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Average Rent in Gilbert 85297 & Rent Trends
Rent prices and market trends across 2 apartment communities in Gilbert 85297, Queen Creek, AZ. Updated daily.
Market Average
$1,495/mo
Lowest Available
$1,198/mo
cheapest unit on market
Communities
2
tracked daily
Units Listed
19
available now
Price Cuts This Week in Gilbert 85297
19 listed units across 2 buildings offering 1 bed units in Gilbert 85297 dropped their asking rent in the past 7 days, an average cut of $86/mo. These are the largest cuts, tracked unit by unit with daily price checks.
| Apartment | Unit | Last Week | Now | Cut |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MAA Sky View | Unit 4, Sargas | $2,068 | $1,773 | $295 |
| Painted Trails | Unit 18, A1 | $1,630 | $1,425 | $205 |
| Painted Trails | Unit 3, A1 | $1,585 | $1,380 | $205 |
| Painted Trails | Unit 10, B1 | $1,880 | $1,700 | $180 |
| Painted Trails | Unit 20, A1 | $1,630 | $1,515 | $115 |
| MAA Sky View | Unit 1, Aurora | $1,303 | $1,198 | $105 |
| Painted Trails | Unit 19, A2 | $1,665 | $1,570 | $95 |
| Painted Trails | Unit 19, A1 | $1,515 | $1,440 | $75 |
Gilbert 85297 vs Queen Creek, AZ Average
Gilbert 85297 is cheaper than the Queen Creek, AZ average by $405/mo (21%). The citywide average is $1,900/mo across all neighborhoods.
Is Rent Going Up or Down in Gilbert 85297?
As of August 2026, the average rent in Gilbert 85297 is $1,495 per month across 2 apartment communities and 19 available units.
The most affordable option is MAA Sky View starting at $1,198/mo. By unit type, a 1-bedroom averages $1,495/mo.
Prices range from $1,198 to $1,670 per month. The most common price point is the $1,400 range, where 13 units are currently listed.
Rent Price Distribution
Rent by Bedroom Type in Gilbert 85297
Rent Prices by Apartment in Gilbert 85297
| Property | Starting at | Average | Units | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MAA Sky View | $1,198/mo | $1,198/mo | 1 | 4.5 |
| Painted Trails | $1,380/mo | $1,512/mo | 18 | 4 |
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Built on the 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Minimum to afford average rent
$60,000/year
Based on the 30 percent rule, using our tracked average rent of $1,495/mo.
Comfortable income
$72,000/year
Based on the 25 percent rule, leaving more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($1,198/mo), you need to earn at least $48,000/year.
Cost of living in Gilbert 85297
We only have live rent data for Gilbert 85297 so far. The full cost of living breakdown (utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare) is coming soon.
| Category | Monthly estimate |
|---|---|
| Rent (market average) | $1,495 |
| Estimated total | $1,495/mo |
Methodology
Rent data
Sourced directly from each tracked apartment community and refreshed every 24 hours. Every listed unit price on this page is real and listed today.
Cost of living
Estimates combine national consumer-spending baselines from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (Consumer Expenditure Survey) with the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities (MARPP dataset). Both are peer-reviewed federal data releases published annually.
Salary to live comfortably
Applies the standard 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income rule on top of the listed rent. This is the same affordability guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Demographic figures
Median household income, population, median age, commute time, Census median rent, and rent as percentage of income come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates, the most recent complete release.
Cost of living and demographic figures are refreshed annually.
Google Search Trends for Gilbert 85297 Apartments
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