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Sonoma Village
2 Bedroom Apartments

Sonoma Village

2932 N Oregon StChandler, AZ 85225

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Chandler Gardens
2 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Chandler Gardens

300 E Commonwealth AveChandler, AZ 85225
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1351 N Pleasant Dr
3 Bedroom Apartments

1351 N Pleasant Dr

1351 N Pleasant DrChandler, 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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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Chandler, AZ

Pricing Updated: 06/14/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Chandler, AZ area range in price from $825 to $14,692 with an overall median price of $4,517. The three Chandler neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Downtown Chandler at $949, Ocotillo at $1,250, and South Gilbert at $825. 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$2,720$949243
Ocotillo$2,947$1,250150
South Gilbert$3,475$8251095
North Chandler$5,945$949795
Wild Horse$7,500$1,151273

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 $949. Waterstone in the South Phoenix neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $965. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Chandler apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Artisan at Downtown ChandlerStudioStudio,1BA$949
WaterstoneStudio S1-450Studio,1BA$965
Aventerra at Dobson Ranch ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$1,072
ShorebirdUnfurnished 1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,080
Autumn CreekA11BR,1BA$1,117
Waterford Place1x1 7941BR,1BA$1,124
Array South MountainS1Studio,1BA$1,151
Serafina at South MountainA11BR,1BA$1,172
StradaA11BR,1BA$1,174
The QuinOne Bedroom Renovated1BR,1BA$1,195

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Chandler, AZ

As of June 14, 2025 the best value apartment in the Chandler area is the $1.33 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 $2,099. The second greatest value Chandler apartment is the 3A-R3 Model at Alante at the Islands starting at $2,032 with a $1.53 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$1.33
Alante at the Islands3A-R33BR,2BA$1.53
Verano TownhomesCanyon3BR,2BA$1.48
Avana Chandler2x1.51120 Sophisticated2BR,1.5BA$1.34
The Joshua ApartmentsTwo Bedroom Two Bath Upgraded2BR,2BA$1.39
San CierraB-11BR,1BA$1.50
The MonicaB1R2BR,1.5BA$1.54
Hamilton Commons2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.53
Waterford Place1x1 8671BR,1BA$1.50
Sahara and Playa Palms2x1 WD2BR,1BA$1.49

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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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Chandler, AZ

Ranked #8

Among cities in Arizona for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
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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 $1,195.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Chandler?

The cheapest apartment in Chandler is Waterstone which is listed at $1,045, while the average apartment in Chandler costs $4,517.

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 69 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 $262 which is $4,255 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Chandler.

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