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Chandler, AZ

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As the home to 330 days of sunny weather, why wouldn't you want to live in Chandler? Chandler has a great school system with hospitals, shopping, and luxury apartments for less. Chandler is known for its breathtaking mountain views, its clean air, and its excellent location near Scottsdale and Phoenix, with easy access to major freeways.

Chandler is home to a lively Downtown district with three casinos nearby. Chandler also has dance clubs, restaurants geared towards nightlife, and live events. Starting downtown, you can experience an Art Walk on the 3rd Friday of each month.

You can also head over to Wild Horse Pass, Lone Butte, or Vee Quiva Casino. You will find nightclubs inside each casino and live performances by local and famous artist. Lone Butte is home to both Cascades Lounge and Verona Chophouse, known in the valley for their delicious steak cuts and local music talent.

Rent Trends

As of December 2024, the average apartment rent in Chandler, AZ is $1,267 for a studio, $1,507 for one bedroom, $1,789 for two bedrooms, and $2,254 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Chandler has decreased by -2.4% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,507/month
754 Sq Ft
House
$2,886/month
1,865 Sq Ft
Condo
$1,887/month
1,093 Sq Ft
Townhome
$2,452/month
1,462 Sq Ft
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Transportation

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Car-Dependent

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This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.

25

Some Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.

55

Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

While there’s some bike infrastructure in this area, you’ll still need a car for many errands.

Schools

Knox Gifted Academy

Public

Grades PK-6

672 Students

10
out of 10

Chandler Traditional Academy - Liberty Campus

Public

Grades PK-6

737 Students

9
out of 10

Santan Elementary

Public

Grades PK-6

651 Students

9
out of 10

Kyrene del Cielo School

Public

Grades PK-5

649 Students

9
out of 10

Audrey & Robert Ryan Elementary

Public

Grades PK-6

612 Students

9
out of 10

Basha High School

Public

Grades PK & 6-12

2,814 Students

10
out of 10

Arizona College Prep Erie Campus

Public

Grades 7-12

1,775 Students

10
out of 10

Arizona College Prep Oakland Campus

Public

Grades 6-8

744 Students

10
out of 10

Hamilton High School

Public

Grades 8-12

3,850 Students

9
out of 10

Chandler High School

Public

Grades 8-12

3,597 Students

7
out of 10

Basha High School

Public

Grades PK & 6-12

2,814 Students

10
out of 10

Arizona College Prep Erie Campus

Public

Grades 7-12

1,775 Students

10
out of 10

Hamilton High School

Public

Grades 8-12

3,850 Students

9
out of 10

Chandler High School

Public

Grades 8-12

3,597 Students

7
out of 10

Chandler Online Academy

Public

Grades K-12

405 Students

5
out of 10

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • City of Chandler Environmental Education Center
  • Pecos Park
  • i.d.e.a. Museum
  • Riparian Preserve at Water Ranch
  • South Mountain Park

Commuter Rail

Airports

  • Phoenix-Mesa Gateway
  • Phoenix Sky Harbor International

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Living in Chandler

Restaurants

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Chandler is home to a wide selection of restaurants. You can eat food from every cuisine all on the same block. Chandler has sports bars, wine bars, locally owned establishments, and cooking lessons. You can experience Asian food, BBQ, ice cream shops, pizza, Mexican, American, and coffee houses. Many of the malls in Chandler are home to some of the best dining in town. Locals from nearby cities often drive to Chandler so they can experience Chandler’s one of a kind dining.

A few of Chandler’s best restaurants are Grille at Lone Tree Golf Club, Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse and Wine Bar, and Buca di Beppo. You can also find a great selection of dives and local favorites. Keegan’s Grille and Taproom and Vintage 95 are two of the most popular spots to hangout and catch up with friends. Vintage 95 was originally a post office dating back to 1926. It originated in Chandler and has been a favorite historical mark ever since. It offers a delicious bites with a relaxed ambiance.

Shopping

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If you like shopping than you will love Chandler’s Fashion Center. This shopping mall has everything from movies to dining. Most major retail chains are located inside the mall and it is centrally located on Chandler Blvd. After the mall you can stroll over to Downtown Chandler. Here you will find art galleries, family-owned businesses, and a beautiful backdrop with amazing landscaping. Downtown Chandler hosts great outdoor events such as the Jazz Festival and farmers market. These events also offer shopping for truly unique items you cannot find anywhere else.

Chandler Pavilions, also known as Casa Paloma, is an upscale shopping center that offers services such as cooking lessons. You can dine at 20 different restaurants and explore world-wide brands from luxury boutiques. The fourth shopping center in Chandler is the Phoenix Premium Outlets. This is the newest outlet center in the state of Arizona. You can find brands like Armani, Perry Ellis, Hugo Boss, and BCBG Max Azria. You can soak up the luxury without letting your wallet suffer. The outlets are full of great savings that you can count on every day of the year.

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