Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Gila River Neighborhood of Phoenix, AZ from $300 (306 Rentals)
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5615 S 5th St

Mountain Vista

Paradise Palms II

2254 W Southern Ave

Vista Ridge Apartments

9605 S 48th St

The Pointe at South Mountain
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11025 S 51st St

Rockledge Fairways

Carlyle at South Mountain

Haven at South Mountain Apartments

Lore South Mountain

Serafina at South Mountain

Colonia Del Sol Apartments

2236 W Southern Ave

Sterling Point Apartments

Array South Mountain

San Paulo

Esteban Park

Parc South Mountain

5151 E Guadalupe Rd

Palms at South Mountain

Mountainside

San Riva At The Foothills

Vista Sureno

Carlyle Townhomes

Sierra Foothills

Portola South Mountain

Mountain Park Ranch

15801 S 48th St

Allegro Apartments

813 E Siesta Dr

Somo Lofts

Village at Liberty Farms

Solara Vista

2845 E Redwood Ln, Unit Downstairs of split level

4123 E Darrow St

2957 E Atlanta Ave, Unit 3-Atlanta Ave
Gila River, Phoenix, AZ Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Gila River?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Gila River Studio Apartments | $1,435 | $898 | $3,617 |
Gila River 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,640 | $669 | $4,617 |
Gila River 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,959 | $1,170 | $8,494 |
Gila River 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,380 | $1,499 | $9,069 |
Gila River 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,451 | $1,607 | $4,106 |
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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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Paradise Palms I | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $669 |
Elevate @ South Mountain | A1 | Studio,1BA | $875 |
The Mod at Mills | S1 | Studio,1BA | $898 |
The Molino Apartments | Studio 315sqft | Studio,1BA | $899 |
San Jose Manor | Studio | Studio,1BA | $949 |
Waterstone | Studio S1-380 | Studio,1BA | $950 |
SunVilla Resort Apartments (55+) | Indigo | Studio,1BA | $965 |
Mountain Vista | Country Style | Studio,1BA | $973 |
Sentry Tempe | Kona | Studio,1BA | $994 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Gila River, AZ
As of April 13, 2025 the best value apartment in the Gila River area is the $1.46 price per square foot 4 Bed/2 Bath Model at Banyan Preserve in the in the South Phoenix neighborhood starting from $2,649. The second greatest value Gila River apartment is the Alpine - 2 Bedrooms 2.5 Bathrooms Model at Elevation Townhomes starting at $2,145 with a $1.21 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Banyan Preserve | 4 Bed/2 Bath | 4BR,2BA | $1.46 |
Elevation Townhomes | Alpine - 2 Bedrooms 2.5 Bathrooms | 2BR,2.5BA | $1.21 |
San Stefano Townhomes | Three Bedroom Two Bathroom W/ Attached Garage | 3BR,2.5BA | $1.44 |
Colonia Del Sol Apartments | Violetta | 3BR,2BA | $1.42 |
Avenue 8 | B1 | 2BR,2BA | $1.12 |
2845 E Redwood Ln, Unit Downstairs of split level | 2845 E Redwood Ln | 2BR,1BA | $1.36 |
Village at Lakewood | Lynx (Classic) | 2BR,2BA | $1.42 |
Allure at Tempe Apartments | Agave | 2BR,2BA | $1.30 |
Clare Feldstadt I | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.44 |
Paradise Palms I | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $0.96 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleGila River, Phoenix, AZ
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Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
Best Local Schools in Gila River, Phoenix, AZ
Desert Wind Middle School
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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?
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Gila River Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Gila River?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Gila River is at Elevate @ South Mountain listed at $875.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Gila River Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Gila River Apartment is $669 at Paradise Palms I.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Gila River Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Gila River is starting from $1,170 at Omnia Baseline.
What is the most affordable Gila River Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Gila River Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Vista Ridge Apartments and starts from $1,499.
Expert Rental Resources
Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips
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