Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Golden Keys East Neighborhood of Chandler, AZ from $1,000 (56 Rentals)

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property at 2375 W Frye Rd

2375 W Frye Rd

ChandlerAZ85224

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Jefferson Chandler
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Jefferson Chandler

3950 W Chandler BlvdChandler, AZ 85226
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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
Corporate Housing
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Club Cancun
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Club Cancun

375 N Federal StChandler, AZ 85226

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Stone Oaks
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Stone Oaks

2450 W Pecos RdChandler, AZ 85224
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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
property at 1825 W Ray Rd

1825 W Ray Rd

ChandlerAZ85224
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The Ventura
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

The Ventura

3600 W Ray RdChandler, AZ 85226
Student Housing
property at 2375 W Frye Rd

2375 W Frye Rd

ChandlerAZ85224

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Golden Keys East, Chandler, AZ Local Guide

Cheapest Available Golden Keys East Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Golden Keys East area of Phoenix, AZ is a 1 Bed unit found at Strada priced from $1,044. Jefferson Chandler has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,107. Here are the most affordable Golden Keys East apartments for rent in Phoenix, AZ:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
StradaA31BR,1BA$1,044
Jefferson Chandler0 Bedroom, 1 BathroomStudio,1BA$1,107
Arches at Hidden Creek1A Renovation 31BR,1BA$1,160
The Linq1 Bedroom, 1 Bath B1BR,1BA$1,165
909 WestThe Havasu - Premium Plus1BR,1BA$1,200
RIATA APARTMENTSA11BR,1BA$1,215
The Met at Fashion Center1A.b1BR,1BA$1,252
Avana Chandler1x1 710 Sophisticated1BR,1BA$1,252
Avana River RanchRio Grande Classic2BR,2BA$1,259

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Golden Keys East, AZ

As of December 14, 2025 the best value apartment in the Golden Keys East area is the $1.51 price per square foot 3BR Model at Avana Coronado in the in the South Phoenix neighborhood starting from $1,949. The second greatest value Golden Keys East apartment is the B1 Model at San Palmas starting at $1,550 with a $1.50 price per square foot in the South Phoenix neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Golden Keys East apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Avana Coronado3BR3BR,2BA$1.51
San PalmasB12BR,2BA$1.50
The Linq2 Bedroom, 2 Bath A2BR,2BA$1.53
San CervantesOne Bedroom/One Bath1BR,1BA$1.54
Club Cancun2 Bed/2 Bath-Reno2BR,2BA$1.66
SoleilA1 Renovated1BR,1BA$1.59
Riviera ParkB22BR,2BA$1.41
San Palacio Luxury Apartment CommunityOne Bedroom/One Bath1BR,1BA$1.60
1420 N Evergreen St, Unit 21420 N Evergreen St2BR,1BA$1.37
909 WestThe Havasu - Premium Plus1BR,1BA$1.64

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Golden Keys East, Chandler, AZ

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Golden Keys East Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Golden Keys East?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Golden Keys East is under $1,259.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Golden Keys East?

The cheapest apartment in Golden Keys East is Strada which is listed at $1,044, while the average apartment in Golden Keys East costs $4,158.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Golden Keys East?

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 13 regular apartments in Golden Keys East 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 Golden Keys East?

Cheap apartments in Golden Keys East have an average cost of $104 which is $4,054 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Golden Keys East.

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