Chandler AZ apartments for rent

Shapely cactus and tumbleweeds against a backdrop of rugged cliffs and buttes in reds and oranges. Cowboy hats, spurs, and … ostrich racing?

An hour north of Tucson and 20 miles southwest of Phoenix, the city of Chandler, Arizona is a beautiful desert location for renting apartments. Just east of the Gila River Indian Reservation, Chandler is home to unique festivals and a historic downtown complete with colonnades.

For three days in March, the Ostrich Festival honors the unique tradition of ostrich ranching in Chandler. Ostrich races, complete with human jockeys, an ostrich parade, and live entertainment take over Tumbleweed Park.

The downtown area features a micro-brewery, a winery, shops, galleries, and restaurants. It is anchored by the San Marcos Golf Resort, built in 1913.

With an annual jazz festival, a year-round farmer’s market, and a monthly art walk, if you choose to rent an apartment in Chandler, you’ll have an unusual and dynamic place to call home.