Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Gila River Neighborhood of Phoenix, AZ from $300 (336 Rentals)

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Avana Cordoba
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$939 - $33,854
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Avana Cordoba

4520 E Baseline RdPhoenix, AZ 85042
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Rockledge Fairways
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$1,241 - $1,927
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Rockledge Fairways

13220 S 48th StPhoenix, AZ 85044
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Esteban Park
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$1,281 - $1,999
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Esteban Park

5611 S 32nd StPhoenix, AZ 85040
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property at 10610 S 48th St

$1,350 - $1,900

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10610 S 48th St

PhoenixAZ85044
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Mountainside
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$1,376 - $5,934
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Mountainside

3625 E Ray RdPhoenix, AZ 85044
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property at 813 E Siesta Dr

$1,395 - $1,450

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813 E Siesta Dr

PhoenixAZ85042

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Sierra Foothills
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$1,396 - $1,882
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Sierra Foothills

13601 S 44th StPhoenix, AZ 85044
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San Paulo
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$1,484 - $2,103
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San Paulo

14625 S Mountain PkwyPhoenix, AZ 85044
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Foothills Village
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Foothills Village

920 W Alta Vista RdPhoenix, AZ 85041
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Sunland Flats
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Sunland Flats

225 W Sunland AvePhoenix, AZ 85041
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Rancho Ladera
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Rancho Ladera

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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Liv Ahwatukee
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Liv Ahwatukee

16025 S 50th StPhoenix, 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 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$896
ShorebirdUnfurnished StudioStudio,1BA$899
CliffordS1Studio,1BA$899
District at Fiesta ParkA1: 1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$939
The FlatsE1Studio,1BA$945
Rise at The DistrictA1 Classic1BR,1BA$945
The Molino ApartmentsStudio 315sqftStudio,1BA$949

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Gila River, AZ

As of July 03, 2026 the best value apartment in the Gila River area is the $1.31 price per square foot Plan 2 Model at Tricon Gateway in the in the South Phoenix neighborhood starting from $2,479. The second greatest value Gila River apartment is the Alpine - 2 Bedrooms 2.5 Bathrooms Model at Elevation Townhomes starting at $2,145 with a $1.21 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$1.31
Elevation TownhomesAlpine - 2 Bedrooms 2.5 Bathrooms2BR,2.5BA$1.21
The GrovesC1 & C2 - 3 BR | 2 BA3BR,2BA$1.33
MAA Sky ViewPolaris2BR,2BA$1.33
Rise Valley HeightsB1 Bronze2BR,2BA$1.27
505 WestHavasu2BR,2BA$1.32
544 Southern Apartments2x2 Silver W/D2BR,2BA$1.22
Allure at Tempe ApartmentsAgave2BR,2BA$1.32
859 W Ray Rd2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$1.20
South Summit EstatesStudioStudio ,1BA$1.29

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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 $949.

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 $13,289.

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 263 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 $556 which is $12,733 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Gila River.

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