Cheap Apartments for Rent in Chandler, AZ from $300 (97 Rentals)

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Sonoma Village
2 Bedroom Apartments

Sonoma Village

2932 N Oregon StChandler, AZ 85225
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Tides at Chandler
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Tides at Chandler

2101 N Evergreen 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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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: 04/23/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Chandler, AZ area range in price from $990 to $8,085 with an overall median price of $3,586. The three Chandler neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Wild Horse at $1,201, South Gilbert at $990, and Ocotillo at $1,413. 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$2,874$1,201253
South Gilbert$3,372$9901086
Ocotillo$3,695$1,413160
Downtown Chandler$3,995$999284
North Chandler$3,995$990775

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 $999. Waterstone in the South Phoenix neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,007. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Chandler apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Artisan at Downtown ChandlerStudioStudio,1BA$999
WaterstoneStudio S1-450Studio,1BA$1,007
Aventerra at Dobson RanchA11BR,1BA$1,062
ShorebirdFurnished 1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,080
Sahara and Playa Palms1x1 WD1BR,1BA$1,100
FinisterraEstrella1BR,1BA$1,128
Tides at ChandlerB12BR,1BA$1,166
Autumn CreekE1Studio,1BA$1,186
Garden Place1A1BR,1BA$1,199
StradaA11BR,1BA$1,199

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Chandler, AZ

As of April 23, 2025 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 $2,285. The second greatest value Chandler apartment is the C1 - Gardenia Model at Lumiere Chandler starting at $1,878 with a $1.43 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
Lumiere ChandlerC1 - Gardenia3BR,2BA$1.43
District Lofts2A2BR,2BA$1.46
Rockledge FairwaysAugusta2BR,2BA$1.40
La Costa at Dobson RanchC22BR,2BA$1.51
The Joshua ApartmentsTwo Bedroom Two Bath Upgraded2BR,2BA$1.58
The Reserve at Gilbert Towne Center2 Bed/2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.47
Vista SurenoTwo-Bedrooms, Two-Bathrooms (BR)2BR,2BA$1.57
The QuinTwo Bedroom Renovated2BR,1BA$1.54
Aventerra at Dobson RanchA11BR,1BA$1.56

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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 #9

Among cities in Arizona for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

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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

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 $1,199.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Chandler?

The cheapest apartment in Chandler is Aventerra at Dobson Ranch which is listed at $1,060, while the average apartment in Chandler costs $3,586.

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 30 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 $155 which is $3,431 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Chandler.

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