Cheap Apartments for Rent in Gilbert, AZ from $300 (256 Rentals)

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Avana Gilbert
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$1,247 - $5,956
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Avana Gilbert

3225 E Baseline RdGilbert, AZ 85234
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3305 E Windsor Dr

GilbertAZ85296

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Alta Rise
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$1,404 - $2,969
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Alta Rise

80 N McQueen RdGilbert, AZ 85233
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Espiral
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$1,434 - $1,947
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Espiral

125 E Guadalupe RdGilbert, AZ 85234
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Desert Mirage
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$1,465 - $2,310
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Desert Mirage

1333 W Guadalupe RdGilbert, AZ 85233
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Alta 87
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$1,597 - $3,207
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Alta 87

1225 N Arizona AveGilbert, AZ 85233
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Camden Gilbert
$1,626 - $3,052
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Camden Gilbert

3150 E Ray RdGilbert, AZ 85296
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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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The Flats at SanTan
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The Flats at SanTan

2550 S San Tan Village PkyGilbert, AZ 85295
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Sonoma Landing
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Sonoma Landing

4776 E Guadalupe RdGilbert, AZ 85234

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Gilbert, AZ

Pricing Updated: 07/24/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Gilbert, AZ area range in price from $831 to $7,240 with an overall median price of $5,168. The three Gilbert neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are East Gilbert at $1,099, Agritopia at $1,099, and North Gilbert at $831. Here is today’s list of the top 5 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Gilbert Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
East Gilbert$2,616$1,099336
Agritopia$2,626$1,099370
North Gilbert$6,122$8311231
Downtown Gilbert$7,240$1,16040
The Islands$7,240$94442

Cheapest Available Gilbert Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Gilbert, AZ is a 1 Bed unit found at Clifford in the South Phoenix neighborhood priced from $831. District at Fiesta Park in the South Phoenix neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $897. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Gilbert apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
CliffordA11BR,1BA$831
District at Fiesta ParkA1: 1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$897
La Petite Chateau ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$899
Rise at The DistrictA1 Classic1BR,1BA$945
Saltera ApartmentsOne Bedroom, One Bath1BR,1BA$970
544 Southern Apartments1x1 Silver W/D1BR,1BA$1,031
Stonegate FurnishedStudio FurnishedStudio,1BA$1,045
ShorebirdFurnished StudioStudio,1BA$1,049
Southern Palms Mobile Home Park1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$1,050
Garden Place1A1BR,1BA$1,064

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Gilbert, AZ

As of July 25, 2026 the best value apartment in the Gilbert area is the $1.41 price per square foot Three Bedroom Two Bathroom W/ Attached Garage Model at San Stefano Townhomes in the in the South Phoenix neighborhood starting from $2,230. The second greatest value Gilbert apartment is the Corniche Model at The Sterling starting at $1,969 with a $1.43 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 Stefano TownhomesThree Bedroom Two Bathroom W/ Attached Garage3BR,2.5BA$1.41
The SterlingCorniche3BR,2BA$1.43
The GrovesC1 & C2 - 3 BR | 2 BA3BR,2BA$1.33
Rise Valley HeightsB1 Bronze2BR,2BA$1.27
San CierraC-11BR,1BA$1.28
The JuliaTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.30
MAA City Gate11A1BR,1BA$1.49
544 Southern Apartments1x1 Silver W/D1BR,1BA$1.45
Saltera ApartmentsOne Bedroom, One Bath1BR,1BA$1.41
Rise at The DistrictA1 Platinum1BR,1BA$1.50

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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.

Gilbert, AZ
Population: 248,279

Ranked #88

in US Census Population by City

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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 $1,064.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Gilbert?

The cheapest apartment in Gilbert is Clifford which is listed at $831, while the average apartment in Gilbert costs $5,168.

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 22 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 $195 which is $4,973 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Gilbert.

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