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Rental Market Trends in Gilbert, AZ

What is the average rent in Gilbert, AZ?

$1,573/month

Average Rent

776 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

-1.2%

Decrease in the Last Year

As of April 2026, the average rent in Gilbert, AZ is $1,573 per month. For comparison, the national average rent price in the US is currently $1,641/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 $1,453 per month for a studio, $1,573 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,849 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $2,362 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$1,453/month
614 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,573/month
776 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,849/month
1,072 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,362/month
1,387 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,013/month
200 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,955/month
1,299 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,439/month
1,610 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$3,552/month
2,348 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,724/month
1,003 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,997/month
1,081 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,238/month
1,426 Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Gilbert, AZ?

In the past year, rent has decreased by 1.2%, which averages out to $18 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 April 2026
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Market Trends Over Time
Rent Ranges in Gilbert, AZ
Last Updated April 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
10% $1,001 - $1,500/month
63% $1,501 - $2,000/month
26% Above $2,000/month

Rent by Neighborhood

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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Gilbert?

Based on current rent prices, Bayview, Cameron Ranch and The Orchard are the most affordable neighborhoods in Gilbert.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Bayview
$1,480/month
818 Sq Ft
Cameron Ranch
$1,523/month
860 Sq Ft
The Orchard
$1,555/month
800 Sq Ft
Gemini
$1,581/month
882 Sq Ft
Downtown Gilbert
$1,583/month
671 Sq Ft
The Islands
$1,588/month
780 Sq Ft
North Gilbert
$1,601/month
774 Sq Ft
The Palms
$1,660/month
756 Sq Ft
Cooley Station North
$1,665/month
707 Sq Ft
Highland Groves at Morrison Ranch
$1,673/month
805 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Gilbert?

Based on current rent prices, Agritopia, Willows and South Gilbert are the most expensive neighborhoods in Gilbert.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Agritopia
$2,046/month
798 Sq Ft
Willows
$1,888/month
892 Sq Ft
South Gilbert
$1,768/month
789 Sq Ft
East Gilbert
$1,763/month
756 Sq Ft
Cooley Station
$1,742/month
722 Sq Ft
Stonehenge
$1,681/month
746 Sq Ft
Wild Horse
$1,678/month
764 Sq Ft
Highland Groves at Morrison Ranch
$1,673/month
805 Sq Ft
Cooley Station North
$1,665/month
707 Sq Ft
The Palms
$1,660/month
756 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
$1,768/month
789 Sq Ft
North Gilbert
$1,601/month
774 Sq Ft
East Gilbert
$1,763/month
756 Sq Ft
Cooley Station North
$1,665/month
707 Sq Ft
Agritopia
$2,046/month
798 Sq Ft
The Islands
$1,588/month
780 Sq Ft
The Palms
$1,660/month
756 Sq Ft
Downtown Gilbert
$1,583/month
671 Sq Ft
Willows
$1,888/month
892 Sq Ft
Wild Horse
$1,678/month
764 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 $1,573, you’ll want to make about $5,243 per month or $62,916 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 $1,453 - $2,362. You can expect to pay 3.7% more for groceries, 1.1% more for utilities, and 3.2% more for transportation.

City

Gilbert, AZ

2,930 Available Apartments for Rent

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

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Apartment Averages

Bayview

Gilbert, AZ

Agritopia

Gilbert, AZ

Studio
-
$1,581/month
One Bedroom
-
$1,965/month
Two Bedroom
-
$2,758/month
Three Bedroom
-
$3,537/month
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80 N McQueen Rd,
Gilbert, AZ 85233

$1,689 - $2,905 Total Monthly Price

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Alta 87

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Gilbert, AZ 85233

$1,616 - $3,256 Total Monthly Price

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Property Management Companies in Gilbert, AZ

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  • 3,488

    Communities

  • 959,885

    Units

  • 891

    Cities

11 Communities in Gilbert
AMC
AMC
  • 611

    Communities

  • 122,341

    Units

  • 242

    Cities

5 Communities in Gilbert
MAA
MAA
  • 293

    Communities

  • 101,891

    Units

  • 116

    Cities

4 Communities in Gilbert
Chamberlin & Associates
Chamberlin & Associates
  • 57

    Communities

  • 9,031

    Units

  • 15

    Cities

4 Communities in Gilbert
Cal-Am Properties, Inc.
Cal-Am Properties, Inc.
  • 12

    Communities

  • 1,521

    Units

  • 7

    Cities

4 Communities in Gilbert
Bryten Real Estate Partners
Bryten Real Estate Partners
  • 118

    Communities

  • 28,978

    Units

  • 68

    Cities

3 Communities in Gilbert
Management Support
Management Support
  • 33

    Communities

  • 12,992

    Units

  • 14

    Cities

3 Communities in Gilbert
Essex Financial Group
Essex Financial Group
  • 17

    Communities

  • 3,280

    Units

  • 9

    Cities

3 Communities in Gilbert

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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 February 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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