Last updated on July 7, 2026

Average rent in
Gilbert, AZ

Key takeaways for renters

  • Where Gilbert rent stands today

    Gilbert, AZ rent is essentially flat year over year, with a current median of $2,339/month. Renters are paying $39 less per month on average than last year, with month-to-month rent also holding steady.

  • Gilbert rents run 19.9% more expensive than the $1,950/month national median, placing it in the higher tier of rental markets with 410 total rentals available.

  • Price ranges

    Studios in Gilbert rent for $1,399/month, 1-bedrooms for $1,549/month, and 2-bedrooms for $1,995/month, with 3-bedrooms at $2,299/month and 4+ bedrooms at $2,800/month.

  • What you'll pay

    Houses rent for a median of $2,445/month in Gilbert, while apartments are lower at $1,840/month. The market is dominated by houses, which make up 86.8% of total rentals.

Median rent

Median rent in Gilbert

$2,339/mo

decreased by1%

vs previous year

The average rent in Gilbert is $2,339 per month as of July 2026. This is 20% above the national average rent, or $389 more per month.

$1.40

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Gilbert

410

for rent on Zumper.com as of July 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Gilbert rentals at each price point

80%60%40%20%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in Gilbert, AZ

Average rent prices in Gilbert have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 1% 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 $1,840, whereas a house costs $2,445. 1-bedroom apartments in Gilbert run $1,560 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,014.

Listings

Studio

$1,399

12%

63%

1 bedroom

$1,549

No Change

11%

2 bedroom

$1,995

1%

3%

3 bedroom

$2,299

2%

1%

4 bedroom

$2,800

2%

2%

Studio

Average rent

$1,399

Last 30 days

12%

Last year

63%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,549

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

11%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,995

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

3%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,299

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

1%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,800

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

2%

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

Median rent price$2,339
increased by20%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$1,885
decreased by3%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Gilbert, AZ is 24% higher than the median rent in Apache Junction, AZ.

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 & Services10% higher
Groceries4% higher
Health6% lower
Housing30% higher
Transportation3% higher
Utilities1% lower

Discover rentals in Gilbert, AZ

229 N Palm St #7 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Heritage District house for rent in Gilbert

2 beds

1 bath

$1,199

House for rent

Available Jun 25

3924 S Napa Ln - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

Power Ranch house for rent in Gilbert

2 beds

2.5 baths

$1,200

House for rent

4428 E Wildhorse Dr - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Power Ranch condo for rent in Gilbert

Amazing chance to rent in Power Ranch

4428 E Wildhorse Dr, Gilbert, AZ 85297

2 beds

2 baths

$1,200

Condo for rent

3299 E Tyson St - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

Apartment for rent in Gilbert

Apartment for rent

Available Jul 5

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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 $2,339 per month as of July 4, 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 1% since last year.

How does Gilbert rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Gilbert is 20% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $389 more per month.

Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Gilbert?

The most affordable neighborhoods in Gilbert are Fiesta Tech ($1,705/mo), Heritage District ($1,950/mo), and Gardens ($2,000/mo).

What salary do I need to afford rent in Gilbert?

To comfortably afford rent in Gilbert, you'd need to earn approximately $94,000/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).

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