3-Bedroom Apartment Rent in Gilbert, AZ
Median asking rent for a 3-bedroom apartment in Gilbert, Arizona as of July 2026. That's +24% higher than the citywide median of $2,019 and +17% above the national 3-bedroom median of $2,130.
Income needed for a 3-bedroom in Gilbert
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income guideline (the threshold above which households are considered rent-burdened), here's what you need to earn to comfortably afford a 3-bedroom at the current median rent.
Rent by apartment size in Gilbert
Compare Gilbert's median rent across every apartment size.
Cheapest cities for a 3-bedroom in Arizona
| # | City | 3-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | South Tucson | $1,327 |
| 2 | Bullhead City | $1,815 |
| 3 | Kingman | $1,825 |
| 4 | Sierra Vista | $1,885 |
| 5 | Glendale | $1,887 |
| 6 | Gold Canyon | $1,901 |
| 7 | Mesa | $1,917 |
| 8 | Fort Mohave | $1,940 |
| 9 | Phoenix | $1,943 |
| 10 | Cottonwood | $2,040 |
| 11 | Yuma | $2,050 |
| 12 | Tempe | $2,063 |
| 13 | Green Valley | $2,090 |
| 14 | Tucson | $2,092 |
| 15 | Goodyear | $2,099 |
Most expensive cities for a 3-bedroom in Arizona
| # | City | 3-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Waddell | $3,860 |
| 2 | Paradise Valley | $3,730 |
| 3 | Anthem | $3,730 |
| 4 | Queen Creek | $3,540 |
| 5 | Scottsdale | $3,380 |
| 6 | Litchfield Park | $3,350 |
| 7 | Buckeye | $3,205 |
| 8 | San Tan Valley | $3,170 |
| 9 | Surprise | $3,100 |
| 10 | Peoria | $3,055 |
| 11 | Fountain Hills | $3,050 |
| 12 | Maricopa | $2,965 |
| 13 | Vail | $2,890 |
| 14 | Tolleson | $2,890 |
| 15 | Oro Valley | $2,890 |
Nearby cities — 3-bedroom rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 5 of these cities have cheaper 3-bedroom rents than Gilbert.
| City | Distance | 3-Bedroom rent | vs Gilbert |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mesa, AZ | 7.3 mi | $1,917 | $-581 (-23%) |
| Chandler, AZ | 8.8 mi | $2,354 | $-144 (-6%) |
| Queen Creek, AZ | 11 mi | $3,540 | +$1,042 (+42%) |
| Tempe, AZ | 13.6 mi | $2,063 | $-435 (-17%) |
| Apache Junction, AZ | 16.2 mi | $2,290 | $-208 (-8%) |
| San Tan Valley, AZ | 16.9 mi | $3,170 | +$672 (+27%) |
| Fountain Hills, AZ | 20.3 mi | $3,050 | +$552 (+22%) |
| Gold Canyon, AZ | 20.4 mi | $1,901 | $-597 (-24%) |
| Paradise Valley, AZ | 21.5 mi | $3,730 | +$1,232 (+49%) |
| Scottsdale, AZ | 21.6 mi | $3,380 | +$882 (+35%) |
| Coolidge, AZ | 26.6 mi | $2,290 | $-208 (-8%) |
| Phoenix, AZ | 27.2 mi | $1,943 | $-555 (-22%) |
3-Bedroom rent in Gilbert — common questions
How much is a 3-bedroom apartment in Gilbert?
As of July 2026, the median 3-bedroom apartment rent in Gilbert, Arizona is $2,498 per month. This is +24% higher than the citywide median of $2,019.
What income do you need to afford a 3-bedroom in Gilbert?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $99,920 ($8,327/month gross), which works out to roughly $48.04/hour at a full-time job.
Is Gilbert expensive for a 3-bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
Gilbert's 3-bedroom median of $2,498 is +17% above the national 3-bedroom median of $2,130. It ranks in the 66th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Gilbert rank for 3-bedroom rent in Arizona?
Among the 50 cities in Arizona with 3-bedroom data, Gilbert ranks #29 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 3-bedroom options near Gilbert?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper 3-bedroom rents include Mesa ($1,917), Chandler ($2,354), Tempe ($2,063).