3-Bedroom Apartment Rent in Chandler, AZ
Median asking rent for a 3-bedroom apartment in Chandler, Arizona as of October 2026. That's +24% higher than the citywide median of $1,893 and +10% above the national 3-bedroom median of $2,130.
Income needed for a 3-bedroom in Chandler
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income guideline (the threshold above which households are considered rent-burdened), here's what you need to earn to comfortably afford a 3-bedroom at the current median rent.
Rent by apartment size in Chandler
Compare Chandler's median rent across every apartment size.
Cheapest cities for a 3-bedroom in Arizona
| # | City | 3-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | South Tucson | $1,327 |
| 2 | Winslow | $1,399 |
| 3 | Arizona City | $1,635 |
| 4 | Bullhead City | $1,815 |
| 5 | Kingman | $1,825 |
| 6 | Glendale | $1,871 |
| 7 | Sierra Vista | $1,885 |
| 8 | Show Low | $1,890 |
| 9 | Mesa | $1,896 |
| 10 | Gold Canyon | $1,901 |
| 11 | Fort Mohave | $1,940 |
| 12 | Phoenix | $1,945 |
| 13 | Tempe | $2,009 |
| 14 | Cottonwood | $2,040 |
| 15 | Yuma | $2,050 |
Most expensive cities for a 3-bedroom in Arizona
| # | City | 3-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Anthem | $3,730 |
| 2 | Queen Creek | $3,540 |
| 3 | Gilbert | $3,503 |
| 4 | Scottsdale | $3,380 |
| 5 | Litchfield Park | $3,350 |
| 6 | Buckeye | $3,205 |
| 7 | San Tan Valley | $3,170 |
| 8 | Surprise | $3,100 |
| 9 | Peoria | $3,055 |
| 10 | Fountain Hills | $3,050 |
| 11 | Maricopa | $2,965 |
| 12 | Vail | $2,890 |
| 13 | Tolleson | $2,890 |
| 14 | Oro Valley | $2,890 |
| 15 | Avondale | $2,830 |
Nearby cities — 3-bedroom rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 5 of these cities have cheaper 3-bedroom rents than Chandler.
| City | Distance | 3-Bedroom rent | vs Chandler |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gilbert, AZ | 8.8 mi | $3,503 | +$1,162 (+50%) |
| Tempe, AZ | 9.1 mi | $2,009 | $-332 (-14%) |
| Mesa, AZ | 14 mi | $1,896 | $-445 (-19%) |
| Queen Creek, AZ | 16.7 mi | $3,540 | +$1,199 (+51%) |
| Paradise Valley, AZ | 20.1 mi | $2,562 | +$221 (+9%) |
| Scottsdale, AZ | 22.8 mi | $3,380 | +$1,039 (+44%) |
| Phoenix, AZ | 22.9 mi | $1,945 | $-396 (-17%) |
| Maricopa, AZ | 23.3 mi | $2,965 | +$624 (+27%) |
| San Tan Valley, AZ | 23.8 mi | $3,170 | +$829 (+35%) |
| Fountain Hills, AZ | 24.9 mi | $3,050 | +$709 (+30%) |
| Apache Junction, AZ | 25 mi | $2,290 | $-51 (-2%) |
| Casa Grande, AZ | 27.8 mi | $2,295 | $-46 (-2%) |
3-Bedroom rent in Chandler — common questions
How much is a 3-bedroom apartment in Chandler?
As of October 2026, the median 3-bedroom apartment rent in Chandler, Arizona is $2,341 per month. This is +24% higher than the citywide median of $1,893.
What income do you need to afford a 3-bedroom in Chandler?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $93,640 ($7,803/month gross), which works out to roughly $45.02/hour at a full-time job.
Is Chandler expensive for a 3-bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
Chandler's 3-bedroom median of $2,341 is +10% above the national 3-bedroom median of $2,130. It ranks in the 60th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Chandler rank for 3-bedroom rent in Arizona?
Among the 52 cities in Arizona with 3-bedroom data, Chandler ranks #28 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 3-bedroom options near Chandler?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper 3-bedroom rents include Tempe ($2,009), Mesa ($1,896), Phoenix ($1,945).