
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Gila River Neighborhood of Phoenix, AZ from $300 (322 Rentals)
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5322 W La Salle St

5615 S 5th St

2215 W Nancy Ln

Mountain Vista

Carlyle at South Mountain

The Pointe at South Mountain

719 E Roeser Rd
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Array South Mountain

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Serafina at South Mountain

9605 S 48th St

11025 S 51st St

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Vista Sureno

Sierra Foothills
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Mountain Park Ranch

Lore South Mountain

Palms at South Mountain

Sterling Point Apartment Homes

10610 S 48th St

Haven at South Mountain Apartments

Portola South Mountain

2957 E Atlanta Ave, Unit 3-Atlanta Ave

5151 E Guadalupe Rd

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15801 S 48th St

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Somo Lofts

Parc South Mountain

San Paulo

San Riva At The Foothills

IMT Ahwatukee

3236 E Chandler Blvd
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Esteban Park

2508 E Mobile Ln
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Gila River, Phoenix, AZ Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Gila River?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Gila River Studio Apartments | $1,420 | $898 | $4,334 |
Gila River 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,632 | $650 | $8,787 |
Gila River 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,970 | $950 | $10,000+ |
Gila River 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,376 | $1,350 | $10,000+ |
Gila River 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,479 | $1,620 | $7,000 |
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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 Paradise Palms I priced from $739. The Molino Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $799. Here are the most affordable Gila River apartments for rent in Phoenix, AZ:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Paradise Palms I | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $739 |
The Molino Apartments | Studio 315sqft | Studio,1BA | $799 |
Tides on Southern | One Bedroom, One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $854 |
The Mod at Mills | S1 | Studio,1BA | $898 |
SunVilla Resort +55 Apartments | Indigo | Studio,1BA | $899 |
Elevate @ South Mountain | A1 | Studio,1BA | $900 |
Sentry Tempe | Reef | 1BR,1BA | $928 |
Sono Tempe | Olsen | Studio,1BA | $929 |
Artisan at Downtown Chandler | Studio | Studio,1BA | $949 |
San Jose Manor | Studio | Studio,1BA | $949 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Gila River, AZ
As of June 14, 2025 the best value apartment in the Gila River area is the $1.26 price per square foot 4B Model at The Reserve at Eastmark in the in the South Phoenix neighborhood starting from $2,788. The second greatest value Gila River apartment is the C4 Model at Stone View on 7th starting at $2,395 with a $1.40 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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The Reserve at Eastmark | 4B | 4BR,3.5BA | $1.26 |
Stone View on 7th | C4 | 4BR,2.5BA | $1.40 |
San Stefano Townhomes | Three Bedroom Two Bathroom W/ Attached Garage | 3BR,2.5BA | $1.33 |
Colonia Del Sol Apartments | Violetta | 3BR,2BA | $1.42 |
MAA Lyon's Gate | The Majestic | 2BR,2BA | $1.41 |
Avana Chandler | 2x1.51120 Sophisticated | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.34 |
The Joshua Apartments | Two Bedroom Two Bath Upgraded | 2BR,2BA | $1.39 |
Village at Lakewood | Lynx (Classic) | 2BR,2BA | $1.42 |
525-539 W Pebble Beach | 2 Beds, 1 bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.42 |
Paradise Palms I | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.06 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleGila River, Phoenix, AZ
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Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
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Desert Wind Middle School
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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?
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Gila River Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Gila River?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Gila River is at The Molino Apartments listed at $799.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Gila River Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Gila River Apartment is $739 at Paradise Palms I.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Gila River Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Gila River is starting from $1,049 at Sentry Tempe.
What is the most affordable Gila River Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Gila River Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Casa Blanca Apartments and starts from $1,595.
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