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Avana Chandler
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$1,083 - $4,993
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Avana Chandler

3800 W Chandler BlvdChandler, AZ 85226
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Avana River Ranch
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$1,167 - $4,602
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Avana River Ranch

6152 W Oakland StChandler, AZ 85226
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San Cierra
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$1,259 - $5,108
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San Cierra

2400 N Arizona AveChandler, AZ 85225
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Pinnacle Terrace
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$1,291 - $2,047
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Pinnacle Terrace

801 N Federal StChandler, AZ 85226
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Cantera
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$1,301 - $3,269
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Cantera

2475 W Pecos RdChandler, AZ 85224
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Encore Novo
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$1,411 - $1,898
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Encore Novo

333 E Commonwealth AveChandler, AZ 85225
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Lumiere Chandler
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$1,419 - $2,480
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Lumiere Chandler

1100 N Priest DrChandler, AZ 85226
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Cornerstone Ranch
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$1,435 - $1,810
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Cornerstone Ranch

3999 S Dobson RdChandler, AZ 85248
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Avana Coronado
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$1,537 - $18,065
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Avana Coronado

700 N Coronado StChandler, AZ 85224
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Chandler, AZ Local Guide

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Chandler, AZ

Pricing Updated: 04/30/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Chandler, AZ area range in price from $1,000 to $18,065 with an overall median price of $3,726. The three Chandler neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Wild Horse at $1,083, Ocotillo at $1,326, and South Gilbert at $1,000. 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$2,142$1,083268
Ocotillo$2,599$1,32648
South Gilbert$4,109$1,000916
Downtown Chandler$4,891$1,049100
North Chandler$4,891$1,000452

Cheapest Available Chandler Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Chandler, AZ is a 1 Bed unit found at Shorebird in the South Phoenix neighborhood priced from $788. Waterstone in the South Phoenix neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $899. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Chandler apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
ShorebirdUnfurnished 1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$788
WaterstoneStudio S1-380Studio,1BA$899
The QuinOne Bedroom Renovated1BR,1BA$1,025
Artisan at Downtown Chandler418 1 Bed 1 Bath - Upgrade1BR,1BA$1,049
Homestead ChandlerOne Bedroom Small1BR,1BA$1,050
Garden Place1A1BR,1BA$1,110
StradaA11BR,1BA$1,139
Pacific Bay ClubCoral Reef1BR,1BA$1,141
Lore South MountainS1: 0 Bed 1 BathStudio,1BA$1,151
Aventerra at Dobson Ranch ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$1,152

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Chandler, AZ

As of May 01, 2026 the best value apartment in the Chandler area is the $1.44 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 $2,280. The second greatest value Chandler apartment is the Canyon Model at Verano Townhomes starting at $1,823 with a $1.51 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$1.44
Verano TownhomesCanyon3BR,2BA$1.51
Sahara and Playa Palms3x2a WD - G3BR,2BA$1.38
San CierraB-22BR,2BA$1.48
Lemon & Pear Tree Apartments2x2 G2BR,2BA$1.34
San CervantesOne Bedroom/One Bath1BR,1BA$1.53
Verona ParkB2: 2 Bed 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.47
Highlands at SpectrumOcotillo1BR,1BA$1.52
Autumn CreekB12BR,2BA$1.49
The QuinOne Bedroom Renovated1BR,1BA$1.27

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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 $1,152.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Chandler?

The cheapest apartment in Chandler is Shorebird which is listed at $788, while the average apartment in Chandler costs $3,726.

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 32 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 $160 which is $3,566 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Chandler.

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