
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Gardens Neighborhood of Gilbert, AZ from $1,100 (74 Rentals)
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Elevation at the Village

MAA Lyon's Gate

Sonoma Landing

SanTan by Baron

Trails at SanTan

Gateway at Cooley Station

Aiya

Elevation San Tan

The Crossing at Cooley Station
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Acero Cooley Station

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Modera Higley Commons

4352 E Carla Vista Dr

2290 E Nunneley Ct

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Marigold Ranch at San Tan Village

3716 E Waite Ln

4060 E Tyson St

4068 E Windsor Dr

4353 E Carla Vista Dr

2451 E Vermont Dr

3250 E Bonanza Rd
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1531 S Sinova Ave

Redstone at San Tan Village

The Flats at SanTan

Quintana at Cooley Station

Soltra at San Tan Village

Azul at Spectrum

Borrego at Spectrum

4321 E Jasper Dr

1967 E Frye Rd

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1384 S Sabino Dr

4750 E Thunderheart Trail

4064 E Pony Ln

4058 E Erie St

885 S Osborn Ln

1575 S Jacana Ln

4237 E Windsor Dr

4171 E Gail Dr

2854 S Peel Dr
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Gardens, Gilbert, AZ Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Gardens?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gardens Studio Apartments | $1,339 | $1,199 | $1,782 |
| Gardens 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,706 | $1,162 | $2,404 |
| Gardens 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,101 | $1,375 | $3,515 |
| Gardens 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,493 | $1,596 | $3,635 |
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There are currently 74 rentals with your search options within a 3 mile radius of the Gardens Neighborhood of Gilbert, AZ.
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Cheapest Available Gardens Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Gardens area of Phoenix, AZ is a Studio unit found at Maxwell at Cooley Station priced from $1,199. Sonoma Landing has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,295. Here are the most affordable Gardens apartments for rent in Phoenix, AZ:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maxwell at Cooley Station | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,199 |
| Sonoma Landing | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,295 |
| Williams Gateway Apartments | B1R | 2BR,1BA | $1,299 |
| Redstone at San Tan Village | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,311 |
| MAA Lyon's Gate | The Regal | 1BR,1BA | $1,338 |
| SanTan by Baron | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,379 |
| The Groves | B2 - 2 BR | 2 BA | 2BR,2BA | $1,387 |
| Quintana at Cooley Station | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,399 |
| Elevation San Tan | S1 | Studio,1BA | $1,400 |
| Gateway at Cooley Station | Studio-651 | Studio,1BA | $1,414 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Gardens, AZ
As of May 30, 2026 the best value apartment in the Gardens 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 Gardens apartment is the Naddour Model at Vivace at Gateway Place starting at $2,315 with a $1.51 price per square foot in the South Phoenix neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Gardens 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 |
| Vivace at Gateway Place | Naddour | 3BR,2BA | $1.51 |
| The Groves | C1 & C2 - 3 BR | 2 BA | 3BR,2BA | $1.33 |
| Azul at Spectrum | Two Bedroom/Two Bath (b2-205) | 2BR,2BA | $1.52 |
| MAA Lyon's Gate | The Majestic | 2BR,2BA | $1.53 |
| Trails at SanTan | Arabian Two Bedroom Two Bathroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.43 |
| Borrego at Spectrum | One Bedroom/One bath (a4-206) | 1BR,1BA | $1.65 |
| Sonoma Landing | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.51 |
| Redstone at San Tan Village | A2 | 1BR,1BA | $1.72 |
| Acero Hawes Crossing | Cambridge | 1BR,1BA | $1.83 |
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2.5Pet Friendly
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Gardens Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Gardens?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Gardens is at Maxwell at Cooley Station listed at $1,199.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Gardens Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Gardens Apartment is $1,311 at Redstone at San Tan Village.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Gardens Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Gardens is starting from $1,299 at Williams Gateway Apartments.
What is the most affordable Gardens Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Gardens Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at The Groves and starts from $1,596.
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