Cheap Apartments for Rent in Chandler, AZ from $300 (207 Rentals)

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Avana River Ranch
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$1,198 - $6,444
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Avana River Ranch

6152 W Oakland StChandler, AZ 85226
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Avana Chandler
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$1,317 - $7,220
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Avana Chandler

3800 W Chandler BlvdChandler, AZ 85226
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Cantera
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$1,354 - $2,968
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Cantera

2475 W Pecos RdChandler, AZ 85224
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Lumiere Chandler
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$1,419 - $2,315
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Lumiere Chandler

1100 N Priest DrChandler, AZ 85226
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Pinnacle Terrace
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$1,464 - $2,187
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Pinnacle Terrace

801 N Federal StChandler, AZ 85226
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Avana Coronado
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$1,495 - $27,312
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Avana Coronado

700 N Coronado StChandler, AZ 85224
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The Cooper 202
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$1,506 - $2,161
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The Cooper 202

1450 S Cooper RdChandler, AZ 85286
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Cornerstone Ranch
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$1,530 - $1,875
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Cornerstone Ranch

3999 S Dobson RdChandler, AZ 85248
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San Cierra
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$1,535 - $5,311
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San Cierra

2400 N Arizona AveChandler, AZ 85225
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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Chandler, AZ

Pricing Updated: 06/15/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Chandler, AZ area range in price from $999 to $27,312 with an overall median price of $3,294. The three Chandler neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Wild Horse at $1,198, Downtown Chandler at $999, and Ocotillo at $1,323. 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$2,171$1,198262
Downtown Chandler$2,283$999109
Ocotillo$2,592$1,32375
South Gilbert$3,600$999903
North Chandler$5,827$999427

Cheapest Available Chandler Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Chandler, AZ is a Studio unit found at Shorebird 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 $994. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Chandler apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
ShorebirdUnfurnished StudioStudio,1BA$899
WaterstoneStudio S1-380Studio,1BA$994
Artisan at Downtown Chandler327 Studio - RenovationStudio,1BA$1,049
859 W Ray Rd2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$1,125
Garden Place1A1BR,1BA$1,143
Chandler RidgeA1: 1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,148
The Curve at GilbertS1Studio,1BA$1,154
Aventerra at Dobson Ranch ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$1,161
StradaA11BR,1BA$1,184
Array South MountainS1: 0 Bed 1 BathStudio,1BA$1,195

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Chandler, AZ

As of June 15, 2026 the best value apartment in the Chandler area is the $1.53 price per square foot Plan 2 Model at Tricon Hudson Crossing in the in the South Phoenix neighborhood starting from $2,769. The second greatest value Chandler apartment is the C-3 Model at San Cierra starting at $2,284 with a $1.55 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 23BR,2.5BA$1.53
San CierraC-33BR,2BA$1.55
GreentreeC13BR,2BA$1.54
Lemon & Pear Tree Apartments2x2 G2BR,2BA$1.44
Homestead ChandlerTwo Bedroom, Two Bath2BR,2BA$1.53
Allure at Tempe ApartmentsAgave2BR,2BA$1.40
Alante at the Islands1A-R11BR,1BA$1.53
Autumn CreekB12BR,2BA$1.44
Sahara and Playa Palms2x1 WD - G2BR,1BA$1.52
859 W Ray Rd2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$1.35

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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 $1,195.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Chandler?

The cheapest apartment in Chandler is Shorebird which is listed at $999, while the average apartment in Chandler costs $3,294.

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 35 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 $206 which is $3,088 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Chandler.

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