Studio Apartment Rent in Gilbert, AZ
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Gilbert, Arizona as of October 2026. That's +2% lower than the citywide median of $2,079 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 | South Tucson | $713 |
| 2 | Winslow | $903 |
| 3 | Arizona City | $942 |
| 4 | Sierra Vista | $955 |
| 5 | Bullhead City | $1,010 |
| 6 | Cottonwood | $1,010 |
| 7 | Green Valley | $1,020 |
| 8 | Kingman | $1,020 |
| 9 | Tucson | $1,022 |
| 10 | Prescott | $1,073 |
| 11 | Fort Mohave | $1,080 |
| 12 | Glendale | $1,089 |
| 13 | Show Low | $1,100 |
| 14 | Mesa | $1,105 |
| 15 | Phoenix | $1,131 |
Most expensive cities for a studio in Arizona
| # | City | Studio rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Anthem | $2,170 |
| 2 | Queen Creek | $2,060 |
| 3 | Gilbert (this page) | $2,043 |
| 4 | Scottsdale | $1,972 |
| 5 | Litchfield Park | $1,950 |
| 6 | Buckeye | $1,870 |
| 7 | San Tan Valley | $1,850 |
| 8 | Surprise | $1,808 |
| 9 | Peoria | $1,780 |
| 10 | Fountain Hills | $1,780 |
| 11 | Maricopa | $1,730 |
| 12 | Tolleson | $1,690 |
| 13 | Flagstaff | $1,670 |
| 14 | Avondale | $1,650 |
| 15 | Waddell | $1,604 |
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 | $1,105 | $-938 (-46%) |
| Chandler, AZ | 8.8 mi | $1,368 | $-675 (-33%) |
| Queen Creek, AZ | 11 mi | $2,060 | +$17 (+1%) |
| Tempe, AZ | 13.6 mi | $1,171 | $-872 (-43%) |
| 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 | $1,491 | $-552 (-27%) |
| Scottsdale, AZ | 21.6 mi | $1,972 | $-71 (-3%) |
| Coolidge, AZ | 26.6 mi | $1,320 | $-723 (-35%) |
| Phoenix, AZ | 27.2 mi | $1,131 | $-912 (-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 October 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Gilbert, Arizona is $2,043 per month. This is +2% below the citywide median of $2,079.
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 51 cities in Arizona with studio data, Gilbert ranks #49 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Gilbert?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include Mesa ($1,105), Chandler ($1,368), Tempe ($1,171).