oak StGilbert, AZ 85233
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Olive East
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Olive East

65 E Olive AveGilbert, AZ 85234

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Gilbert, AZ Local Guide

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Gilbert, AZ

Pricing Updated: 04/25/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Gilbert, AZ area range in price from $899 to $4,973 with an overall median price of $3,039. The three Gilbert neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Agritopia at $1,243, East Gilbert at $1,162, and Downtown Gilbert at $1,199. Here is today’s list of the top 5 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Gilbert Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Agritopia$2,450$1,243390
East Gilbert$2,492$1,162334
Downtown Gilbert$3,327$1,19935
The Islands$3,327$1,050256
North Gilbert$3,600$8991257

Cheapest Available Gilbert Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Gilbert, AZ is a Studio unit found at La Petite Chateau Apartments in the South Phoenix neighborhood priced from $899. District at Fiesta Park in the South Phoenix neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $931. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Gilbert apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
La Petite Chateau ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$899
District at Fiesta ParkA1: 1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$931
The HamptonsA1BR,1BA$943
ShorebirdUnfurnished StudioStudio,1BA$949
Pebble CreekStudioStudio,1BA$990
Rise at The DistrictA1 Classic1BR,1BA$995
The QuinOne Bedroom Renovated1BR,1BA$1,025
Saltera ApartmentsOne Bedroom, One Bath1BR,1BA$1,049
The VanceOne Bed, One Bath1BR,1BA$1,083
The JuliaOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,090

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Gilbert, AZ

As of April 25, 2026 the best value apartment in the Gilbert area is the $1.38 price per square foot C-3 Model at San Cierra in the in the South Phoenix neighborhood starting from $2,036. The second greatest value Gilbert apartment is the Rio Model at Serena Shores Apartments starting at $1,979 with a $1.49 price per square foot in the South Phoenix neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Gilbert apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
San CierraC-33BR,2BA$1.38
Serena Shores ApartmentsRio3BR,2BA$1.49
The GrovesC1 & C2 - 3 BR | 2 BA3BR,2BA$1.33
Rise Valley HeightsB1 Bronze2BR,2BA$1.26
Island PalmsBeach Palm2BR,2BA$1.37
Lemon & Pear Tree Apartments2x2 G2BR,2BA$1.34
MaddoxOxford2BR,2BA$1.40
San Villante1 Bed/1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.48
Clare Feldstadt ITwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.22
The QuinOne Bedroom Renovated1BR,1BA$1.27

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Gilbert Overview

Gilbert, Arizona is a community with a strong economy, family focus, and welcoming feel. The highly ranked education system and remarkably low crime rates have resulted in the area receiving accolades and awards from numerous national publications. Whether you are an outdoor enthusiast, art buff, or enjoy attending community events, there is something in Gilbert that appeals to everyone.

Why live in Gilbert, AZ?

With the area receiving plenty of awards and recognition, Gilbert apartments have become a hot commodity. The town was recognized as the “2nd Safest City in the United States” by Law Street Media and the “Best City for Raising a Family” by Move.org. If that isn’t enough to convince you, it was also recently ranked as the “22nd Best Place to Live in the US” by Money Magazine. From bustling shops, restaurants, and art galleries downtown, to golf courses, major parks, and community pools, there is always something to do in Gilbert.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Gilbert Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Gilbert?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Gilbert is under $1,090.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Gilbert?

The cheapest apartment in Gilbert is District at Fiesta Park which is listed at $931, while the average apartment in Gilbert costs $3,039.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Gilbert?

Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 61 regular apartments in Gilbert that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Gilbert?

Cheap apartments in Gilbert have an average cost of $161 which is $2,878 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Gilbert.

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