Best Affordable Neighborhoods in Chandler, AZ

Some of the cheapest neighborhoods in Chandler are Chieftain Village, Historic South Chandler, and Montefino Village. These neighborhoods offer some of the lowest rent prices in Chandler, making them ideal for renters on a budget. As of November 12, 2025, the average rent in Chandler is $1,490, which is 2.8% lower than last year. However, it's important to remember that rental prices can vary significantly based on factors such as location, amenities, and floor plans.

Chieftain Village

Average Rent

$1,105/Month

TransitScore® Rating

37/100

Units Available

15 Rentals

When you’re looking for a great Chandler neighborhood on a budget, check out Chieftain Village. The average rent is $1,105, compared to the city average of $1,490. Chieftain Village is convenient to Alma School/Main St, Chandler-Gilbert CC. Sun Lakes, and Alverno College. The community is somewhat walkable with a WalkScore® of 57.

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Historic South Chandler

Average Rent

$1,128/Month

TransitScore® Rating

39/100

Units Available

16 Rentals

Historic South Chandler is an affordable neighborhood in Chandler with an average rent price of $1,128. Compare this to the city average of $1,490. Historic South Chandler provides easy access to Center/Main St, Chandler-Gilbert CC. Sun Lakes, and Alverno College. It’s a walkable neighborhood with a WalkScore® of 70.

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Montefino Village

Average Rent

$1,304/Month

TransitScore® Rating

29/100

Units Available

10 Rentals

If you’re looking for a great, affordable neighborhood in Chandler, Montefino Village might be the perfect place! It has an average rent price of $1,304, while the city’s average stands at $1,490. Montefino Village is near City of Chandler Environmental Education Center, Chandler-Gilbert CC. Sun Lakes, and Mesa C.C., Southern and Dobson.

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Cypress Point

Average Rent

$1,304/Month

Units Available

10 Rentals

Cypress Point is a top choice for budget-conscious renters for a variety of reasons. The average rent in Cypress Point is $1,304 while the city average is $1,490. Residents enjoy convenient access to Phoenix Sky Harbor International, Phoenix-Mesa Gateway, and Chandler-Gilbert CC. Sun Lakes.

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Amberwood South

Average Rent

$1,318/Month

Units Available

33 Rentals

When you’re looking for a great Chandler neighborhood on a budget, check out Amberwood South. The average rent is $1,318, compared to the city average of $1,490. Amberwood South is convenient to Phoenix Sky Harbor International, Desert Palms, and ASU Center for Meteorite Studies.

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Heather Place

Average Rent

$1,340/Month

Units Available

11 Rentals

Heather Place is an affordable neighborhood in Chandler with an average rent price of $1,340. Compare this to the city average of $1,490. Heather Place provides easy access to Arizona Museum of Natural History, Stapley Dr/Main St, and The Commonwealth at Downtown Chandler.

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Sunrise

Average Rent

$1,370/Month

Units Available

21 Rentals

If you’re looking for a great, affordable neighborhood in Chandler, Sunrise might be the perfect place! It has an average rent price of $1,370, while the city’s average stands at $1,490. Sunrise is near Smith-Martin/Apache Blvd, Alverno College, and Santan Fiesta.

The Island at Ocotillo

Average Rent

$1,386/Month

TransitScore® Rating

10/100

Units Available

18 Rentals

The Island at Ocotillo is a top choice for budget-conscious renters for a variety of reasons. The average rent in The Island at Ocotillo is $1,386 while the city average is $1,490. Residents enjoy convenient access to City of Chandler Environmental Education Center, Pecos Park, and Chandler-Gilbert CC. Sun Lakes. The neighborhood is considered somewhat walkable with a WalkScore® of 58.

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Rialto Hills

Average Rent

$1,404/Month

Units Available

52 Rentals

When you’re looking for a great Chandler neighborhood on a budget, check out Rialto Hills. The average rent is $1,404, compared to the city average of $1,490. Rialto Hills is convenient to Chandler-Gilbert CC. Sun Lakes, Chandler Ranch, and Country Club/Main St.

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Hearthstone North

Average Rent

$1,416/Month

TransitScore® Rating

39/100

Units Available

14 Rentals

Hearthstone North is an affordable neighborhood in Chandler with an average rent price of $1,416. Compare this to the city average of $1,490. Hearthstone North provides easy access to Chandler-Gilbert C.C., Pecos, Mcclintock Dr/Apache Blvd, and Mesa C.C., Southern and Dobson. It’s a car-dependent neighborhood with a WalkScore® of 44.

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Methodology

Transit Score measures access to public transit. Scores range from 0 (minimal transit) to 100 (rider’s paradise). Learn more about the Transit Score methodology. Rental data is sourced from CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As a leading authority in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar performs in-depth research to build and sustain an extensive database of commercial real estate insights.

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