Best Affordable Neighborhoods in Gilbert, AZ

Some of the cheapest neighborhoods in Gilbert are Harbor Point, Coral Point, and Bayview. These neighborhoods offer some of the lowest rent prices in Gilbert, making them ideal for renters on a budget. As of December 12, 2025, the average rent in Gilbert is $1,566, which is 2% lower than last year. However, it's important to remember that rental prices can vary significantly based on factors such as location, amenities, and floor plans.

Harbor Point

Average Rent

$1,300/Month

Units Available

11 Rentals

If you’re looking for a great, affordable neighborhood in Gilbert, Harbor Point might be the perfect place! It has an average rent price of $1,300, while the city’s average stands at $1,566. Harbor Point is near Benedictine University, Center/Main St, and Mesa Dr/Main St.

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Coral Point

Average Rent

$1,300/Month

Units Available

11 Rentals

Coral Point is a top choice for budget-conscious renters for a variety of reasons. The average rent in Coral Point is $1,300 while the city average is $1,566. Residents enjoy convenient access to Center/Main St, Mesa Dr/Main St, and City of Chandler Environmental Education Center.

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Bayview

Average Rent

$1,362/Month

Units Available

21 Rentals

When you’re looking for a great Gilbert neighborhood on a budget, check out Bayview. The average rent is $1,362, compared to the city average of $1,566. Bayview is convenient to Stapley Dr/Main St, i.d.e.a. Museum, and Alverno College.

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Villa Madeira

Average Rent

$1,371/Month

Units Available

25 Rentals

Villa Madeira is an affordable neighborhood in Gilbert with an average rent price of $1,371. Compare this to the city average of $1,566. Villa Madeira provides easy access to Mesa Dr/Main St, Benedictine University, and Arizona Museum of Natural History.

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Cameron Ranch

Average Rent

$1,392/Month

TransitScore® Rating

0/100

Units Available

19 Rentals

If you’re looking for a great, affordable neighborhood in Gilbert, Cameron Ranch might be the perfect place! It has an average rent price of $1,392, while the city’s average stands at $1,566. Cameron Ranch is near Riparian Preserve at Water Ranch, Highland Plaza, and Usery Mountain Recreation Area.

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Fincher Creek

Average Rent

$1,436/Month

Units Available

29 Rentals

Fincher Creek is a top choice for budget-conscious renters for a variety of reasons. The average rent in Fincher Creek is $1,436 while the city average is $1,566. Residents enjoy convenient access to Stapley Dr/Main St, Phoenix-Mesa Gateway, and Phoenix Sky Harbor International.

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Playa del Rey

Average Rent

$1,452/Month

TransitScore® Rating

23/100

Units Available

12 Rentals

When you’re looking for a great Gilbert neighborhood on a budget, check out Playa del Rey. The average rent is $1,452, compared to the city average of $1,566. Playa del Rey is convenient to Mesa C.C., Downtown Center, Ethan Plaza, and Benedictine University. The community is car-dependent with a WalkScore® of 33.

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The Orchard

Average Rent

$1,461/Month

TransitScore® Rating

0/100

Units Available

12 Rentals

The Orchard is an affordable neighborhood in Gilbert with an average rent price of $1,461. Compare this to the city average of $1,566. The Orchard provides easy access to San Tan Mountain Regional Park, Power Marketplace, and Chandler-Gilbert C.C., Mesa. It’s a car-dependent neighborhood with a WalkScore® of 29.

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The Knolls

Average Rent

$1,478/Month

TransitScore® Rating

0/100

Units Available

11 Rentals

If you’re looking for a great, affordable neighborhood in Gilbert, The Knolls might be the perfect place! It has an average rent price of $1,478, while the city’s average stands at $1,566. The Knolls is near Riparian Preserve at Water Ranch, Sossaman Estates, and Chandler-Gilbert C.C., Mesa.

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Downtown Gilbert

Average Rent

$1,508/Month

Year-Over-Year Rent Change

2.8%

TransitScore® Rating

28/100

Units Available

64 Rentals

Downtown Gilbert is a top choice for budget-conscious renters for a variety of reasons. The average rent in Downtown Gilbert is $1,508 while the city average is $1,566. This is a -2.8% difference from last year. Residents enjoy convenient access to Shops at Lowes, Riparian Preserve at Water Ranch, and A.T. Still Univ. AZ. The neighborhood is considered somewhat walkable with a WalkScore® of 60.

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Methodology

Transit Score measures access to public transit. Scores range from 0 (minimal transit) to 100 (rider’s paradise). Learn more about the Transit Score methodology. Rental data is sourced from CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As a leading authority in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar performs in-depth research to build and sustain an extensive database of commercial real estate insights.

We've combined this data with public records to provide the most current rental information available.