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Average Rent in Chandler 85226 & Rent Trends

What is the average rent in Chandler 85226?

The average listed apartment rent in Chandler 85226 is $1,717 per month, as of November 9, 2026. This sample includes 143 priced apartments in 8 buildings. These are tracked asking prices, not signed leases.

We use published total monthly rent when known and base rent otherwise. Unknown fees remain unknown. Included building observations run from November 6, 2026 through November 9, 2026. Buildings without a qualifying price do not count in this sample. The guide directory can include more buildings.

Rent prices and market trends across 8 apartment communities in Chandler 85226, Chandler, AZ. Prices update after successful source checks.

Area All Areas
Chandler 85224 85225 85226 85286
Beds All Bedrooms Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed 3 Bed

Showing any bedrooms in Chandler 85226.

Market Average

$1,717/mo

▼ 1.2% from last month

Lowest Available

$1,232/mo

cheapest unit on market

Communities

8

tracked daily

Units Listed

143

available now

Chandler 85226 vs Chandler, AZ Average

Chandler 85226 is cheaper than the Chandler, AZ average by $37/mo (2%). The citywide average is $1,754/mo across all neighborhoods.

Is Rent Going Up or Down in Chandler 85226?

As of November 2026, the average rent in Chandler 85226 is $1,717 per month across 8 apartment communities and 143 available units. Rents have decreased $21 (1.2%) over the past month.

The most affordable option is Avana Chandler starting at $1,232/mo. By unit type, a studio averages $1,530/mo, a 1-bedroom averages $1,572/mo, a 2-bedroom averages $1,812/mo, a 3-bedroom averages $2,031/mo.

Prices range from $1,232 to $2,456 per month. The most common price point is the $1,600 range, where 50 units are currently listed.

Chandler 85226 Rent Price History

Timeframe
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Month Avg Rent Change Properties
August 2026 $1,644 - 7
September 2026 $1,703 +$59 8
October 2026 $1,743 +$40 8
November 2026 $1,735 -$8 7

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

Studio
$1,530
from $1,469 · 7 units
1 Bed
$1,572
from $1,232 · 60 units
2 Bed
$1,812
from $1,423 · 63 units
3 Bed
$2,031
from $1,774 · 13 units

Rent Prices by Apartment in Chandler 85226

Property Starting at Average Units Rating
Avana Chandler $1,232/mo $1,509/mo 26 3.2
Towne Square Apartment Homes $1,308/mo $1,606/mo 22 3.9
The Met at Fashion Center Apartments $1,435/mo $1,669/mo 31 4.3
Avant at Fashion Center $1,442/mo $1,789/mo 40 4.1
Morrison Chandler $1,519/mo $1,519/mo 1 4.2
The Ventura Apartments $1,600/mo $1,600/mo 1 4.1
Cortland Chandler Crossing $1,718/mo $2,094/mo 12 4.8

Frequently Asked Questions About Rent in Chandler 85226

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What is the average rent in Chandler 85226?
The average listed apartment rent in Chandler 85226 is $1,717 per month, as of November 9, 2026. This sample includes 143 priced apartments in 8 buildings. These are tracked asking prices, not signed leases.

What rent range can I find in Chandler 85226?
The apartment listings we track in Chandler 85226 range from $1,232 to $2,456 per month, as of November 9, 2026. These are the lowest and highest listed prices. They are not a typical price for every apartment. The building, floor plan, and lease terms can affect the price.

Are rents going up or down in Chandler 85226?
The daily building-average rent fell by $20 (1.2%) over 32 days between observations in October 2026 and November 2026. This compares recorded asking rents. The current month's figures may still be incomplete, and the building mix can change.

How much is a studio apartment in Chandler 85226?
Studio apartments average $1,530 per month across 7 priced listings in Chandler 85226. Listed rents range from $1,469 to $1,611 per month, as of November 9, 2026. Compare apartments with similar floor plans and lease terms.

How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Chandler 85226?
1-bedroom apartments average $1,572 per month across 60 priced listings in Chandler 85226. Listed rents range from $1,232 to $1,884 per month, as of November 9, 2026. Compare apartments with similar floor plans and lease terms.

How much is a 2-bedroom apartment in Chandler 85226?
2-bedroom apartments average $1,812 per month across 63 priced listings in Chandler 85226. Listed rents range from $1,423 to $2,230 per month, as of November 9, 2026. Compare apartments with similar floor plans and lease terms.

How much is a 3-bedroom apartment in Chandler 85226?
3-bedroom apartments average $2,031 per month across 13 priced listings in Chandler 85226. Listed rents range from $1,774 to $2,456 per month, as of November 9, 2026. Compare apartments with similar floor plans and lease terms.

How do 1-bedroom and 2-bedroom rents compare in Chandler 85226?
The 1-bedroom average is $1,572 per month across 60 listings. The 2-bedroom average is $1,812 across 63 listings, $240 (15.3%) higher. This is a comparison of listing groups, not the cost to upgrade a specific apartment.

Which tracked building has the lowest starting rent in Chandler 85226?
Avana Chandler has the lowest starting rent among the buildings in the comparison table, at $1,232 per month. We track 26 priced listings matching your bedroom choice in that building, as of November 9, 2026. The starting price applies to its lowest-priced matching apartment. Check that apartment's latest price and availability.

Which rent range has the most listings in Chandler 85226?
The $1,600 to $1,800 monthly range has the most matching listings: 50 units, or 35.0% of the priced apartments we track in Chandler 85226. This count does not tell us how fast the apartments rent.

How many apartment listings do you track in Chandler 85226?
We track 143 priced units at 8 apartment buildings, as of November 9, 2026. This is not the total number of apartments in those buildings. A listing can change or become unavailable. Open the apartment details to check its latest status.

How much rent history is available for Chandler 85226?
We have recorded rent data on 74 days from August 2026 through November 2026 for apartment listings in Chandler 85226. Some dates can be missing. The chart only shows recorded data. The current month includes the days recorded so far.

Why can the headline rent differ from the trend chart in Chandler 85226?
The average at the top of the page gives each matching apartment equal weight. The chart first averages recorded prices within each building, then compares buildings. It removes the highest and lowest groups when at least ten buildings contribute and omits days with fewer than five buildings. Different dates, building counts, and listing mixes can produce different figures. The monthly table averages the recorded daily figures.

Does my bedroom choice change the prices and answers?
Yes. Your chosen area and bedroom count filter the asking rents, listing counts, rent ranges, and answers on this page. The active community exclusions are Student housing and 55+ / senior community and Corporate housing and Military / active duty housing and Veteran housing. When you choose a bedroom count, the history chart uses recorded prices for matching apartments with a known identity. If those records are missing, we leave the chart empty rather than use prices for other bedroom types. Open an individual apartment to check its own price history.

Do these rents include utilities, parking, and other fees?
We use the published total monthly rent when it is available and the base rent otherwise. Unknown fees are not zero. Utilities, parking, pet charges, deposits, and one-time costs can add to the amount you pay. Check the selected unit and lease terms for a complete quote.

How should I compare free-rent offers with listed rent?
A free-rent offer can reduce the effective cost over a lease without changing the listed monthly rent. Compare the same lease length and move-in date, then include required charges and the offer conditions. The market averages do not assume an unconfirmed discount.

Does this page represent every rental in the market?
These figures describe the priced apartment listings we track, not every rental home or every occupied apartment. Coverage and the mix of bedrooms, buildings, and locations can change. A lower market average does not prove that the same apartment received a price cut.

How fresh are the Chandler 85226 rent figures?
We schedule rent updates each day, but buildings can have different price-check dates. The latest accepted price check for these listings was November 9, 2026. The month label does not mean we checked every price today. Open the building or apartment details for its latest price and availability.

What salary do I need to live comfortably in Chandler 85226?

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 $1,717/mo.

Comfortable income

$82,000/year

Based on the 25 percent rule, leaving more room for savings, transport, and groceries.

To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($1,232/mo), you need to earn at least $49,000/year.

Median household income in Chandler 85226 is $103,691 , about 26% above the comfortable-living threshold.

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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) $1,717
Utilities $534
Groceries $531
Transportation $1,274
Healthcare $621
Other goods and services $994
Estimated total $5,673/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

We use listed asking rents and schedule daily data updates. Individual buildings can have different verification dates. Check the building or unit page for its latest price and availability.

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

We estimate annual income by dividing annual rent by 30 percent for the affordability figure and 25 percent for the comfortable-income figure. These estimates are a guide, not a guarantee of rental approval.

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.
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