Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Gila River Neighborhood of Phoenix, AZ from $300 (401 Rentals)

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Avana Cordoba
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$964 - $14,998
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Avana Cordoba

4520 E Baseline RdPhoenix, AZ 85042
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Rockledge Fairways
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$1,287 - $2,019
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Rockledge Fairways

13220 S 48th StPhoenix, AZ 85044
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Sierra Foothills
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$1,371 - $2,008
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Sierra Foothills

13601 S 44th StPhoenix, AZ 85044
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San Paulo
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$1,396 - $2,012
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San Paulo

14625 S Mountain PkwyPhoenix, AZ 85044
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IMT Ahwatukee
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$1,417 - $1,842
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IMT Ahwatukee

5010 E Cheyenne DrPhoenix, AZ 85044
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Mountainside
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$1,427 - $4,702
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Mountainside

3625 E Ray RdPhoenix, AZ 85044
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Esteban Park
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$1,476 - $1,749
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Esteban Park

5611 S 32nd StPhoenix, AZ 85040
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Santa Rosa
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$1,520 - $2,094
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Santa Rosa

3425 E Chandler BlvdPhoenix, AZ 85048
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Solara Vista
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$1,531 - $2,286
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Solara Vista

5885 S 32nd StPhoenix, AZ 85040
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Verano Townhomes
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$1,588 - $2,229
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Verano Townhomes

13820 S 44th StPhoenix, AZ 85044
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Foothills Village
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Foothills Village

920 W Alta Vista RdPhoenix, AZ 85041

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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 2 Beds unit found at South Summit Estates priced from $631. 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
South Summit EstatesTwo Bedroom One Bathroom2BR,1BA$631
Oasis at the Wells1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$719
Manhatton1/11BR,1BA$750
Sentry TempeKonaStudio,1BA$850
WaterstoneStudio S1-380Studio,1BA$888
District at Fiesta ParkA1: 1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$915
Rise at The DistrictA1 Classic1BR,1BA$945
ShorebirdUnfurnished Studio1BR,1BA$949
Mountain VistaCountry StyleStudio,1BA$950

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Gila River, AZ

As of May 19, 2026 the best value apartment in the Gila River area is the $1.18 price per square foot Plan 5 Model at Tricon Gateway in the in the South Phoenix neighborhood starting from $2,629. The second greatest value Gila River apartment is the 4 Bed/2 Bath Model at Banyan Preserve starting at $2,399 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 53BR,2.5BA$1.18
Banyan Preserve4 Bed/2 Bath4BR,2BA$1.32
Elevation TownhomesAlpine - 2 Bedrooms 2.5 Bathrooms2BR,2.5BA$1.21
2828 E Chipman Rd, Unit 12828 E Chipman Rd3BR,2BA$1.03
The Nexus at Bella VistaEzra4BR,2BA$1.27
MAA Sky ViewPolaris2BR,2BA$1.22
Rise Valley HeightsB1 Bronze2BR,2BA$1.26
505 WestHavasu2BR,2BA$1.32
Clare Feldstadt ITwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.22
South Summit EstatesStudioStudio ,1BA$1.29

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Gila River, Phoenix, AZ

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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.

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 $14,517.

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 320 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 $590 which is $13,927 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Gila River.

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