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PhoenixAZ85044

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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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Grandfamilies Place
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Grandfamilies Place

5150 S 18th PlPhoenix, AZ 85040
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Arbor Village
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Arbor Village

8028 S Central AvePhoenix, AZ 85042
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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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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 Paradise Palms I priced from $739. Sentry Tempe has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $892. Here are the most affordable Gila River apartments for rent in Phoenix, AZ:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Paradise Palms I1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$739
Sentry TempeKonaStudio,1BA$892
Elevate at South MountainA1Studio,1BA$900
WaterstoneStudio S1-380Studio,1BA$905
The Molino Apartments1x1 600sqft1BR,1BA$949
San Jose ManorStudioStudio,1BA$969
Mountain VistaCountry StyleStudio,1BA$973
District at Fiesta ParkA1 - 1 Bed | 1 Bath1BR,1BA$994
Emerald ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$995
Sorrento ApartmentsStudio, One-BathroomStudio,1BA$995

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Gila River, AZ

As of July 24, 2025 the best value apartment in the Gila River area is the $1.20 price per square foot 4 Bed/2 Bath Model at Banyan Preserve in the in the South Phoenix neighborhood starting from $2,674. The second greatest value Gila River apartment is the Alpine - 2 Bedrooms 2.5 Bathrooms Model at Elevation Townhomes starting at $2,295 with a $1.29 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$1.20
Elevation TownhomesAlpine - 2 Bedrooms 2.5 Bathrooms2BR,2.5BA$1.29
Stone View on 7thD24BR,2.5BA$1.40
San Stefano TownhomesThree Bedroom Two Bathroom W/ Attached Garage3BR,2.5BA$1.26
Reflections at Gila SpringsTuscany2BR,2BA$1.34
San CierraB-22BR,2BA$1.32
Avenue 8B12BR,2BA$1.13
Village at LakewoodSilverbell (Premium)2BR,2BA$1.41
Del Coronado2 Bedroom 2 Bath - B12BR,2BA$1.41
Paradise Palms I1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.06

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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 Paradise Palms I which is listed at $739, while the average apartment in Gila River costs $2,999.

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 177 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 $140 which is $2,859 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Gila River.

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