
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Surprise, AZ from $800 (65 Rentals)
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12221 W Bell Rd

The Residences at Stadium Village

14575 W Mountain View Blvd, Unit 10113

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Allora Surprise

12221 W Bell Rd

Harmony at Surprise

Wyngate Apartments

Promenade at Grand

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Alta Surprise
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14950 W Mountain View Blvd, Unit 1207

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Bungalows at Asante

Estia Surprise Farms

Arterra Apartments

Canyon Ridge Apartments

17447 Ave of the Arts

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Sobremesa Villas

Mera City Center 55+ Active Adult

14575 W Mountain View Blvd

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Bungalows on Sarival
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Album Surprise

Bell Mirage Estates

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The Statler

La Borgata

Christopher Todd Communities At Marley Park

Springs at Stadium Village

Christopher Todd Communities On Greenway

Estia at Zanjero Trails

12123 W Bell Rd
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16682 N W Point Pkwy

TerraLane on Cotton

The Village at West Point

Avilla Meadows

17447 Ave of the Arts

Elanto at Prisada

The Montgomery at Rancho Mercado

Villas at Mountain Vista Ranch

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16202 N Desert Sage St
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16682 N W Point Pkwy

15601 Cactus Rd

15750 W Watson Ln

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The Fountains at Lake Pleasant

Deer Valley Gardens

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11922 Pastor Ct

19252 N Star Ridge Dr

19430 N Camino Del Sol

La Fontaine at Sun City

Pillar Lago
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Surprise, AZ Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Surprise?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cheap Surprise Studio Apartments | $1,500 | $1,100 | $2,982 |
| Cheap Surprise 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,663 | $999 | $2,175 |
| Cheap Surprise 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,789 | $1,199 | $7,176 |
| Cheap Surprise 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,813 | $1,658 | $4,149 |
| Cheap Surprise 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,257 | $1,845 | $7,677 |
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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Surprise, AZ
Pricing Updated: 02/28/2026Current apartment rentals in the Surprise, AZ area range in price from to with an overall median price of . Here is today’s list neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Surprise Apartments for rent:
| Neighborhood | Median Price | Min Price | Available Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Surprise | $6,367 | $1,289 | 145 |
| Lake Pleasant | $11,046 | $700 | 2513 |
Cheapest Available Surprise Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Surprise, AZ is a 1 Bed unit found at The Fountains at Lake Pleasant in the Deer Valley neighborhood priced from $999. The Residences at Stadium Village in the Heritage at Royal Ranch neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,117. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Surprise apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Fountains at Lake Pleasant | La Jolla` | 1BR,1BA | $999 |
| The Residences at Stadium Village | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,117 |
| Village On Greenway | OPEN HOUSE – February 21 & 28 | 1-Bed / 1-Bath ... | 1BR,1BA | $1,150 |
| Christopher Todd Communities on Mountain View | Seaside | 1BR,1BA | $1,250 |
| The Statler | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,274 |
| Harmony at Surprise | Vitality | 1BR,1BA | $1,289 |
| Allora Surprise | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,299 |
| Christopher Todd Communities At Marley Park | Seaside | 1BR,1BA | $1,315 |
| Wyngate Apartments | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,315 |
| Promenade at Grand | The Newport | 1BR,1BA | $1,328 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Surprise, AZ
As of February 28, 2026 the best value apartment in the Surprise area is the $1.59 price per square foot Gull Model at Broadway North at Mason Ranch in the in the Harmony at Desert Oasis neighborhood starting from $2,095. The second greatest value Surprise apartment is the Haven Model at Townhomes at Sunnyside starting at $1,795 with a $1.42 price per square foot in the Regal at Veramonte neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Surprise apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Broadway North at Mason Ranch | Gull | 3BR,2BA | $1.59 |
| Townhomes at Sunnyside | Haven | 3BR,2.5BA | $1.42 |
| 11933 W Soledad St, Unit tbd | 11933 W Soledad St | 3BR,2BA | $1.40 |
| La Fontaine at Sun City | Ocotillo | 2BR,2BA | $1.33 |
| Villas at Mountain Vista Ranch | 2x2 1100sf Classic | 2BR,2BA | $1.39 |
| Ironwood Homes at The Rosefield | 2 Bed /2.5 Bath | 2BR,2.5BA | $1.63 |
| Bungalows on Sarival | Ocotillo | 2BR,2BA | $1.56 |
| 11922 Pastor Ct | 11922 Pastor Ct | 2BR,1BA | $1.40 |
| Avilla Grand | The Retreat | 2BR,2BA | $1.61 |
| The Fountains at Lake Pleasant | Santa Fe | 1BR,1.5BA | $1.32 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Surprise Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Surprise?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Surprise is under $1,328.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Surprise?
The cheapest apartment in Surprise is The Fountains at Lake Pleasant which is listed at $999, while the average apartment in Surprise costs $8,706.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Surprise?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 148 regular apartments in Surprise that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Surprise?
Cheap apartments in Surprise have an average cost of $792 which is $7,914 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Surprise.
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