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Rental Market Trends in Gilbert, AZ

What is the average rent in Gilbert, AZ?

$1,575/month

Average Rent

778 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

-1.6%

Decrease in the Last Year

As of June 2026, the average rent in Gilbert, AZ is $1,575 per month. For comparison, the national average rent price in the US is currently $1,644/month, which means Gilbert rent prices are 4% lower than the national average. When you rent an apartment in Gilbert, you can expect to pay about $1,457 per month for a studio, $1,575 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,850 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $2,352 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$1,457/month
614 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,575/month
778 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,850/month
1,074 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,352/month
1,388 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,060/month
354 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,082/month
1,209 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,497/month
1,627 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$3,827/month
2,436 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,251/month
589 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,607/month
1,031 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,097/month
1,100 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,409/month
1,544 Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Gilbert, AZ?

In the past year, rent has decreased by 1.6%, which averages out to $24 less per month.

Market Trends Over Time   The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
Last Updated June 2026
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Market Trends Over Time
Rent Ranges in Gilbert, AZ
Last Updated June 2026
$1,501 - $2,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Gilbert, AZ
Percentage*
Rent Range
0% Below $700/month
0% $700 - $1,000/month
13% $1,001 - $1,500/month
59% $1,501 - $2,000/month
28% Above $2,000/month

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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Gilbert?

Based on current rent prices, Downtown Gilbert, The Islands and North Gilbert are the most affordable neighborhoods in Gilbert.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Downtown Gilbert
$1,476/month
696 Sq Ft
The Islands
$1,530/month
787 Sq Ft
North Gilbert
$1,652/month
770 Sq Ft
South Gilbert
$1,750/month
786 Sq Ft
Wild Horse
$1,751/month
759 Sq Ft
East Gilbert
$1,765/month
758 Sq Ft
Agritopia
$2,016/month
792 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Gilbert?

Based on current rent prices, Agritopia, East Gilbert and Wild Horse are the most expensive neighborhoods in Gilbert.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Agritopia
$2,016/month
792 Sq Ft
East Gilbert
$1,765/month
758 Sq Ft
Wild Horse
$1,751/month
759 Sq Ft
South Gilbert
$1,750/month
786 Sq Ft
North Gilbert
$1,652/month
770 Sq Ft
The Islands
$1,530/month
787 Sq Ft
Downtown Gilbert
$1,476/month
696 Sq Ft

Which Gilbert neighborhoods have the most rentals available?

The neighborhoods in Gilbert with the most apartments available are South Gilbert, North Gilbert and East Gilbert .

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
South Gilbert
$1,750/month
786 Sq Ft
North Gilbert
$1,652/month
770 Sq Ft
East Gilbert
$1,765/month
758 Sq Ft
Agritopia
$2,016/month
792 Sq Ft
Downtown Gilbert
$1,476/month
696 Sq Ft
The Islands
$1,530/month
787 Sq Ft
Wild Horse
$1,751/month
759 Sq Ft
This information is based on data collected by CoStar Group researchers.†

What salary do I need to live comfortably in Gilbert, AZ?

Because the average rent in Gilbert is $1,575, you’ll want to make about $5,250 per month or $63,000 per year. The general guideline is to pay no more than 30 percent of your monthly income on rent. However, you’ll want to consider additional factors, such as your monthly bills and other expenses. Use our rent affordability calculator to help determine how much to budget for rent.

Cost of Living

The cost of living in Gilbert, AZ is 12.9% higher than the national average. Generally, housing in Gilbert is 29.6% more expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $1,457 - $2,352. You can expect to pay 3.7% more for groceries, 1.1% more for utilities, and 3.2% more for transportation.

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Gilbert, AZ

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How does Gilbert, AZ compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?

Use the tool below to compare Gilbert, AZ to other nearby cities and neighborhoods. The Apartments.com neighborhood guides provide you with insight into the area’s transportation, things to do, and more.

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Apartment Averages

Downtown Gilbert

Gilbert, AZ

Agritopia

Gilbert, AZ

Studio
-
$1,595/month
One Bedroom
$1,512/month
$1,970/month
Two Bedroom
$1,632/month
$2,777/month
Three Bedroom
$2,285/month
$3,679/month
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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in June 2026.

Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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