Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Gila River Neighborhood of Phoenix, AZ from $300 (452 Rentals)

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Avana Cordoba
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$1,102 - $34,083
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Avana Cordoba

4520 E Baseline RdPhoenix, AZ 85042
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Portofino Condominiums
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$1,150 - $1,850
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$1,150 - $1,850
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Portofino Condominiums

3830 E Lakewood Pkwy EPhoenix, AZ 85048
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Esteban Park
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$1,346 - $2,118
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Esteban Park

5611 S 32nd StPhoenix, AZ 85040
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Rockledge Fairways
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$1,378 - $2,000
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Rockledge Fairways

13220 S 48th StPhoenix, AZ 85044
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Sierra Foothills
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$1,399 - $2,071
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Sierra Foothills

13601 S 44th StPhoenix, AZ 85044
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Verano Townhomes
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$1,422 - $2,181
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Verano Townhomes

13820 S 44th StPhoenix, AZ 85044
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Mountainside
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$1,481 - $5,808
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Mountainside

3625 E Ray RdPhoenix, AZ 85044
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IMT Ahwatukee
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$1,537 - $1,702
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IMT Ahwatukee

5010 E Cheyenne DrPhoenix, AZ 85044
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San Paulo
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$1,553 - $2,205
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San Paulo

14625 S Mountain PkwyPhoenix, AZ 85044
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Solara Vista
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$1,607 - $2,444
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Solara Vista

5885 S 32nd StPhoenix, AZ 85040
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Santa Rosa
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$1,619 - $2,241
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Santa Rosa

3425 E Chandler BlvdPhoenix, AZ 85048
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Gila River, Phoenix, AZ Local Guide

Cheapest Available Gila River Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Gila River area of Phoenix, AZ is a 3 Beds unit found at Town Center priced from $200. Oasis at the Wells has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $719. Here are the most affordable Gila River apartments for rent in Phoenix, AZ:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Town CenterC33BR,2BA$200
Oasis at the Wells1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$719
The Molino ApartmentsStudio 325sqftStudio,1BA$799
Arbor VillageCottonwoodStudio,1BA$800
CliffordA11BR,1BA$831
Sentry TempeKonaStudio,1BA$883
The Mod at MillsS1Studio,1BA$899
District at Fiesta ParkA1: 1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$908
South Summit EstatesStudioStudio,1BA$926
Mountain VistaCountry StyleStudio,1BA$950

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Gila River, AZ

As of August 17, 2026 the best value apartment in the Gila River area is the $1.29 price per square foot Plan 2 Model at Tricon Gateway in the in the South Phoenix neighborhood starting from $2,449. The second greatest value Gila River apartment is the Alpine - 2 Bedrooms 2.5 Bathrooms Model at Elevation Townhomes starting at $2,265 with a $1.27 price per square foot in the South Phoenix neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Gila River apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Tricon GatewayPlan 23BR,2.5BA$1.29
Elevation TownhomesAlpine - 2 Bedrooms 2.5 Bathrooms2BR,2.5BA$1.27
Annex at CadenceC13BR,2.5BA$1.33
Saddleback Village at Stonegate Townhomes3A3BR,2BA$1.33
The GrovesC1 & C2 - 3 BR | 2 BA3BR,2BA$1.33
Rise Valley HeightsB1 Bronze2BR,2BA$1.26
Indigo SpringsB12BR,2BA$1.33
22402BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.26
Mercury on MillReef - 2bed 1bath2BR,1BA$1.34
1866 S Monterey Dr, Unit 2011866 S Monterey Dr2BR,1BA$1.28

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ApartmentHomeLiving.com is happy to bring you comprehensive Lifestyle Ratings of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, including Gila River, Phoenix, and the greater Phoenix area. Lifestyle Ratings show you the best fit for your needs and interests. This takes in many factors including our Star Ratings to compare for outdoor amenities like tennis courts, luxury amenities, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, and other valuable search options. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Gila River Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Gila River?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Gila River is under $950.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Gila River?

The cheapest apartment in Gila River is Oasis at the Wells which is listed at $719, while the average apartment in Gila River costs $1,674.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Gila River?

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 335 regular apartments in Gila River 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 Gila River?

Cheap apartments in Gila River have an average cost of $619 which is $1,055 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Gila River.

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