Cheap Homes for Rent in The Islands Neighborhood of Gilbert, AZ from $1,100 (5 Rentals)

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Search the lowest-cost Homes available for rent right now in the The Islands area of Gilbert.

property at 1320 N McQueen Rd

$1,100

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$1,100

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$1,100

Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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1320 N McQueen Rd

ChandlerAZ85225
property at 1320 N McQueen Rd

$1,404

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$1,404

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$1,404

2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo for Rent

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1320 N McQueen Rd

ChandlerAZ85225

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property at 250 E Ray Rd

$1,745

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$1,745

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$1,745

2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo for Rent

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250 E Ray Rd, Unit 2

250 E Ray Rd
ChandlerAZ85225

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property at 955 E Knox Rd

$1,895

2 Bedroom Rentals

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955 E Knox Rd

ChandlerAZ85225

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/Playa Palms Apartments priced from $1,007. Autumn Creek has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,025. Here are the most affordable The Islands apartments for rent in Gilbert, AZ:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Sahara/Playa Palms Apartments1x1 WD1BR,1BA$1,007
Autumn CreekE1Studio,1BA$1,025
Heritage DistrictDesign 2A102BR,1BA$1,127

Best Value Apartments for Rent in The Islands, AZ

As of March 22, 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 Bedroom 2 Bathroom Renovated Model at Espiral starting at $1,464 with a $1.63 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
Espiral2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom Renovated2BR,2BA$1.63
Kachina ApartmentsPila2BR,2BA$1.72
The Fairways at San Marcos ApartmentsB22BR,1BA$1.64
Alante at the Islands1A-R11BR,1BA$1.51
San CierraA-11BR,1BA$1.46
Gilbert Greens Apartments2x2 WD - G2BR,2BA$1.67
ARIUM ChandlerA21BR,1BA$1.88
Alcove at the IslandsTahoe1BR,1BA$1.73
Sahara/Playa Palms Apartments1x1 WD - G1BR,1BA$1.46

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
The Islands, Gilbert, AZ

Ranked #6

Among cities in Arizona for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
Pet Friendly

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Frequently Asked Questions about The Islands

What type of rentals are currently available in The Islands?

There are currently 38 Apartments for Rent in The Islands, AZ with pricing that ranges from $1,007 to $6,398. There are also 30 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in The Islands ranging from $1,100 to $11,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in The Islands?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in The Islands ranges from $1,100 to $11,000 with an average monthly rent of $2,960.

Expert Rental Resources

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