Studio Apartment Rent in Gilbert, AZ
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Gilbert, Arizona as of August 2026. That's +1% lower than the citywide median of $2,068 and +58% above the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio 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 studio at the current median rent.
Rent by apartment size in Gilbert
Compare Gilbert's median rent across every apartment size.
Cheapest cities for a studio in Arizona
| # | City | Studio rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sierra Vista | $955 |
| 2 | Bullhead City | $1,010 |
| 3 | Cottonwood | $1,010 |
| 4 | Green Valley | $1,020 |
| 5 | Kingman | $1,020 |
| 6 | Tucson | $1,022 |
| 7 | Prescott | $1,073 |
| 8 | Fort Mohave | $1,080 |
| 9 | Glendale | $1,089 |
| 10 | Mesa | $1,110 |
| 11 | Phoenix | $1,128 |
| 12 | Yuma | $1,137 |
| 13 | Prescott Valley | $1,160 |
| 14 | Tempe | $1,195 |
| 15 | Lake Havasu City | $1,210 |
Most expensive cities for a studio in Arizona
| # | City | Studio rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Waddell | $2,250 |
| 2 | Anthem | $2,170 |
| 3 | Queen Creek | $2,060 |
| 4 | Gilbert (this page) | $2,043 |
| 5 | Scottsdale | $1,972 |
| 6 | Litchfield Park | $1,950 |
| 7 | Buckeye | $1,870 |
| 8 | San Tan Valley | $1,850 |
| 9 | Surprise | $1,808 |
| 10 | Peoria | $1,780 |
| 11 | Fountain Hills | $1,780 |
| 12 | Maricopa | $1,730 |
| 13 | Tolleson | $1,690 |
| 14 | Flagstaff | $1,670 |
| 15 | Avondale | $1,650 |
Nearby cities — studio rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 5 of these cities have cheaper studio rents than Gilbert.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Gilbert |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mesa, AZ | 7.3 mi | $1,110 | $-933 (-46%) |
| Chandler, AZ | 8.8 mi | $1,379 | $-664 (-33%) |
| Queen Creek, AZ | 11 mi | $2,060 | +$17 (+1%) |
| Tempe, AZ | 13.6 mi | $1,195 | $-848 (-42%) |
| Apache Junction, AZ | 16.2 mi | $1,320 | $-723 (-35%) |
| San Tan Valley, AZ | 16.9 mi | $1,850 | $-193 (-9%) |
| Fountain Hills, AZ | 20.3 mi | $1,780 | $-263 (-13%) |
| Paradise Valley, AZ | 21.5 mi | $1,383 | $-660 (-32%) |
| Scottsdale, AZ | 21.6 mi | $1,972 | $-71 (-3%) |
| Coolidge, AZ | 26.6 mi | $1,320 | $-723 (-35%) |
| Phoenix, AZ | 27.2 mi | $1,128 | $-915 (-45%) |
| Casa Grande, AZ | 28.1 mi | $1,330 | $-713 (-35%) |
Studio rent in Gilbert — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Gilbert?
As of August 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Gilbert, Arizona is $2,043 per month. This is +1% below the citywide median of $2,068.
What income do you need to afford a studio in Gilbert?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $81,720 ($6,810/month gross), which works out to roughly $39.29/hour at a full-time job.
Is Gilbert expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Gilbert's studio median of $2,043 is +58% above the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 89th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Gilbert rank for studio rent in Arizona?
Among the 48 cities in Arizona with studio data, Gilbert ranks #45 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Gilbert?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include Mesa ($1,110), Chandler ($1,379), Tempe ($1,195).