Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Gila River Neighborhood of Phoenix, AZ from $300 (262 Rentals)

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property at 15801 S 48th St

15801 S 48th St

PhoenixAZ85048
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3625 E Ray Rd

PhoenixAZ85044
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Foothills Village
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Foothills Village

920 W Alta Vista RdPhoenix, AZ 85041
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Arbor Village
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Arbor Village

8028 S Central AvePhoenix, AZ 85042
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Sunland Flats
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Sunland Flats

225 W Sunland AvePhoenix, AZ 85041
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9605 S 48th St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

9605 S 48th St

9605 S 48th StPhoenix, AZ 85044
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Pacific Bay Club
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Pacific Bay Club

11221 S 51st StPhoenix, AZ 85044
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Village at Lakewood
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Village at Lakewood

15815 S Lakewood Pky WPhoenix, AZ 85048
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2340 E Hidalgo Ave
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

2340 E Hidalgo Ave

2340 E Hidalgo AvePhoenix, AZ 85040
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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 1 Bed unit found at Villetta Apartment Homes priced from $828. Artisan at Downtown Chandler has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $899. Here are the most affordable Gila River apartments for rent in Phoenix, AZ:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Villetta Apartment HomesA21BR,1BA$828
Artisan at Downtown ChandlerStudioStudio,1BA$899
Elevate at South MountainA1Studio,1BA$900
Tides on SouthernOne Bedroom, One Bath1BR,1BA$937
San Jose Manor0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$939
Mission SpringsSaguaro - Junior One BedroomStudio,1BA$944
Tides at Park ViewA11BR,1BA$948
District at Fiesta ParkA1 - 1 Bed | 1 Bath1BR,1BA$972
Palms at South MountainOne Bedroom, One Bath1BR,1BA$978
Sorrento ApartmentsStudio, One-BathroomStudio,1BA$995

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Gila River, AZ

As of September 17, 2025 the best value apartment in the Gila River area is the $1.30 price per square foot Plan 1 Model at Tricon Gateway in the in the South Phoenix neighborhood starting from $2,449. The second greatest value Gila River apartment is the 3 Bed/2 Bath Model at Banyan Preserve starting at $2,099 with a $1.32 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 13BR,2.5BA$1.30
Banyan Preserve3 Bed/2 Bath3BR,2BA$1.32
San Stefano TownhomesThree Bedroom Two Bathroom W/ Attached Garage3BR,2.5BA$1.39
Avenue 8B12BR,2BA$1.18
San CierraB-11BR,1BA$1.32
Westmount at Urban TrailsB12BR,1BA$1.40
Tides on SouthernTwo Bedroom, Two Baths Large2BR,2BA$1.36
Clare Feldstadt ITwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.22
San PosadaONE BED/ONE BATH (241-1a)1BR,1BA$1.42
Sofia ApartmentsThe Bronte (2x1)2BR,1BA$1.34

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Gila River, Phoenix, AZ

Ranked #3

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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Lifestyle Ratings

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.

Getting Around the Gila River Neighborhood in Phoenix, AZ

Walk Score®

5 / 100

Car-Dependent

Almost all errands require a car

Bike Score®

34 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?

  • Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
  • Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

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 $995.

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

The cheapest apartment in Gila River is Villetta Apartment Homes which is listed at $828, while the average apartment in Gila River costs $3,089.

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 199 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 $118 which is $2,971 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Gila River.

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