Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on May 23, 2026
Average rent in
Gilbert, AZ
Average rent in
Last updated on May 23, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
The bottom line
Gilbert, AZ rent slipped 2.8% year over year, with a current median of $2,299/month. Renters today are paying $60 less per month on average than last year, while month-to-month rent is essentially unchanged.
Compared to national trends
Gilbert runs 18.0% more expensive than the $1,949/month national median, positioning it as a pricier metro with 375 total rentals available for choice.
Rent ranges by bedroom
Studio rents in Gilbert are $1,852/month, while 1-bed units rent for $1,529/month and 4+ bedrooms reach $2,800/month. The 3-bedroom segment, at $2,258/month, makes up nearly half of total rentals, reflecting the spread across bedroom tiers.
Neighborhood spotlight
Mountainwood rents rose 20.0% year over year to $2,995/month, contrasting with the citywide decline. This gain stands out among Gilbert neighborhoods, reflecting localized upward pressure despite overall cooling rents.
Median rent
Median rent in Gilbert
$2,299/mo
3%vs previous year
The average rent in Gilbert is $2,299 per month as of May 2026. This is 18% above the national average rent, or $350 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Gilbert
375
for rent on Zumper.com as of May 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Gilbert rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Gilbert, AZ
Average rent prices in Gilbert have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 3% since last year.
Rent trends
Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.
Compare rent prices in
Gilbert, AZ
Rent prices in Gilbert vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Gilbert is $1,799, whereas a house costs $2,399. 1-bedroom apartments in Gilbert run $1,545 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,949.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,852 | 5% |  110% | |
1 bedroom | $1,529 | No Change | 1% | |
2 bedroom | $1,995 | 1% | 2% | |
3 bedroom | $2,258 | 2% | 5% | |
4 bedroom | $2,800 | No Change | No Change |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Fiesta Tech | $1,695 | |
Gardens | $2,097 | |
Heritage District | $2,025 | |
Layton Lakes | $2,850 | |
Power Ranch | $2,295 | |
Seville | $2,466 | |
Spectrum At Val Vista | $2,312 | |
The Islands | $2,895 | |
Towne Meadows | $1,693 | |
Val Vista Lakes | $2,750 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,799 | No Change | No Change | |
Condos | $2,050 | 11% | 5% | |
Houses | $2,399 | 1% | No Change | |
Rooms | $878 | 14% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$1,852
Last 30 days
5%
Last year
110%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,529
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
1%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,995
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
2%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,258
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
5%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,800
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
No Change
Power Ranch
Average rent
$2,295
The Islands
Average rent
$2,895
Val Vista Lakes
Average rent
$2,750
Gardens
Average rent
$2,097
Heritage District
Average rent
$2,025
Seville
Average rent
$2,466
Layton Lakes
Average rent
$2,850
Spectrum At Val Vista
Average rent
$2,312
Fiesta Tech
Average rent
$1,695
Towne Meadows
Average rent
$1,693
Apartments
Average rent
$1,799
Last 30 days
No Change
Condos
Average rent
$2,050
Last 30 days
11%
Last year
5%
Houses
Average rent
$2,399
Last 30 days
1%
Rooms
Average rent
$878
Last 30 days
14%
The table above reflects average rent prices in Gilbert, AZ, broken down by the number of bedrooms, neighborhoods, and property types. The availability of data for each category is dependent on market inventory and will adjust depending on your selected filters.
How does rent in Gilbert, AZ compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in Gilbert and Apache Junction by all bedroom counts and property types.
Gilbert
18%higher than the national median
3%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Gilbert, AZ is 21% higher than the median rent in Apache Junction, AZ.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$1,895
10%$2,299
3%$2,800
1%$2,050
6%$1,350
$1,835
1%$1,650
5%$6,750
18%$2,375
7%$1,950
3%$2,450
15%$1,900
3%Cost of living in Gilbert, AZ
Explore the cost of essential expenses, and then use our rent calculator to find out how much rent you can afford.
Expenses accrued by most renters | Average cost compared to national average |
|---|---|
| Goods & Services | 10% higher |
| Groceries | 3% higher |
| Health | 7% lower |
| Housing | 29% higher |
| Transportation | 3% higher |
| Utilities | 1% higher |
Discover rentals in Gilbert, AZ
3d ago
5850 S Power Rd, Gilbert, AZ 85295
2 beds
1 bath
$1,299
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Chandler Heights Citrus house for rent in Gilbert
2 beds
1 bath
$1,299
House for rent
Available May 13
4d ago
Verified
2300 W San Angelo St, Gilbert, AZ 85233
3 beds
2 baths
$1,750
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Gilbert
3 beds
2 baths
$1,999
$1,768
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
The Islands house for rent in Gilbert
1321 W Shellfish Dr, Gilbert, AZ 85233
5 beds
3.5 baths
$10,000
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Gilbert
2681 E Hampton Ln, Gilbert, AZ 85295
5 beds
4.5 baths
$8,500
House for rent
5d+ ago
Val Vista Lakes house for rent in Gilbert
2041 E Marquette Dr, Gilbert, AZ 85234
4 beds
2 baths
$7,950
House for rent
1d ago
Ranchos del Sol house for rent in Gilbert
5 beds
3 baths
$7,500
House for rent
14h ago
Verified
455 S Recker Rd, Gilbert, AZ 85296
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,534–$2,514
Apartment for rent
Available Sep 8
1d ago
Verified
960 N Gilbert Rd, Gilbert, AZ 85234
1 bed
1 bath
$1,195
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
1101 N Gilbert Rd, Gilbert, AZ 85234
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,225–$1,650
Apartment for rent
4d ago
Verified
2300 W San Angelo St, Gilbert, AZ 85233
3 beds
2 baths
$1,750
Apartment for rent
14h ago
Verified
455 S Recker Rd, Gilbert, AZ 85296
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,534–$2,514
Apartment for rent
Available Sep 8
1d ago
Verified
960 N Gilbert Rd, Gilbert, AZ 85234
1 bed
1 bath
$1,195
Apartment for rent
4d ago
Verified
2300 W San Angelo St, Gilbert, AZ 85233
3 beds
2 baths
$1,750
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
5 beds
3 baths
$3,370
$3,235
Price drop
House for rent
Available May 21
14h ago
Verified
455 S Recker Rd, Gilbert, AZ 85296
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,534–$2,514
Apartment for rent
Available Sep 8
1d ago
Verified
960 N Gilbert Rd, Gilbert, AZ 85234
1 bed
1 bath
$1,195
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
1101 N Gilbert Rd, Gilbert, AZ 85234
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,225–$1,650
Apartment for rent
4d ago
Verified
2300 W San Angelo St, Gilbert, AZ 85233
3 beds
2 baths
$1,750
Apartment for rent
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Frequently asked questions for Gilbert, AZ
Quick answers to common questions about the Gilbert rental market.
How much is rent in Gilbert?
The average rent in Gilbert is $2,299 per month as of May 16, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Gilbert?
Average rent prices in Gilbert have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 3% since last year.
How does Gilbert rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Gilbert is 18% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $350 more per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Gilbert?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Gilbert are Towne Meadows ($1,693/mo), Fiesta Tech ($1,695/mo), and Heritage District ($2,025/mo).
What salary do I need to afford rent in Gilbert?
To comfortably afford rent in Gilbert, you'd need to earn approximately $92,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Gilbert?
Gilbert's 2025 rental market shows one-bedroom apartments averaging around $1,600 per month, while two-bedroom units rent for around $1,900 monthly. These figures represent the current market rates across the city's diverse rental inventory.
Methodology
Rent prices are based on Zumper's rental listings from the past 30 days. Median rent is calculated across all available listings and property types on the platform. If you filter the page by bedroom count or property type, the pricing throughout the page will update automatically to reflect that segment of the rental market.
Household and population data come from the U.S. Census Bureau. Cost-of-living data is sourced from the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living Index (COLI).