
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Citrus Heights Neighborhood of Gilbert, AZ from $1,100 (67 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Citrus Heights area of Gilbert.


MAA Val Vista

Aiya

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Painted Trails

3305 E Windsor Dr

The Crossing at Cooley Station

Elevation at the Village

Gateway at Cooley Station

Highlands at Spectrum

MAA Sky View
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SanTan by Baron

Trails at SanTan

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Elevation San Tan

Icon @ Cooley Station

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Liv Northgate

Acero Val Vista

Acero Cooley Station

The Village at Hampton Court
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Highland Groves at Morrison Ranch Apartments

Vivace at Gateway Place

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The Tyler

Modera Higley Commons

Everly at Morrison Ranch Luxury Apartments

456 S Jacana Ln

456 S Jacana Ln

4352 E Carla Vista Dr

Silo Morrison Ranch
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1154 S Boulder St

2290 E Nunneley Ct

1576 E Orchid Ct

4060 E Tyson St

4541 E Willet St

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Marigold Ranch at San Tan Village

4068 E Windsor Dr

Redstone at San Tan Village

Quintana at Cooley Station

Soltra at San Tan Village
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The Flats at SanTan

Azul at Spectrum

Borrego at Spectrum

San Privada

4274 E Jasper Dr

4321 E Jasper Dr

1384 S Sabino Dr

The Havenly Gilbert

4750 E Thunderheart Trail

Woodcrest at Power Ranch
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Citrus Heights, Gilbert, AZ Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Citrus Heights?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Citrus Heights Studio Apartments | $1,380 | $1,199 | $1,812 |
| Citrus Heights 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,721 | $1,250 | $2,558 |
| Citrus Heights 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,183 | $1,375 | $3,388 |
| Citrus Heights 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,524 | $1,728 | $3,635 |
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There are currently 67 rentals with your search options within a 3 mile radius of the Citrus Heights Neighborhood of Gilbert, AZ.
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Cheapest Available Citrus Heights Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Citrus Heights area of Phoenix, AZ is a Studio unit found at Maxwell at Cooley Station priced from $1,199. Redstone at San Tan Village has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,244. Here are the most affordable Citrus Heights apartments for rent in Phoenix, AZ:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maxwell at Cooley Station | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,199 |
| Redstone at San Tan Village | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,244 |
| MAA Lyon's Gate | The Regal | 1BR,1BA | $1,248 |
| Williams Gateway Apartments | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,250 |
| MAA Val Vista | S2 0x1 502 SF-FP | Studio,1BA | $1,328 |
| Aiya | A2 | 1BR,1BA | $1,337 |
| The Crossing at Cooley Station | 1 Bed 1 Bath 721 SqFt (586 Net) | 1BR,1BA | $1,341 |
| Gateway at Cooley Station | Studio-651 | Studio,1BA | $1,349 |
| Highlands at Spectrum | Mesquite | Studio,1BA | $1,369 |
| SanTan by Baron | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,380 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Citrus Heights, AZ
As of June 14, 2026 the best value apartment in the Citrus Heights area is the $1.54 price per square foot 3 Bed/2.5 Bath Model at Higley Park in the in the South Phoenix neighborhood starting from $2,429. The second greatest value Citrus Heights apartment is the B2G Model at Redstone at San Tan Village starting at $2,056 with a $1.69 price per square foot in the South Phoenix neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Citrus Heights apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Higley Park | 3 Bed/2.5 Bath | 3BR,2.5BA | $1.54 |
| Redstone at San Tan Village | B2G | 2BR,2BA | $1.69 |
| Azul at Spectrum | Two Bedroom/Two Bath (b2-205) | 2BR,2BA | $1.52 |
| MAA Sky View | Orion | 2BR,2BA | $1.60 |
| Painted Trails | B4 | 2BR,1BA | $1.49 |
| Borrego at Spectrum | One Bedroom/One bath (a4-206) | 1BR,1BA | $1.65 |
| San Privada | 1DT | 1BR,1BA | $1.79 |
| Acero Hawes Crossing | Cambridge | 1BR,1BA | $1.85 |
| MAA Lyon's Gate | The Regal | 1BR,1BA | $1.64 |
| Trails at SanTan | Caspian One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.84 |
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Best Local Schools in Citrus Heights, Gilbert, AZ
Williams Field High School
Higley Traditional Academy
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Citrus Heights Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Citrus Heights?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Citrus Heights is under $1,380.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Citrus Heights?
The cheapest apartment in Citrus Heights is Redstone at San Tan Village which is listed at $1,244, while the average apartment in Citrus Heights costs $2,440.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Citrus Heights?
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 36 regular apartments in Citrus Heights 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 Citrus Heights?
Cheap apartments in Citrus Heights have an average cost of $210 which is $2,230 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Citrus Heights.
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