Cheap Apartments for Rent in the The Islands Neighborhood of Gilbert, AZ from $1,000 (41 Rentals)

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Espiral
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$1,279 - $1,848
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1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Espiral

125 E Guadalupe RdGilbert, AZ 85234
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Desert Mirage
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$1,510 - $2,102
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Desert Mirage

1333 W Guadalupe RdGilbert, AZ 85233
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Alta Rise
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$1,689 - $2,905
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Alta Rise

80 N McQueen RdGilbert, AZ 85233
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Encore Novo
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$1,488 - $2,049
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Encore Novo

333 E Commonwealth AveChandler, AZ 85225
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1078 W Flint St, Unit C -
$1,500
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1078 W Flint St, Unit C -

1078 W Flint StChandler, AZ 85224
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San Cierra
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$1,504 - $5,311
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San Cierra

2400 N Arizona AveChandler, AZ 85225
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Summit at San Marcos
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$1,605 - $3,632
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Summit at San Marcos

445 W Chandler BlvdChandler, AZ 85225
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Alta Uptown
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$1,634 - $3,649
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Alta Uptown

123 E Corporate PlChandler, AZ 85225
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IMT Chandler
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$1,664 - $1,969
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IMT Chandler

235 E Ray RdChandler, AZ 85225
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The Islands, Gilbert, AZ Local Guide

Cheapest Available The Islands Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the The Islands area of Gilbert, AZ is a 1 Bed unit found at Sahara and Playa Palms priced from $1,054. Autumn Creek has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,129. Here are the most affordable The Islands apartments for rent in Gilbert, AZ:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Sahara and Playa Palms1x1 WD - G1BR,1BA$1,054
Autumn CreekA11BR,1BA$1,129
Chandler RidgeA1: 1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,151
Heritage DistrictDesign 1A101BR,1BA$1,181
Vantage Point1x1WD - G1BR,1BA$1,195
Alante at the Islands1A-R11BR,1BA$1,299
Espiral1 Bedroom Renovated1BR,1BA$1,326
Alcove at the IslandsGeneva1BR,1BA$1,354
GreentreeB32BR,2BA$1,374
The LinqKapalua Bay1BR,1BA$1,381

Best Value Apartments for Rent in The Islands, AZ

As of June 04, 2026 the best value apartment in the The Islands area is the $1.66 price per square foot 2x2 Model at Desert Jewel Apartments in the in the South Phoenix neighborhood starting from $1,825. The second greatest value The Islands apartment is the 2 Bed 2 Bath A Model at Desert Mirage starting at $1,660 with a $1.61 price per square foot in the South Phoenix neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for The Islands apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Desert Jewel Apartments2x22BR,2BA$1.66
Desert Mirage2 Bed 2 Bath A2BR,2BA$1.61
San CierraB-11BR,1BA$1.64
Homestead ChandlerTwo Bedroom, Two Bath2BR,2BA$1.53
Kachina ApartmentsPila2BR,2BA$1.72
Alante at the Islands1A1BR,1BA$1.49
GreentreeB22BR,2BA$1.75
Gilbert Greens2x2 WD - G2BR,2BA$1.76
Espiral1 Bedroom Renovated1BR,1BA$1.80
Sahara and Playa Palms1x1 WD - G1BR,1BA$1.60

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The Islands, Gilbert, AZ

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap The Islands Apartments

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom The Islands Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom The Islands Apartment is $1,129 at Autumn Creek.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom The Islands Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in The Islands is starting from $1,227 at Autumn Creek.

What is the most affordable The Islands Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap The Islands Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Greentree and starts from $1,637.

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