Cheap Apartments for Rent in Chandler, AZ from $300 (83 Rentals)

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Avana River Ranch
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$1,232 - $4,294
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$1,160 - $4,222
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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Mar 25

Avana River Ranch

6152 W Oakland StChandler, AZ 85226
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Avana Chandler
$1,276 - $5,712
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$1,218 - $5,654
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Avana Chandler

3800 W Chandler BlvdChandler, AZ 85226
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Pinnacle Terrace
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$1,287 - $2,113
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$1,259 - $2,085
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Pinnacle Terrace

801 N Federal StChandler, AZ 85226
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Arches at Hidden Creek
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$1,338 - $3,208
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$1,278 - $3,148
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Arches at Hidden Creek

1586 W Maggio WayChandler, AZ 85224
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San Cierra
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$1,348 - $3,780
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$1,311 - $3,743
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San Cierra

2400 N Arizona AveChandler, AZ 85225
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The Met at Fashion Center
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$1,377 - $2,107
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$1,317 - $2,047
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The Met at Fashion Center

1 N Hearthstone WayChandler, AZ 85226
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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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Chandler Meadows
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Chandler Meadows

3175 N Price RdChandler, AZ 85224
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Hamilton Commons
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Hamilton Commons

651 E Commonwealth AveChandler, AZ 85225
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Parklane Commons
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Parklane Commons

1283 W Parklane BlvdChandler, AZ 85224
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Mira Santi
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Mira Santi

800 W Queen Creek RdChandler, AZ 85248
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Club Cancun
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Club Cancun

375 N Federal StChandler, AZ 85226

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Soleil
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Soleil

725 N Dobson RdChandler, AZ 85224
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San Cervantes
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

San Cervantes

400 N Coronado StChandler, AZ 85224
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Dobson 2222
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Dobson 2222

2222 S Dobson RdChandler, AZ 85286

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Chandler, AZ

Pricing Updated: 03/15/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Chandler, AZ area range in price from $925 to $18,601 with an overall median price of $6,581. The three Chandler neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Downtown Chandler at $925, Wild Horse at $1,199, and North Chandler at $925. Here is today’s list of the top 5 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Chandler Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Downtown Chandler$4,345$925171
Wild Horse$4,493$1,199253
North Chandler$5,701$925514
Ocotillo$9,185$1,35360
South Gilbert$9,185$925885

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 $900. The Quinn Apartments in the South Phoenix neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,024. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Chandler apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
WaterstoneStudio S1-380Studio,1BA$900
The Quinn ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,024
Autumn CreekE1Studio,1BA$1,025
Artisan at Downtown Chandler418 1 Bed 1 Bath - Upgrade1BR,1BA$1,049
ShorebirdUnfurnished StudioStudio,1BA$1,059
Garden Place1A1BR,1BA$1,095
StradaA11BR,1BA$1,099
Array South MountainS1Studio,1BA$1,103
Sahara and Playa Palms2x1 WD - G2BR,1BA$1,146

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Chandler, AZ

As of March 15, 2026 the best value apartment in the Chandler area is the $1.35 price per square foot Plan 4 Model at Tricon Hudson Crossing in the in the South Phoenix neighborhood starting from $2,989. The second greatest value Chandler apartment is the Canyon Model at Verano Townhomes starting at $1,792 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.
Tricon Hudson CrossingPlan 44BR,2.5BA$1.35
Verano TownhomesCanyon3BR,2BA$1.48
3330 S Gilbert Rd, Unit 20133330 S Gilbert Rd2BR,2BA$1.44
Avana Chandler2x1.5 1120 Classic2BR,1.5BA$1.52
Allure at Tempe ApartmentsJade3BR,2BA$1.49
Lemon & Pear Tree Apartments2x2 G2BR,2BA$1.38
Highlands at SpectrumOcotillo1BR,1BA$1.49
Alante at the Islands1A-R11BR,1BA$1.51
The QuinTwo Bedroom Renovated2BR,1BA$1.42
1420 N Evergreen St, Unit 31420 N Evergreen St2BR,1BA$1.37

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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.

Chandler, AZ
Population: 257,165

Ranked #82

in US Census Population by City

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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 $1,146.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Chandler?

The cheapest apartment in Chandler is Waterstone which is listed at $1,000, while the average apartment in Chandler costs $6,581.

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 5 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 $125 which is $6,456 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Chandler.

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