Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Old Downtown Chandler Neighborhood of Chandler, AZ from $900 (18 Rentals)

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492 E Laredo St

ChandlerAZ85225

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Chandler Gardens
2 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Chandler Gardens

300 E Commonwealth AveChandler, AZ 85225

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Hamilton Commons
2 Bedroom Apartments

Hamilton Commons

651 E Commonwealth AveChandler, AZ 85225

Cheapest Available Old Downtown Chandler Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Old Downtown Chandler area of Phoenix, AZ is a Studio unit found at Artisan at Downtown Chandler priced from $949. The Fairways at San Marcos Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,144. Here are the most affordable Old Downtown Chandler apartments for rent in Phoenix, AZ:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Artisan at Downtown ChandlerStudioStudio,1BA$949
The Fairways at San Marcos ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$1,144
Arches at Hidden Creek1A Renovation 21BR,1BA$1,215
GreentreeA21BR,1BA$1,250
Summit at San MarcosA11BR,1BA$1,352

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Old Downtown Chandler, AZ

As of June 15, 2025 the best value apartment in the Old Downtown 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 Old Downtown Chandler apartment is the C1 Model at IMT CHANDLER starting at $2,165 with a $2.02 price per square foot in the South Phoenix neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Old Downtown 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
IMT CHANDLERC13BR,2BA$2.02
Arches at Hidden Creek3A Renovation 23BR,2BA$1.94
Lazo Apartment HomesFriedberg2BR,2BA$1.68
Hamilton Commons2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.53
ZaterraL11BR,1BA$2.12
The Fairways at San Marcos ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$1.67
GreentreeA21BR,1BA$1.89
The LinqKapalua Bay1BR,1BA$2.21
Encore NovoS11BR,1BA$2.16

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Old Downtown Chandler Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Old Downtown Chandler?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Old Downtown Chandler is under $1,635.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Old Downtown Chandler?

The cheapest apartment in Old Downtown Chandler is Artisan at Downtown Chandler which is listed at $1,099, while the average apartment in Old Downtown Chandler costs $2,720.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Old Downtown 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 23 regular apartments in Old Downtown 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 Old Downtown Chandler?

Cheap apartments in Old Downtown Chandler have an average cost of $177 which is $2,543 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Old Downtown Chandler.

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