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property at 1320 N McQueen Rd

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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Jefferson Chandler
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Jefferson Chandler

3950 W Chandler BlvdChandler, AZ 85226

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Hamilton Commons
2 Bedroom Apartments

Hamilton Commons

651 E Commonwealth AveChandler, 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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Monument Chandler
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Monument Chandler

2300 W Pecos RdChandler, AZ 85224
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property at 1651 S Dobson Rd

1651 S Dobson Rd

MesaAZ85202
property at 1362 S Vineyard

1362 S Vineyard

MesaAZ85210

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Chandler, AZ Local Guide

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Chandler, AZ

Pricing Updated: 12/14/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Chandler, AZ area range in price from $899 to $21,417 with an overall median price of $4,997. The three Chandler neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Downtown Chandler at $899, Ocotillo at $1,211, and Wild Horse at $1,174. 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$2,147$899260
Ocotillo$2,305$1,21180
Wild Horse$5,895$1,174330
South Gilbert$7,000$8991109
North Chandler$7,642$899794

Cheapest Available Chandler Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Chandler, AZ is a Studio unit found at Artisan at Downtown Chandler in the South Phoenix neighborhood priced from $899. Waterstone in the South Phoenix neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $955. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Chandler apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Artisan at Downtown Chandler327 StudioStudio,1BA$899
WaterstoneStudio S1-450Studio,1BA$955
Autumn CreekE1Studio,1BA$987
Aventerra at Dobson Ranch ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$1,005
The Joshua ApartmentsOne Bedroom One Bath Upgraded1BR,1BA$1,036
StradaA31BR,1BA$1,044
Sahara and Playa Palms1x1 WD - G1BR,1BA$1,054
ShorebirdUnfurnished StudioStudio,1BA$1,059
Lore South MountainStudioStudio,1BA$1,095

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Chandler, AZ

As of December 14, 2025 the best value apartment in the Chandler area is the $1.48 price per square foot Canyon Model at Verano Townhomes in the in the South Phoenix neighborhood starting from $1,789. The second greatest value Chandler apartment is the B-2 Model at San Cierra starting at $1,577 with a $1.38 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.
Verano TownhomesCanyon3BR,2BA$1.48
San CierraB-22BR,2BA$1.38
Lemon & Pear Tree Apartments2x2 G2BR,2BA$1.44
Rockledge FairwaysSt Andrews2BR,2BA$1.40
The MonicaB1R2BR,1.5BA$1.48
Riviera ParkB22BR,2BA$1.41
Aventerra at Dobson Ranch ApartmentsB12BR,1BA$1.48
San PosadaONE BED/ONE BATH (241-1a)1BR,1BA$1.42
Hamilton Commons2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.41
1420 N Evergreen St, Unit 21420 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.

Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Chandler, AZ

Ranked #8

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

What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?

  • Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
  • Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
  • 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 $1,095.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Chandler?

The cheapest apartment in Chandler is Artisan at Downtown Chandler which is listed at $999, while the average apartment in Chandler costs $4,997.

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 52 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 $142 which is $4,855 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Chandler.

Expert Rental Resources

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