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650 S 80th St

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1718 S Longmore

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650 S 80th St

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9605 S 48th St

PhoenixAZ85044
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9605 S 48th St

PhoenixAZ85044

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410 E 9th Ave

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1942 S Emerson

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270 W Ocotillo Rd

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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 $739. The Molino Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $799. Here are the most affordable Gila River apartments for rent in Phoenix, AZ:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Paradise Palms I1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$739
The Molino ApartmentsStudio 325sqftStudio,1BA$799
Villetta Apartment HomesS1Studio,1BA$893
Elevate @ South MountainA1Studio,1BA$900
Avana TempeStudio - ClassicStudio,1BA$947
San Jose ManorStudioStudio,1BA$949
SunVilla Resort Apartments (55+)IndigoStudio,1BA$965
Mountain VistaCountry StyleStudio,1BA$973
WaterstoneStudio S1-380Studio,1BA$975
Tides on SouthernOne Bedroom, One Bath1BR,1BA$978

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Gila River, AZ

As of May 12, 2025 the best value apartment in the Gila River area is the $1.23 price per square foot Alpine - 2 Bedrooms 2.5 Bathrooms Model at Elevation Townhomes in the in the South Phoenix neighborhood starting from $2,195. The second greatest value Gila River apartment is the 3A Model at The Reserve at Eastmark starting at $2,269 with a $1.43 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.
Elevation TownhomesAlpine - 2 Bedrooms 2.5 Bathrooms2BR,2.5BA$1.23
The Reserve at Eastmark3A3BR,2.5BA$1.43
San MarinoA11BR,1BA$1.29
Colonia Del Sol ApartmentsVioletta3BR,2BA$1.42
Avenue 8B12BR,2BA$1.22
The Joshua ApartmentsTwo Bedroom Two Bath Upgraded2BR,2BA$1.42
Village at LakewoodLynx (Classic)2BR,2BA$1.42
525-539 W Pebble Beach2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$1.42
Clare Feldstadt ITwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.44
Paradise Palms I1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.06

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Frequently Asked Questions about Gila River

What type of rentals are currently available in Gila River?

There are currently 911 Apartments for Rent in Gila River, AZ with pricing that ranges from $739 to $15,237. There are also 2062 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Gila River ranging from $700 to $25,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Gila River?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Gila River ranges from $700 to $25,000 with an average monthly rent of $3,554.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Gila River?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Gila River range from $1,300 to $15,237, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,500 to $10,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,600 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,725.

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