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Average Rent in Chandler 85226 & Rent Trends
Rent prices and market trends across 6 apartment communities in Chandler 85226, Chandler, AZ. Updated daily.
Market Average
$1,726/mo
▲ +6.9% from last month
Lowest Available
$1,269/mo
cheapest unit on market
Communities
6
tracked daily
Units Listed
83
available now
Rent Watch: cuts and increases
Open Rent Watch →4 cuts and 6 increases among 17 comparable listings this week. Filter by bedrooms and budget, then inspect each building’s history.
- Cortland Chandler Crossing
↓ $50/mo
Cut of 3.0% · Unit 2065
- Riata Apartments
↑ $20/mo
Increase of 1.0% · Unit 3154
Chandler 85226 vs Chandler, AZ Average
Chandler 85226 is cheaper than the Chandler, AZ average by $120/mo (7%). The citywide average is $1,846/mo across all neighborhoods.
Is Rent Going Up or Down in Chandler 85226?
As of October 2026, the average rent in Chandler 85226 is $1,726 per month across 6 apartment communities and 83 available units. Rents have increased $112 (6.9%) over the past month.
The most affordable option is Towne Square Apartment Homes starting at $1,269/mo. By unit type, a studio averages $1,299/mo, a 1-bedroom averages $1,560/mo, a 2-bedroom averages $1,816/mo, a 3-bedroom averages $2,037/mo.
Prices range from $1,269 to $2,456 per month. The most common price point is the $1,600 range, where 28 units are currently listed.
Chandler 85226 Rent Price History
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| Month | Avg Rent | Change | Properties |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 2026 | $1,593 | - | 6 |
| September 2026 | $1,643 | +$50 | 7 |
| October 2026 | $1,692 | +$49 | 6 |
The trend line and monthly averages track each building's average listed price, recorded daily with outliers trimmed. The current month is a month-to-date figure, so it can sit above or below today's live market average shown at the top of this page.
Average Rent by Bedroom
Rent Price Distribution
Rent by Bedroom Type in Chandler 85226
Rent Prices by Apartment in Chandler 85226
| Property | Starting at | Average | Units | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Towne Square Apartment Homes | $1,269/mo | $1,560/mo | 25 | 3.9 |
| Morrison Chandler | $1,299/mo | $1,299/mo | 1 | 4.2 |
| The Met at Fashion Center Apartments | $1,504/mo | $1,690/mo | 27 | 4.3 |
| The Ventura Apartments | $1,601/mo | $1,601/mo | 1 | 4.1 |
| Riata Apartments | $1,655/mo | $1,988/mo | 10 | 4.4 |
| Cortland Chandler Crossing | $1,659/mo | $1,887/mo | 19 | 4.8 |
Frequently Asked Questions About Rent in Chandler 85226
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Built on the 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Minimum to afford average rent
$69,000/year
Based on the 30 percent rule, using our tracked average rent of $1,726/mo.
Comfortable income
$83,000/year
Based on the 25 percent rule, leaving more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($1,269/mo), you need to earn at least $51,000/year.
Median household income in Chandler 85226 is $103,691 , about 25% above the comfortable-living threshold.
Cost of living in Chandler 85226
Overall prices in Chandler 85226 runs above the national average by about 5% (BEA Regional Price Parity index 104.7, where 100 equals the U.S. average). The breakdown below estimates monthly costs for a single adult, using national consumer-spending baselines from the Bureau of Labor Statistics scaled by Chandler 85226's regional price parities.
| Category | Monthly estimate |
|---|---|
| Rent (market average) | $1,726 |
| Utilities | $534 |
| Groceries | $531 |
| Transportation | $1,274 |
| Healthcare | $621 |
| Other goods and services | $994 |
| Estimated total | $5,682/mo |
Population
278,123
Median household income
$103,691
Census median rent
$1,806/mo
Census rent burden
28.1%
Median age
37.4
Mean commute
24 min
Methodology
Rent data
Sourced directly from each tracked apartment community and refreshed every 24 hours. Every listed unit price on this page is real and listed today.
Cost of living
Estimates combine national consumer-spending baselines from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (Consumer Expenditure Survey) with the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities (MARPP dataset). Both are peer-reviewed federal data releases published annually.
Salary to live comfortably
Applies the standard 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income rule on top of the listed rent. This is the same affordability guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Demographic figures
Median household income, population, median age, commute time, Census median rent, and rent as percentage of income come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates, the most recent complete release.
Cost of living and demographic figures were last published in 2023.
Google Search Trends for Chandler 85226 Apartments
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