Studio Apartment Rent in Chandler, AZ
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Chandler, Arizona as of July 2026. That's +28% lower than the citywide median of $1,903 and +7% above the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio 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 studio at the current median rent.
Rent by apartment size in Chandler
Compare Chandler's median rent across every apartment size.
Cheapest cities for a studio in Arizona
| # | City | Studio rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | South Tucson | $713 |
| 2 | Sierra Vista | $955 |
| 3 | Bullhead City | $1,010 |
| 4 | Cottonwood | $1,010 |
| 5 | Green Valley | $1,020 |
| 6 | Kingman | $1,020 |
| 7 | Tucson | $1,022 |
| 8 | Prescott | $1,073 |
| 9 | Fort Mohave | $1,080 |
| 10 | Glendale | $1,098 |
| 11 | Mesa | $1,117 |
| 12 | Phoenix | $1,130 |
| 13 | Yuma | $1,137 |
| 14 | Prescott Valley | $1,160 |
| 15 | Tempe | $1,203 |
Most expensive cities for a studio in Arizona
| # | City | Studio rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Waddell | $2,250 |
| 2 | Paradise Valley | $2,170 |
| 3 | Anthem | $2,170 |
| 4 | Queen Creek | $2,060 |
| 5 | Scottsdale | $1,972 |
| 6 | Litchfield Park | $1,950 |
| 7 | Buckeye | $1,870 |
| 8 | San Tan Valley | $1,850 |
| 9 | Surprise | $1,808 |
| 10 | Peoria | $1,780 |
| 11 | Fountain Hills | $1,780 |
| 12 | Maricopa | $1,730 |
| 13 | Tolleson | $1,690 |
| 14 | Flagstaff | $1,670 |
| 15 | Avondale | $1,650 |
Nearby cities — studio rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 5 of these cities have cheaper studio rents than Chandler.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Chandler |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gilbert, AZ | 8.8 mi | $1,457 | +$82 (+6%) |
| Tempe, AZ | 9.1 mi | $1,203 | $-172 (-13%) |
| Mesa, AZ | 14 mi | $1,117 | $-258 (-19%) |
| Queen Creek, AZ | 16.7 mi | $2,060 | +$685 (+50%) |
| Paradise Valley, AZ | 20.1 mi | $2,170 | +$795 (+58%) |
| Scottsdale, AZ | 22.8 mi | $1,972 | +$597 (+43%) |
| Phoenix, AZ | 22.9 mi | $1,130 | $-245 (-18%) |
| Maricopa, AZ | 23.3 mi | $1,730 | +$355 (+26%) |
| San Tan Valley, AZ | 23.8 mi | $1,850 | +$475 (+35%) |
| Fountain Hills, AZ | 24.9 mi | $1,780 | +$405 (+29%) |
| Apache Junction, AZ | 25 mi | $1,320 | $-55 (-4%) |
| Casa Grande, AZ | 27.8 mi | $1,330 | $-45 (-3%) |
Studio rent in Chandler — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Chandler?
As of July 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Chandler, Arizona is $1,375 per month. This is +28% below the citywide median of $1,903.
What income do you need to afford a studio in Chandler?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $55,000 ($4,583/month gross), which works out to roughly $26.44/hour at a full-time job.
Is Chandler expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Chandler's studio median of $1,375 is +7% above the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 57th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Chandler rank for studio rent in Arizona?
Among the 49 cities in Arizona with studio data, Chandler ranks #28 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Chandler?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include Tempe ($1,203), Mesa ($1,117), Phoenix ($1,130).