Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Gila River Neighborhood of Phoenix, AZ from $300 (297 Rentals)

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9605 S 48th St

PhoenixAZ85044
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11025 S 51st St

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Foothills Village
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Foothills Village

920 W Alta Vista RdPhoenix, AZ 85041
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Grandfamilies Place
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Grandfamilies Place

5150 S 18th PlPhoenix, AZ 85040
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Arbor Village
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Arbor Village

8028 S Central AvePhoenix, AZ 85042
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Sunland Flats
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Sunland Flats

225 W Sunland AvePhoenix, AZ 85041
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9605 S 48th St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

9605 S 48th St

9605 S 48th StPhoenix, AZ 85044
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Pacific Bay Club
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Pacific Bay Club

11221 S 51st StPhoenix, AZ 85044
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2340 E Hidalgo Ave
3 Bedroom Apartments

2340 E Hidalgo Ave

2340 E Hidalgo AvePhoenix, AZ 85040
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Gila River, Phoenix, AZ Local Guide

Cheapest Available Gila River Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Gila River area of Phoenix, AZ is a 1 Bed unit found at Paradise Palms I priced from $669. Elevate @ South Mountain has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $875. Here are the most affordable Gila River apartments for rent in Phoenix, AZ:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Paradise Palms I1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$669
Elevate @ South MountainA1Studio,1BA$875
The Mod at MillsS1Studio,1BA$898
The Molino ApartmentsStudio 325sqftStudio,1BA$899
San Jose ManorStudioStudio,1BA$949
Villetta Apartment HomesS1Studio,1BA$971
WaterstoneStudio S1-380Studio,1BA$989
The FlatsE1Studio,1BA$999
Vista ValleyA11BR,1BA$1,000

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Gila River, AZ

As of March 28, 2025 the best value apartment in the Gila River area is the $0.91 price per square foot 3070 S Salt Cedar Pl Model at 3070 S Salt Cedar Pl in the in the South Phoenix neighborhood starting from $3,345. The second greatest value Gila River apartment is the 33055 N Madison Way Dr Model at 33055 N Madison Way Dr starting at $2,845 with a $0.86 price per square foot in the South Phoenix neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Gila River apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
3070 S Salt Cedar Pl3070 S Salt Cedar Pl4BR,3BA$0.91
33055 N Madison Way Dr33055 N Madison Way Dr4BR,2.5BA$0.86
42511 W Chisholm Dr42511 W Chisholm Dr4BR,2.5BA$0.77
30944 N Bramwell Ave30944 N Bramwell Ave4BR,2.5BA$0.87
2011 E Andalusian Loop2011 E Andalusian Loop5BR,3BA$0.85
22643 N Van Loo Dr22643 N Van Loo Dr4BR,2BA$0.82
1036 E Omega Dr1036 E Omega Dr4BR,2BA$0.85
5292 E Silverbell Rd5292 E Silverbell Rd4BR,2.5BA$0.79
43378 Oakland Ct43378 Oakland Ct3BR,2BA$0.81
42706 W Hillman Dr42706 W Hillman Dr3BR,3BA$0.81

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Gila River, Phoenix, AZ

Ranked #3

Among neighborhoods in Phoenix, AZ for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving.com is happy to bring you comprehensive Lifestyle Ratings of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, including Gila River, Phoenix, and the greater Phoenix area. Lifestyle Ratings show you the best fit for your needs and interests. This takes in many factors including our Star Ratings to compare for outdoor amenities like tennis courts, luxury amenities, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, and other valuable search options. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

Getting Around the Gila River Neighborhood in Phoenix, AZ

Walk Score®

5 / 100

Car-Dependent

Almost all errands require a car

Bike Score®

34 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?

  • Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
  • Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Gila River Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Gila River?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Gila River is under $1,000.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Gila River?

The cheapest apartment in Gila River is Paradise Palms I which is listed at $669, while the average apartment in Gila River costs $2,195.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Gila River?

Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 20 regular apartments in Gila River that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Gila River?

Cheap apartments in Gila River have an average cost of $209 which is $1,986 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Gila River.

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