Best Affordable Neighborhoods in Gilbert, AZ

Some of the cheapest neighborhoods in Gilbert are Bayview, Villa Madeira, and Cameron Ranch. These neighborhoods offer some of the lowest rent prices in Gilbert, making them ideal for renters on a budget. As of March 15, 2026, the average rent in Gilbert is $1,574, which is 2.5% 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.

Bayview

Average Rent

$1,353/Month

Units Available

19 Rentals

Bayview is a top choice for budget-conscious renters for a variety of reasons. The average rent in Bayview is $1,353 while the city average is $1,574. Residents enjoy convenient access to Stapley Dr/Main St, Oasis at the Islands, and Alverno College.

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Villa Madeira

Average Rent

$1,376/Month

Units Available

13 Rentals

When you’re looking for a great Gilbert neighborhood on a budget, check out Villa Madeira. The average rent is $1,376, compared to the city average of $1,574. Villa Madeira is convenient to Desert Arboretum Park, Mesa C.C., Southern and Dobson, and Mesa Dr/Main St.

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Cameron Ranch

Average Rent

$1,467/Month

TransitScore® Rating

0/100

Units Available

16 Rentals

Cameron Ranch is an affordable neighborhood in Gilbert with an average rent price of $1,467. Compare this to the city average of $1,574. Cameron Ranch provides easy access to Arizona Museum of Natural History, Center/Main St, and Mesa C.C., Red Mountain Campus. It’s a car-dependent neighborhood with a WalkScore® of 35.

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North Gilbert

Average Rent

$1,524/Month

Year-Over-Year Rent Change

1%

TransitScore® Rating

20/100

Units Available

345 Rentals

If you’re looking for a great, affordable neighborhood in Gilbert, North Gilbert might be the perfect place! It has an average rent price of $1,524, while the city’s average stands at $1,574. In the last year, prices have decreased by 1%. North Gilbert is near Phoenix-Mesa Gateway, Mesa C.C., Downtown Center, and Phoenix Sky Harbor International.

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Gemini

Average Rent

$1,540/Month

Units Available

23 Rentals

Gemini is a top choice for budget-conscious renters for a variety of reasons. The average rent in Gemini is $1,540 while the city average is $1,574. Residents enjoy convenient access to Gilbert Rd/Main St, City of Chandler Environmental Education Center, and Riparian Preserve at Water Ranch.

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The Islands

Average Rent

$1,544/Month

Year-Over-Year Rent Change

5.8%

TransitScore® Rating

20/100

Units Available

44 Rentals

When you’re looking for a great Gilbert neighborhood on a budget, check out The Islands. The average rent is $1,544, compared to the city average of $1,574. Rent prices have decreased by 5.8%. The Islands is convenient to City of Chandler Environmental Education Center, Country Club/Main St, and Islands Plaza. The community is car-dependent with a WalkScore® of 41.

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Fincher Creek

Average Rent

$1,574/Month

Units Available

25 Rentals

Fincher Creek is an affordable neighborhood in Gilbert with an average rent price of $1,574. Compare this to the city average of $1,574. Fincher Creek provides easy access to Chandler-Gilbert C.C., Mesa, Rodeo Park Plaza, and Riparian Preserve at Water Ranch.

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Village at Spectrum

Average Rent

$1,618/Month

TransitScore® Rating

29/100

Units Available

10 Rentals

If you’re looking for a great, affordable neighborhood in Gilbert, Village at Spectrum might be the perfect place! It has an average rent price of $1,618, while the city’s average stands at $1,574. Village at Spectrum is near Mesa Dr/Main St, Spectrum at Val Vista, and Phoenix Sky Harbor International.

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Val Vista Classic

Average Rent

$1,635/Month

TransitScore® Rating

29/100

Units Available

51 Rentals

Val Vista Classic is a top choice for budget-conscious renters for a variety of reasons. The average rent in Val Vista Classic is $1,635 while the city average is $1,574. Residents enjoy convenient access to Spectrum at Val Vista, Val Vista and Pecos Shopping Center Phase I, and Mesa Dr/Main St. The neighborhood is considered somewhat walkable with a WalkScore® of 68.

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Downtown Gilbert

Average Rent

$1,637/Month

Year-Over-Year Rent Change

5.8%

TransitScore® Rating

28/100

Units Available

40 Rentals

When you’re looking for a great Gilbert neighborhood on a budget, check out Downtown Gilbert. The average rent is $1,637, compared to the city average of $1,574. Rent prices have decreased by 5.8%. Downtown Gilbert is convenient to Shops at Lowes, Stapley Dr/Main St, and City of Chandler Environmental Education Center. The community is 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.