1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Surprise, AZ (75 Rentals)

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property at 12221 W Bell Rd

12221 W Bell Rd

SurpriseAZ85378

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property at 15601 Cactus Rd

15601 Cactus Rd

SurpriseAZ85379
property at 12065 N 168th Ln

12065 N 168th Ln

SurpriseAZ85388
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La Borgata
1 Bedroom Apartments

La Borgata

16671 N Litchfield RdSurprise, AZ 85374
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The Statler
1 Bedroom Apartments

The Statler

14560 W Greenway RdSurprise, AZ 85379
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Elanto at Prisada
1 Bedroom Apartments

Elanto at Prisada

15901 W Waddell RdSurprise, AZ 85379

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Avilla Meadows
1 Bedroom Apartments

Avilla Meadows

15400 W Waddell RdSurprise, AZ 85379
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12221 W Bell Rd
1 Bedroom Apartments

12221 W Bell Rd

12221 W Bell RdSurprise, AZ 85378
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Sterling Grove
1 Bedroom Apartments

Sterling Grove

11300 N Casa Dega DrSurprise, AZ 85388

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Surprise, AZ Local Guide

Surprise 1 Bedroom Apartment Units with Current Availability by Neighborhood

Availability Confirmed As of: October 01, 2025

There are currently 1123 available 1 Bedroom apartment units in Surprise, AZ neighborhoods that range in price from $699 to $4,212. Heres is today's list of the top neighborhoods in Surprise with the most available 1 Bedroom apartments:

NeighborhoodAvailable UnitsMedian PriceMin Price
Lake Pleasant1020$1,421$699
South Surprise103$1,440$1,201

Largest Available Surprise 1 Bedroom Apartments

The largest available 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Surprise, AZ is found at Alta Surprise in the Heritage at Royal Ranch neighborhood and is 860 square feet priced from $1,575. Springs at Stadium Village has the second largest 1 Bedroom, which is sized at 840 square feet and currently listed start at $1,611. Here is today’s list of the largest available 1 Bedroom units in Surprise:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
Alta Surprise1BA860 Sq Ft$1,575
Springs at Stadium Village1 BR Grand Courtyard840 Sq Ft$1,611
Allora SurpriseA3836 Sq Ft$1,345
The Fountains at Lake PleasantSanta Fe833 Sq Ft$1,250
Villas at Mountain Vista Ranch1x1 819sf Avanti Renovation819 Sq Ft$1,299
Canyon Ridge Apartments1X1782 Sq Ft$1,444

Cheapest Available Surprise 1 Bedroom Apartments

As of October 01, 2025 the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Surprise, AZ is the Newport Model starting from $999 at The Fountains at Lake Pleasant in the Deer Valley neighborhood. The second most affordable Surprise 1 Bedroom is the 1x1A Model at The Residences at Stadium Village starting at $1,201 in the Heritage at Royal Ranch neighborhood. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Surprise is currently $1,485. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in Surprise:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
The Fountains at Lake PleasantNewport$999
The Residences at Stadium Village1x1A$1,201
Bungalows on SarivalCholla$1,221
The Village at West PointMolise$1,260
Allora SurpriseA1$1,289
Christopher Todd Communities On GreenwaySeaside$1,294
Wyngate ApartmentsA1$1,295
Villas at Mountain Vista Ranch1x1 819sf Avanti Renovation$1,299
Alta Surprise1B$1,299
Christopher Todd Communities on Mountain ViewSeaside$1,303

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Surprise, AZ
Population: 138,161

Ranked #199

in US Census Population by City

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Surprise, AZ

Ranked #164

Among cities in Arizona for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around Surprise, AZ

Walk Score®

29 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

42 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

1 / 100

Minimal Transit

It may be possible to get on a bus

Frequently Asked Questions about 1 Bedroom Surprise Apartments

What is the Cheapest apartment in Surprise with 1 Bedroom?

Currently the most affordable 1 Bedroom in Surprise is at The Fountains at Lake Pleasant listed at $999.

How much is the average rent for a 1 Bedroom Surprise Apartment?

The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Surprise is $1,485.

What is the largest available 1 Bedroom Surprise Apartment for rent?

Today's apartment with the most square footage in Surprise is a 860 square feet unit starting from $1,575 at Alta Surprise.

What is the average size for Surprise 1 Bedroom Apartments for rent?

The average size for a 1 Bedroom rental in Surprise is currently 831 sq ft.

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