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1320 N Mcqueen Rd, Chandler, AZ 85225$980 - $1,205
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100 N. Hearthstone Way, Chandler, AZ 85226$1,335 - $1,984
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777 West Chandler Blvd, Chandler, AZ 85225$1,184 - $6,347
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1283 West Parklane Blvd, Chandler, AZ 85224See current rent specials$1,166 - $1,204
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444 North Gila Springs Boulevard, Chandler, AZ 85226$1,097 - $1,415
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3200 S. Dobson Road, Chandler, AZ 85248See current rent specials$1,379 - $2,599
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500 North Metro Blvd., Chandler, AZ 85226$1,045 - $3,083
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555 S. Galleria Way, Chandler, AZ 85226$1,209 - $4,255
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250 S. Elizabeth Way, Chandler, AZ 85225$1,060 - $2,190
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901 S. Alma School Road, Chandler, AZ 85224$1,245 - $1,845
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1111 W. Parklane Blvd., Chandler, AZ 85224$1,585 - $1,685
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Renter's Guide to Chandler
Chandler, Arizona started out as a resort town with the first major golf resort in Arizona having opened in 1913. From there on it has grown into a vibrant city with resorts, shopping, fine dining and perfect weather. Chandler is like a desert oasis near the major city of Phoenix and features plenty to do for folks of all ages.
Chandler Arizona is the fourth most populated city in Arizona behind Mesa, Tucson and Phoenix. With 247,000 residents, Chandler is similar in population size to Madison, Wisconsin. At 64 mi², Chandler is eight times smaller than Phoenix and half the size of Mesa.
If you’re searching for places to live near Phoenix, Arizona or looking to spend a night out in the city, the distance from Chandler to Phoenix is just 22 miles. Going from Chandler to Tempe, AZ is about 14 miles and 9 miles to Mesa.
Thanks to its leisure activities, Chandler was named an All-American City by the National Civic League in 2010 and a national parks and recreation group in Washington D.C. announced that Chandler, for the tenth year in a row, was a 2016 Playful City USA.
Chandler AZ weather is hot; you can expect highs in the 100s in June, July and August. Rain is scarce with only 9 inches falling per year but is actually more than double what Las Vegas receives. Winters in Chandler will have temperatures averaging in the 60s and 70s. Chandler has on average 330 sunny days – that’s 90% of the year!
Chandler AZ is a marvelous and appealing place to call home. It offers a resort feel while still being very close to Phoenix. Chandler has many great festivals and events all year long and residents are always close to the mountains to soak in nature or in the city where they can head out for a meal downtown or catch a sporting event.
Chandler, AZ Demographics
- Total Population245,160
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Female 121,703Male 123,457
- Median Age35.3
Cost of Living in Chandler, AZ
For the most part, the cost of living in Chandler is comparable to the affluent community of Scottsdale, AZ and living in Chandler is considerably more expensive than the cost of living in the nearby communities of Mesa and Tempe. If you’re going to dinner in Chandler the average meal for two costs around $40-60. A cappuccino in Chandler costs $4.19 but a pint of domestic beer averages only $3.00.
Bus and light rail is provided by Valley Metro with monthly passes starting at $64.The public transportation in Chandler is minimal because of its distance from Phoenix, however, the closer you are to the city the more prevalent it is. Ride sharing in Chandler like Uber and Lyft is big here – in fact, Uber has an office in Phoenix. The average taxi costs $2.00 per mile and rides to Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport from Chandler costs approximately $55.
Chandler traffic gets lumped into traffic statistics in Phoenix and is comparable to Austin and Salt Lake City which is pretty good compared to other metro areas around the country.
Basic utility services in Chandler for a 915 square foot apartment averages around $202/month which is quite higher than in nearby Phoenix where the same utilities average $185/month.
Average Rent in Chandler, AZ
- Chandler, AZ Average Rental Price, November 2019 $1,371 /mo
Chandler, AZ Apartment Rent Ranges
- $501-$7001%
- $701-$1,0004%
- $1,001-$1,50071%
- $1,501-$2,00022%
- > $2,0002%
Chandler, AZ Rent Trends
| Average Rent | Nov / 2016 | Mar / 2017 | Jul / 2017 | Nov / 2017 | Mar / 2018 | Jul / 2018 | Nov / 2018 | Mar / 2019 | Jul / 2019 | Nov / 2019 |
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| Chandler, AZ | $1,096 | $1,099 | $1,121 | $1,158 | $1,165 | $1,216 | $1,255 | $1,289 | $1,330 | $1,371 |
| National | $1,351 | $1,347 | $1,379 | $1,381 | $1,384 | $1,420 | $1,429 | $1,433 | $1,469 | $1,473 |
Average rent is projected to grow by 6% in 2019 compared to 2018.
Please note that projected rent growth is calculated at city level.
Check out the average rent prices in Chandler by neighborhood.
Living in Chandler
There are many pros to living in Chandler, AZ. It’s sunny, warm, with plenty of things to do outdoors and it’s close to Phoenix. On top of that, baseball enthusiasts will love spring training since 15 major league teams are part of the Cactus League Spring Training and make their homes in-and-around Phoenix.
There are cons to living in Chandler, AZ as well. One is the oppressive heat. In June 2016, Chandler reached 117 degrees – although this was a record-breaking temperature; Chandler does average in the 100s in the summer. Chandler is part of a desert area so grass and trees are not as abundant; expect lots of rock features instead of lush green landscaping. Another con is the sales tax which is ranked 11th highest in the country and varies by city. Sales tax in Chandler, AZ is 7.8% while sales tax in Phoenix is 8.6%.
Things to do in Chandler
Residents in Chandler will be close Phoenix’s professional sports teams including the NBA’s Phoenix Suns, the NFL’s Arizona Cardinals, the MLB’s Arizona Diamondbacks and the NHL’s Phoenix Coyotes – yes, there is a hockey team here!
The parks in Chandler Arizona are great though. There are many trails worth exploring and six aquatic areas featuring pools, water slides, splash pads and more so you can have fun things to do outdoors with the kids. There are also family fun centers and a Desert Breeze Hummingbird Habitat - a peaceful place to spend some time observing hummingbirds fly speedily about.
Downtown Chandler is very walkable featuring boutique shopping, galleries, dining and more. Things to do for couples include tasting the latest microbrews in Chandler and listening to live music at the Jazz Festival every spring. Another amazing event is the Downtown Block Party every November.
Because of the diversity in Chandler AZ and the Phoenix area, you can always try new and unique foods. Experiencing these cultural cuisines from the top food trucks or restaurants will help open up your taste buds.
Living in Chandler AZ means you’re close to many fun things to do around Phoenix. From sporting events to horseback riding, you can always find something fun to fill up your weekend.
Working in Chandler
The Chandler AZ unemployment rate is generally better than Phoenix and much lower than the rest of Arizona. The computer chip industry and banking are the primary economic forces with Intel bringing in over 11,000 jobs to its 4 facilities. Wells Fargo and Bank of America are also major employers in Chandler.
Chandler, AZ Households
- Total Number of Households87,286
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Family 60,178Non-family 27,108
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Children 32,960No Children 54,326
- Average People Per Household2.8
- Median Household Income$77,278
- Median Housing Costs Per Month$1,280
Top Colleges in Chandler
Chandler-Gilbert Community College is located in one city over in Gilbert and is the closest two-year community college to Chandler, AZ.
14 miles away in Tempe is the Arizona State University which was ranked #1 on the list of Most Innovative Schools in America by U.S. News & World Report. They offer over 350 degree programs and the Tempe campus boasts a student population of over 50,000.
Chandler, AZ Education Statistics
- No High School3%
- Some High School23%
- Some College28%
- Associate Degree9%
- Bachelor Degree23%
- Graduate Degree14%
Tips for Renting in Chandler
For renting in Chandler AZ, landlords must provide safe, clean and habitable residences at all times and they are unable to raise rents during your lease period. Once the lease period ends though, there is no limit to how much they can raise the rent.
When it comes to renters rights in Arizona, the basic advice is to read the lease entirely and have an understanding of both yours and the landlord’s rights.
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