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2932 N Oregon StChandler, AZ 85225
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300 E Commonwealth AveChandler, AZ 85225
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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Chandler, AZ

Pricing Updated: 04/29/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Chandler, AZ area range in price from $999 to $6,260 with an overall median price of $3,570. The three Chandler neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Wild Horse at $1,148, South Gilbert at $999, and Ocotillo at $1,275. Here is today’s list of the top 5 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Chandler Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Wild Horse$2,874$1,148252
South Gilbert$3,295$9991052
Ocotillo$3,695$1,275149
Downtown Chandler$3,995$999250
North Chandler$3,995$999768

Cheapest Available Chandler Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Chandler, AZ is a 1 Bed unit found at Aventerra at Dobson Ranch in the South Phoenix neighborhood priced from $907. Waterstone in the South Phoenix neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $975. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Chandler apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Aventerra at Dobson RanchA11BR,1BA$907
WaterstoneStudio S1-380Studio,1BA$975
Artisan at Downtown ChandlerStudioStudio,1BA$999
Sahara and Playa Palms1x1 WD1BR,1BA$1,100
Autumn CreekA11BR,1BA$1,119
ShorebirdFurnished 1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,180
The Fairways at San Marcos Apartments1x1 A1U1BR,1BA$1,183
Avana River RanchStudioStudio,1BA$1,194
StradaA11BR,1BA$1,199
Verona Park1 Bed - 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,225

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Chandler, AZ

As of April 30, 2025 the best value apartment in the Chandler area is the $1.46 price per square foot 2A Model at District Lofts in the in the South Phoenix neighborhood starting from $1,749. The second greatest value Chandler apartment is the 2x1.51120 Sophisticated Model at Avana Chandler starting at $1,611 with a $1.44 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.
District Lofts2A2BR,2BA$1.46
Avana Chandler2x1.51120 Sophisticated2BR,1.5BA$1.44
La Costa at Dobson RanchC22BR,2BA$1.51
The Joshua ApartmentsTwo Bedroom Two Bath Upgraded2BR,2BA$1.56
Desert Mirage2 Bed 2 Bath A2BR,2BA$1.60
San CierraB-11BR,1BA$1.54
Reserve on Ray2x22BR,2BA$1.60
Alante at the Islands1A-R11BR,1BA$1.57
The QuinTwo Bedroom Renovated2BR,1BA$1.54
Aventerra at Dobson RanchA11BR,1BA$1.33

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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.

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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

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  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

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 $1,225.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Chandler?

The cheapest apartment in Chandler is Aventerra at Dobson Ranch which is listed at $907, while the average apartment in Chandler costs $3,570.

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 33 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 $169 which is $3,401 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Chandler.

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