Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on October 6, 2026
Average rent in
Gilbert, AZ
Average rent in
Last updated on October 6, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
Where Gilbert rent stands today
Gilbert, AZ rent slipped modestly year over year, with a current median of $2,272/month. Renters are paying $39 less per month on average than last year, reflecting a slight cooling after recent fluctuations.
Compared to national trends
Gilbert sits 19.6% more expensive than the $1,900/month national median, positioning it as a pricier metro with 424 total rentals dominated by houses.
Price ranges
Studios in Gilbert rent for about $1,442/month, 1-bedrooms for $1,488/month, 2-bedrooms for $1,900/month, 3-bedrooms for $2,244/month, and 4+ bedrooms reach $2,750/month. Houses command a median of $2,395/month while apartments are lower at $1,799/month, with houses making up 89.2% of total rentals.
Neighborhood spotlight
Park Village rents fell 53.7% year over year to $1,550/month across 12 rentals, a local decline contrasting with the broadly flat citywide market. Trilogy saw a 22.0% rise, showing divergent neighborhood trends within Gilbert.
Median rent
Median rent in Gilbert
$2,272/mo
1%vs previous year
The average rent in Gilbert is $2,272 per month as of October 2026. This is 20% above the national average rent, or $372 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Gilbert
424
for rent on Zumper.com as of October 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 increased 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 $1,799, whereas a house costs $2,395. 1-bedroom apartments in Gilbert run $1,536 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,869.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,442 |  6% | 32% | |
1 bedroom | $1,488 | 1% | 6% | |
2 bedroom | $1,900 | No Change | 1% | |
3 bedroom | $2,244 | No Change | No Change | |
4 bedroom | $2,750 | No Change | 2% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Gardens | $2,047 | |
Heritage District | $2,095 | |
Higley Park | $2,275 | |
Layton Lakes | $2,875 | |
Power Ranch | $2,285 | |
San Tan Ranch | $2,295 | |
Seville | $2,495 | |
Spectrum At Val Vista | $2,425 | |
The Islands | $2,700 | |
Val Vista Lakes | $2,725 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,799 | 1% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,995 | 4% | No Change | |
Houses | $2,395 | No Change | No Change | |
Rooms | $949 | No Change | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$1,442
Last 30 days
6%
Last year
32%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,488
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
6%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,900
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
1%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,244
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
No Change
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,750
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
2%
Power Ranch
Average rent
$2,285
Val Vista Lakes
Average rent
$2,725
The Islands
Average rent
$2,700
Gardens
Average rent
$2,047
San Tan Ranch
Average rent
$2,295
Higley Park
Average rent
$2,275
Heritage District
Average rent
$2,095
Spectrum At Val Vista
Average rent
$2,425
Seville
Average rent
$2,495
Layton Lakes
Average rent
$2,875
Apartments
Average rent
$1,799
Last 30 days
1%
Condos
Average rent
$1,995
Last 30 days
4%
Houses
Average rent
$2,395
Last 30 days
No Change
Rooms
Average rent
$949
Last 30 days
No Change
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
20%higher than the national median
8%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Gilbert, AZ is 30% higher than the median rent in Apache Junction, AZ.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$1,750
4%$2,300
4%$2,600
16%$2,100
8%$1,565
$1,795
$1,650
5%$11,900
25%$2,395
9%$1,995
4%$2,500
7%$1,800
4%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 | 4% higher |
| Health | 6% lower |
| Housing | 30% higher |
| Transportation | 3% higher |
| Utilities | No difference |
Discover rentals in Gilbert, AZ
10h ago
217 E Washington Ave, Gilbert, AZ 85234
2 beds
1 bath
$1,095
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
2300 W San Angelo St, Gilbert, AZ 85233
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,115–$1,750
Price drop
Apartment for rent
2d ago
36 E Vaughn Ave, Gilbert, AZ 85234
3 beds
2 baths
$1,845–$1,945
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
The Islands apartment for rent in Gilbert
3 beds
2 baths
$1,869
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Val Vista Lakes house for rent in Gilbert
5 beds
5 baths
$11,000
House for rent
Available Oct 18
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
5d+ ago
Seville house for rent in Gilbert
4112 E Saraband Way, Gilbert, AZ 85298
4 beds
4 baths
$7,000
House for rent
7h ago
Verified
455 S Recker Rd, Gilbert, AZ 85296
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,489–$2,494
Apartment for rent
Available Sep 8
1d ago
Verified
2300 W San Angelo St, Gilbert, AZ 85233
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,115–$1,750
Price drop
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
1101 N Gilbert Rd, Gilbert, AZ 85234
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,225–$1,474
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
960 N Gilbert Rd, Gilbert, AZ 85234
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,225–$1,450
Apartment for rent
7h ago
Verified
455 S Recker Rd, Gilbert, AZ 85296
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,489–$2,494
Apartment for rent
Available Sep 8
1d ago
Verified
2300 W San Angelo St, Gilbert, AZ 85233
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,115–$1,750
Price drop
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
960 N Gilbert Rd, Gilbert, AZ 85234
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,225–$1,450
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
4 beds
2.5 baths
$2,465
House for rent
Available Oct 15
7h ago
Verified
455 S Recker Rd, Gilbert, AZ 85296
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,489–$2,494
Apartment for rent
Available Sep 8
1d ago
Verified
2300 W San Angelo St, Gilbert, AZ 85233
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,115–$1,750
Price drop
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
1101 N Gilbert Rd, Gilbert, AZ 85234
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,225–$1,474
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
960 N Gilbert Rd, Gilbert, AZ 85234
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,225–$1,450
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 $2,272 per month as of October 3, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Gilbert?
Average rent prices in Gilbert have remained the same over the last month and have increased 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 $372 more per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Gilbert?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Gilbert are Gardens ($2,047/mo), Heritage District ($2,095/mo), and Higley Park ($2,275/mo).
What salary do I need to afford rent in Gilbert?
To comfortably afford rent in Gilbert, you'd need to earn approximately $91,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Gilbert?
Winter months offer the best rental deals in Gilbert, with January seeing the lowest rents of the year. June commands the highest prices, running approximately 7% more expensive than the winter low, so timing your search for the colder months can save you money.
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).