Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Gila River Neighborhood of Phoenix, AZ from $300 (354 Rentals)

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property at 4619 S 16th St

$1,100 - $1,250

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4619 S 16th St

PhoenixAZ85040
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Avana Cordoba
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$1,121 - $7,444
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$1,087 - $7,410
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$34
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$1,121 - $7,444
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Avana Cordoba

4520 E Baseline RdPhoenix, AZ 85042
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San Riva At The Foothills
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$1,211 - $2,983
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$1,170 - $2,942
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$41
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$1,211 - $2,983
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San Riva At The Foothills

2155 E Liberty LnPhoenix, AZ 85048
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Serafina at South Mountain
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$1,256 - $1,627
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$1,189 - $1,560
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$67
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$1,256 - $1,627
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Serafina at South Mountain

11025 S 51st StPhoenix, AZ 85044
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Santa Rosa
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$1,278 - $2,144
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$1,218 - $2,084
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$60
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$1,278 - $2,144
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Santa Rosa

3425 E Chandler BlvdPhoenix, AZ 85048
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property at 9605 S 48th St

$1,280 - $1,650

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Available Feb 26

9605 S 48th St

PhoenixAZ85044
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Esteban Park
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$1,299 - $1,758
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$1,249 - $1,708
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$50
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$1,299 - $1,758
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Esteban Park

5611 S 32nd StPhoenix, AZ 85040
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Rockledge Fairways
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$1,325 - $1,893
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$1,284 - $1,852
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$1,325 - $1,893
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Rockledge Fairways

13220 S 48th StPhoenix, AZ 85044
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property at 3625 E Ray Rd

$1,401 - $2,004

1 To 3 Bedroom Rentals

Available Feb 20

3625 E Ray Rd

PhoenixAZ85044
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Mountainside
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$1,411 - $4,738
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$1,391 - $4,718
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$1,411 - $4,738
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Mountainside

3625 E Ray RdPhoenix, AZ 85044
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property at 15801 S 48th St

$1,329 - $1,698

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15801 S 48th St

PhoenixAZ85048
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San Paulo
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$1,428 - $2,171
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$1,368 - $2,111
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$1,428 - $2,171
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San Paulo

14625 S Mountain PkwyPhoenix, AZ 85044
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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 Studio unit found at Sono Tempe priced from $808. Villetta has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $919. Here are the most affordable Gila River apartments for rent in Phoenix, AZ:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Sono TempeOlsenStudio,1BA$808
VillettaS1 PlatinumStudio,1BA$919
The Mod at MillsS1Studio,1BA$923
Grandfamilies PlaceTwo Bedroom x Two Bathroom2BR,2BA$937
Butler RidgeA11BR,1BA$938
San Jose Manor0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$939
Lakeview at the BayLaJolla1BR,2BA$950
The FlatsE1Studio,1BA$950
Mountain VistaCountry StyleStudio,1BA$950
The Avi1x11BR,1BA$984

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Gila River, AZ

As of February 17, 2026 the best value apartment in the Gila River area is the $1.19 price per square foot 4 Bed/2 Bath Model at Banyan Preserve in the in the South Phoenix neighborhood starting from $2,649. The second greatest value Gila River apartment is the Catalina (3x2.5) Model at Bella Encanta starting at $2,428 with a $1.26 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.
Banyan Preserve4 Bed/2 Bath4BR,2BA$1.19
Bella EncantaCatalina (3x2.5)3BR,2.5BA$1.26
Tricon GatewayPlan 23BR,2.5BA$1.29
The Reserve at Eastmark3x2.53BR,2.5BA$1.28
The Nexus at Bella VistaEzra4BR,2BA$1.31
Grandfamilies PlaceThree Bedroom x Two Bathroom3BR,2BA$1.07
Avenue 8B12BR,2BA$1.11
544 Southern Apartments2x2 Silver W/D2BR,2BA$1.24
Serafina at South MountainA21BR,1BA$1.31
Clare Feldstadt ITwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.22

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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 $984.

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

The cheapest apartment in Gila River is Butler Ridge which is listed at $936, while the average apartment in Gila River costs $13,902.

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 173 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 $908 which is $12,994 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Gila River.

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