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Average Rent in Gilbert, AZ & Rent Trends
Rent prices and market trends across 4 apartment communities in Gilbert, AZ. Updated daily.
Market Average
$2,552/mo
▼ 5.4% from last month
Lowest Available
$2,185/mo
cheapest unit on market
Communities
4
tracked daily
Units Listed
22
available now
Rent by Neighborhood in Gilbert, AZ
Compare average rent across Gilbert, AZ neighborhoods. Click any area to see detailed trends.
| Neighborhood | Avg Rent | From | Properties | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Neely Ranch | $2,043 | $1,585 | 2 | 113 |
| Gilbert 85297 | $1,845 | $1,375 | 2 | 76 |
| El Dorado Ranchos | $1,802 | $1,478 | 2 | 25 |
Is Rent Going Up or Down in Gilbert, AZ?
As of June 2026, the average rent in Gilbert, AZ is $2,552 per month across 4 apartment communities and 22 available units. Rents have decreased $136 (5.4%) over the past month.
The most affordable option is The Wyatt starting at $2,185/mo. By unit type, a 3-bedroom averages $2,552/mo.
Prices range from $2,185 to $3,072 per month. The most common price point is the $2,200 range, where 10 units are currently listed.
Gilbert, AZ Rent Price History
Rent Price Distribution
Rent by Bedroom Type in Gilbert, AZ
Rent Prices by Apartment in Gilbert, AZ
| Property | Starting at | Average | Units | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Wyatt | $2,185/mo | $2,210/mo | 2 | 4.8 |
| Town Germann | $2,399/mo | $2,508/mo | 16 | 4.4 |
| Town Commons | $2,424/mo | $2,424/mo | 1 | 4.6 |
| Alta 87 | $3,047/mo | $3,055/mo | 3 | 4.7 |
Google Search Trends for Gilbert, AZ Apartments
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Frequently Asked Questions About Rent in Gilbert, AZ
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Built on the 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Minimum to afford average rent
$102,000/year
Based on the 30 percent rule, using our tracked average rent of $2,552/mo.
Comfortable income
$122,000/year
Based on the 25 percent rule, leaving more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($2,185/mo), you need to earn at least $87,000/year.
Median household income in Gilbert, AZ is $121,351 , about 1% below the comfortable-living threshold.
Cost of living in Gilbert, AZ
Overall prices in Gilbert, AZ runs above the national average by about 5% (BEA Regional Price Parity index 104.7, where 100 equals the U.S. average). The breakdown below estimates monthly costs for a single adult, using national consumer-spending baselines from the Bureau of Labor Statistics scaled by Gilbert, AZ's regional price parities.
| Category | Monthly estimate |
|---|---|
| Rent (market average) | $2,552 |
| Utilities | $534 |
| Groceries | $531 |
| Transportation | $1,274 |
| Healthcare | $621 |
| Other goods and services | $994 |
| Estimated total | $6,508/mo |
Population
271,118
Median household income
$121,351
Census median rent
$2,028/mo
Rent as % of income
28.2%
Median age
35.7
Mean commute
26 min
Methodology
Rent data
Sourced directly from each tracked apartment community and refreshed every 24 hours. Every listed unit price on this page is real and listed today.
Cost of living
Estimates combine national consumer-spending baselines from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (Consumer Expenditure Survey) with the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities (MARPP dataset). Both are peer-reviewed federal data releases published annually.
Salary to live comfortably
Applies the standard 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income rule on top of the listed rent. This is the same affordability guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Demographic figures
Median household income, population, median age, commute time, Census median rent, and rent as percentage of income come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates, the most recent complete release.
Cost of living and demographic figures were last published in 2023.
Explore Gilbert, AZ Apartments
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