Apartments for rent in Gilbert, priced and graded.

Median asking rent in Gilbert is $2,000/mo across 2,721 available listings. Current residents pay a median of $2,110/mo (Census estimate) — 21% above the Phoenix average and 51% above the national one. 27% of the 280,262 people here rent. Fairway tracks 831 Gilbert properties across 9 sources, refreshed hourly.

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How much is rent in Gilbert?

A one-bedroom in Gilbert runs $1,656/mo and a two-bedroom $2,000/mo, from live listings across our index.

No. of bedsMedian% of rentalsUnits availableFind places
Studio$1,501/mo3%69Find places →
1 Bedroom$1,656/mo32%866Find places →
2 Bedroom$2,000/mo33%906Find places →
3+ Bedroom$2,495/mo32%880Find places →

Medians: live listings in Fairway's rental index for Gilbert, computed at page load. Availability refreshed continuously.

Rent affordability
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Comfortable is the 30% rule; landlords here typically require 2.5–3× the monthly rent in gross income. Gilbert's $2,000/mo median asking rent sits in your comfortable range.

Who rents in Gilbert

Census Rent Data

Rent Distribution

How much residents in Gilbert pay in rent (Census data).

Under $500
1%
$500–$999
2%
$1,000–$1,499
9%
$1,500–$1,999
31%
$2,000+
57%

Is Gilbert a good place to live?

Yes: Gilbert grades A overall — strongest on public schools, weakest on cost of living.

Neighborhood Grades

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Public SchoolsA
Cost of LivingC
SafetyB
NightlifeA-
Outdoor ActivitiesA-
WalkabilityB+

Weather

Average Temperatures

Monthly high and low temperatures in Gilbert.

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Demographics & Diversity

Population, age distribution, and diversity breakdown for Gilbert.

Population280,262
Median Income$123K
White
66%
Hispanic
18%
Asian
7%
Two or More
5%
Black
3%

Commute & Transportation

How residents of Gilbert get to work.

Drive Alone63%
Walk/Bike1%
Work from Home26%

Housing Stock

Types of Housing

Housing type and age distribution in Gilbert.

Home Types

Single Family
82%
Large Apt Building
10%
Small Apt Building
4%
Townhouse
4%
Mobile Home
0%

Home Age

2000–Present
60%
1980–1999
36%
1960–1979
3%
1940–1959
1%
Before 1939
0%

Schools

Renting in Gilbert, explained

What is the average rent in Gilbert?
The median asking rent in Gilbert is $2,000/mo across 2,721 available listings in Fairway's index. Current residents pay a median of $2,110/mo (Census estimate), which includes long-held leases.
How much is a 1-bedroom vs a 2-bedroom in Gilbert?
A one-bedroom in Gilbert runs about $1,656/mo and a two-bedroom about $2,000/mo, from live listings across our index.
Is Gilbert a good place to live?
Yes: Gilbert grades A overall — strongest on public schools, weakest on cost of living.
What income do I need to rent in Gilbert?
At the 30% rule, the $2,000/mo median asking rent in Gilbert takes about $80,000 a year in gross income. Landlords typically ask for 2.5–3× the monthly rent.
How many people rent in Gilbert?
27% of Gilbert's 280,262 residents rent rather than own.
How many rentals are available in Gilbert right now?
3,429 rentals are available in Gilbert right now, 2,721 of them with a listed rent and bedroom count, across the 831 rental properties Fairway tracks there, refreshed continuously across our listing sources.
Is Gilbert cheaper than the rest of Phoenix?
By what current residents pay (Census estimates), Gilbert's $2,110/mo median is 21% above the Phoenix average.

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