Cheap Apartments for Rent in Chandler, AZ from $300 (63 Rentals)

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1320 N McQueen Rd

ChandlerAZ85225
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Chandler Gardens
2 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Chandler Gardens

300 E Commonwealth AveChandler, AZ 85225
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Sonoma Village
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Sonoma Village

2932 N Oregon StChandler, AZ 85225
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San Hacienda
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

San Hacienda

1600 N Arizona AveChandler, AZ 85225
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1351 N Pleasant Dr
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

1351 N Pleasant Dr

1351 N Pleasant DrChandler, AZ 85225
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property at 1651 S Dobson Rd

1651 S Dobson Rd

MesaAZ85202

Chandler, AZ Local Guide

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Chandler, AZ

Pricing Updated: 10/28/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Chandler, AZ area range in price from $899 to $23,946 with an overall median price of $6,303. The three Chandler neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Ocotillo at $1,285, Downtown Chandler at $899, and South Gilbert at $899. Here is today’s list of the top 5 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Chandler Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Ocotillo$2,217$1,28556
Downtown Chandler$2,292$899239
South Gilbert$7,000$8991184
Wild Horse$9,146$1,112363
North Chandler$10,861$899861

Cheapest Available Chandler Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Chandler, AZ is a Studio unit found at Waterstone in the South Phoenix neighborhood priced from $910. Aventerra at Dobson Ranch Apartments in the South Phoenix neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $995. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Chandler apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
WaterstoneStudio S1-380Studio,1BA$910
Aventerra at Dobson Ranch ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$995
Autumn CreekE1Studio,1BA$1,031
Artisan at Downtown Chandler327 Studio - RenovationStudio,1BA$1,049
Sahara and Playa Palms1x1 WD - G1BR,1BA$1,054
Garden Place1A1BR,1BA$1,055
ShorebirdUnfurnished StudioStudio,1BA$1,059
Verona Park1 Bed - 1 Bath (Renovated)1BR,1BA$1,060
Finisterra Apartment HomesEstrella1BR,1BA$1,097
Avana River RanchStudioStudio,1BA$1,108

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Chandler, AZ

As of October 28, 2025 the best value apartment in the Chandler area is the $1.26 price per square foot Three Bedroom Two Bathroom W/ Attached Garage Model at San Stefano Townhomes in the in the South Phoenix neighborhood starting from $1,999. The second greatest value Chandler apartment is the Pinnacle Model at Verano Townhomes starting at $1,644 with a $1.48 price per square foot in the South Phoenix neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Chandler apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
San Stefano TownhomesThree Bedroom Two Bathroom W/ Attached Garage3BR,2.5BA$1.26
Verano TownhomesPinnacle2BR,2.5BA$1.48
Allure at Tempe ApartmentsJade3BR,2BA$1.36
Lemon & Pear Tree Apartments2x2 G2BR,2BA$1.49
La Costa at Dobson RanchC22BR,2BA$1.34
San CierraC-11BR,1BA$1.42
The MonicaB12BR,1BA$1.38
Homestead ChandlerTwo Bedroom, One Bath2BR,1BA$1.42
San PosadaONE BED/ONE BATH (241-1a)1BR,1BA$1.42
Sahara and Playa Palms1x1 WD - G1BR,1BA$1.46

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Chandler Overview

Chandler, Arizona, is a mid-sized city nestled in the southeast corner of the Phoenix metro region. It's a compact, fairly affluent city that offers the convenience of a smaller city with the access and resources of a larger city given its location in the heavily populated Valley of the Sun.

Why live in Chandler, AZ?

Chandler is easy to get around in, contains most services that you need in a small area, and has a location that gives you access to urban hotspots, rural zones for hiking and fishing, historical locations for those who want to learn more about the area, and more. It's a friendly city with its eye on renewal and redevelopment, as well as a deep understanding of environmental and growth-management issues.

Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Chandler, AZ

Ranked #7

Among cities in Arizona for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around Chandler, AZ

Walk Score®

44 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

55 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

25 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Chandler Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Chandler?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Chandler is under $1,108.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Chandler?

The cheapest apartment in Chandler is Aventerra at Dobson Ranch Apartments which is listed at $905, while the average apartment in Chandler costs $6,303.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Chandler?

Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 119 regular apartments in Chandler that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Chandler?

Cheap apartments in Chandler have an average cost of $200 which is $6,103 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Chandler.

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