
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Citrus Heights Neighborhood of Gilbert, AZ from $1,100 (121 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Citrus Heights area of Gilbert.


Highlands at Spectrum

Williams Gateway Apartments

MAA Lyon's Gate

Trails at SanTan

Icon @ Cooley Station

Elevation at the Village

MAA Sky View

Gateway at Cooley Station

The Crossing at Cooley Station
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Aiya

Elevation San Tan

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Painted Trails

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SanTan by Baron

Acero Val Vista

MAA Val Vista

Liv Northgate
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Acero Cooley Station

The Village at Hampton Court

Woodcrest at Power Ranch

Vivace at Gateway Place

Everly at Morrison Ranch Luxury Apartments

4160 E Jasper Dr

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The Tyler

Modera Higley Commons

4714 E Laurel Ave

3621 E Leslie Dr
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1956 S Falcon Dr

3386 E Liberty Ln

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Marigold Ranch at San Tan Village

4289 E Carla Vista Dr

2010 S Falcon Dr

3716 E Waite Ln

4353 E Carla Vista Dr

1576 E Orchid Ct

1760 E Joseph Way

1457 S Colt Dr
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4234 E Shannon St

3900 E Gideon Way

2290 E Nunneley Ct

1348 S Loback Ln

2750 S Voyager Dr

2451 E Vermont Dr

4126 E Thunderheart Trail

1382 S Ponderosa Dr

3936 E Blue Sage Rd

2472 E Boston St
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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 | $1,410 | $1,228 | $1,783 |
| Citrus Heights 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,706 | $1,165 | $2,404 |
| Citrus Heights 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,184 | $1,299 | $3,428 |
| Citrus Heights 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,580 | $1,988 | $3,748 |
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There are currently 121 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 1 Bed unit found at San Clemente Apartments priced from $1,165. Maxwell at Cooley Station has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,243. Here are the most affordable Citrus Heights apartments for rent in Phoenix, AZ:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Clemente Apartments | 1 Bed | 1BR,1BA | $1,165 |
| Maxwell at Cooley Station | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,243 |
| MAA Lyon's Gate | The Regal | 1BR,1BA | $1,328 |
| Highlands at Spectrum | Ocotillo | 1BR,1BA | $1,339 |
| Redstone at San Tan Village | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,361 |
| Soltra at San Tan Village | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,399 |
| The Flats at SanTan | Sonoran | 1BR,1BA | $1,400 |
| Elevation at the Village | S1-B | Studio,1BA | $1,400 |
| The Crossing at Cooley Station | 1 Bed 1 Bath 721 SqFt (586 Net) | 1BR,1BA | $1,435 |
| Aiya | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,435 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Citrus Heights, AZ
As of April 29, 2026 the best value apartment in the Citrus Heights area is the $1.58 price per square foot 4A Model at BB Living Val Vista in the in the South Phoenix neighborhood starting from $2,984. The second greatest value Citrus Heights apartment is the Naddour Model at Vivace at Gateway Place starting at $2,320 with a $1.51 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| BB Living Val Vista | 4A | 4BR,3BA | $1.58 |
| Vivace at Gateway Place | Naddour | 3BR,2BA | $1.51 |
| Azul at Spectrum | Two Bedroom/Two Bath (b2-205) | 2BR,2BA | $1.52 |
| MAA Sky View | Polaris | 2BR,2BA | $1.42 |
| Painted Trails | B4 | 2BR,1BA | $1.65 |
| Borrego at Spectrum | One Bedroom/One bath (a4-206) | 1BR,1BA | $1.65 |
| San Privada | 1DT | 1BR,1BA | $1.79 |
| Highlands at Spectrum | Ocotillo | 1BR,1BA | $1.52 |
| Redstone at San Tan Village | A2 | 1BR,1BA | $1.73 |
| MAA Lyon's Gate | The Regal | 1BR,1BA | $1.75 |
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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 $1,435.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Citrus Heights?
The cheapest apartment in Citrus Heights is San Clemente Apartments which is listed at $1,165, while the average apartment in Citrus Heights costs $2,450.
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 24 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 $202 which is $2,248 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Citrus Heights.
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