
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Upper Gilbert Neighborhood of Gilbert, AZ from $300 (96 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Upper Gilbert area of Gilbert.


334 W Horseshoe Ave

334 W Horseshoe Ave

775 S Lanus Dr

Sahara and Playa Palms

Vantage Point

Gilbert Greens

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Avana Gilbert

Williams Gateway

Alcove at the Islands
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Elevation at the Village

Gateway at Cooley Station

Sonoma Landing

Highlands at Spectrum

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Painted Trails

The Crossing at Cooley Station

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MAA Val Vista

Town Commons

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Aiya
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The Wyatt

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Desert Mirage

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Espiral

Highland Groves at Morrison Ranch Apartments

Elevation San Tan

MAA Lyon's Gate

Tuscany at Gabriella Pointe Apartments

Icon @ Cooley Station

Acero Val Vista

1727 E Pecos Rd
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SanTan by Baron

Moxie

Liv Northgate

Acero Cooley Station

Trails at SanTan

114 E Elliot Rd

Page Commons

1295 N Ash St

Orchard on Gilbert
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405 E Bruce Ave

Olive East

Redstone at San Tan Village

Soltra at San Tan Village

Quintana at Cooley Station

The Reserve at Gilbert Towne Center

Azul at Spectrum

The Flats at SanTan

Borrego at Spectrum

Cambria
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Upper Gilbert, Gilbert, AZ Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Upper Gilbert?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Upper Gilbert Studio Apartments | $1,405 | $899 | $2,010 |
| Upper Gilbert 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,693 | $1,049 | $3,913 |
| Upper Gilbert 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,014 | $1,146 | $4,182 |
| Upper Gilbert 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,357 | $1,375 | $4,136 |
| Upper Gilbert 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,454 | $3,327 | $3,582 |
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There are currently 96 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Upper Gilbert Neighborhood of Gilbert, AZ.
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Cheapest Available Upper Gilbert Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Upper Gilbert area of Phoenix, AZ is a 1 Bed unit found at Artisan at Downtown Chandler priced from $1,049. Autumn Creek has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,147. Here are the most affordable Upper Gilbert apartments for rent in Phoenix, AZ:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Artisan at Downtown Chandler | 418 1 Bed 1 Bath - Upgrade | 1BR,1BA | $1,049 |
| Autumn Creek | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,147 |
| Chandler Ridge | One Bedroom One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,209 |
| San Posada | ONE BED/ONE BATH (241-1a) | 1BR,1BA | $1,215 |
| Avana Gilbert | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath - Sophisticated | 1BR,1BA | $1,231 |
| Maxwell at Cooley Station | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,263 |
| Greentree | B1 | 2BR,1BA | $1,269 |
| Lakeview at Superstition Springs | A2 | 1BR,1BA | $1,273 |
| Heritage District | Design 2A10 | 2BR,1BA | $1,291 |
| San Hacienda | 1 BED/1 BATH | 1BR,1BA | $1,299 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Upper Gilbert, AZ
As of April 11, 2026 the best value apartment in the Upper Gilbert area is the $1.44 price per square foot Three Bedroom Two Bathroom W/ Attached Garage Model at San Stefano Townhomes in the in the South Phoenix neighborhood starting from $2,280. The second greatest value Upper Gilbert apartment is the C-3 Model at San Cierra starting at $2,036 with a $1.38 price per square foot in the South Phoenix neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Upper Gilbert apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Stefano Townhomes | Three Bedroom Two Bathroom W/ Attached Garage | 3BR,2.5BA | $1.44 |
| San Cierra | C-3 | 3BR,2BA | $1.38 |
| District Lofts | 3A | 3BR,2BA | $1.53 |
| Serena Shores Apartments | Rio | 3BR,2BA | $1.50 |
| 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 |
| Sonoma Landing | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.51 |
| San Angelin Apartments | 2 Bed 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $1.56 |
| San Hacienda | 1 BED/1 BATH | 1BR,1BA | $1.55 |
| San Posada | ONE BED/ONE BATH (241-1a) | 1BR,1BA | $1.56 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Upper Gilbert Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Upper Gilbert?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Upper Gilbert is under $1,299.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Upper Gilbert?
The cheapest apartment in Upper Gilbert is Artisan at Downtown Chandler which is listed at $1,049, while the average apartment in Upper Gilbert costs $3,327.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Upper Gilbert?
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 32 regular apartments in Upper Gilbert 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 Upper Gilbert?
Cheap apartments in Upper Gilbert have an average cost of $109 which is $3,218 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Upper Gilbert.
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