12221 W Bell Rd, Unit 164
12221 W Bell Rd
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12123 W Bell Rd, Unit 313
12123 W Bell Rd
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The Residences at Stadium Village
16485 N Stadium WaySurprise, AZ 85374
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12221 W Bell Rd
12221 W Bell RdSurprise, AZ 85378
12221 W Bell Rd
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$1,174 - $2,545
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Bungalows on Sarival
16755 N Sarival AveSurprise, AZ 85374
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$1,245
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12741 W Tasha Dr, Unit Apt 3
12741 W Tasha DrSurprise, AZ 85378
12221 W Bell Rd, Unit 250
12221 W Bell Rd
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$1,291 - $2,361
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Alta Surprise
16230 N Litchfield RdSurprise, AZ 85374
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$1,293 - $3,1441 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Harmony at Surprise
15164 N 140th DrSurprise, AZ 85379
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14950 W Mountain View Blvd, Unit 1207
14950 W Mountain View Blvd
SurpriseAZ85374
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$1,302 - $2,515
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Bungalows at Asante
16630 N Pat Tillman BlvdSurprise, AZ 85387
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$1,305 - $2,1551 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Wyngate Apartments
11142 N 165th DrSurprise, AZ 85388
12123 W Bell Rd
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Promenade at Grand
17927 N Parkview PlSurprise, AZ 85374
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Sobremesa Villas
15601 W Cactus RdSurprise, AZ 85379
12817 W Cottonwood St
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$1,410 - $2,173
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Allora Surprise
17785 W Bell RdSurprise, AZ 85374
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Arterra Apartments
13500 N Cotton LnSurprise, AZ 85388
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Bell Mirage Estates
16629 N Greasewood StSurprise, AZ 85378
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14575 W Mountain View Blvd, Unit 11312
14575 W Mountain View Blvd
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12221 W Bell Rd, Unit none
12221 W Bell Rd
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Canyon Ridge Apartments
17447 N Avenue of the Arts AveSurprise, AZ 85378
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$1,538 - $3,285
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Album Surprise
16431 N Parkview PlSurprise, AZ 85374
14575 W Mountain View Blvd, Unit 10212
14575 W Mountain View Blvd
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$1,593 - $2,8491 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Mera City Center 55+ Active Adult
15510 N La CometaSurprise, AZ 85374
12123 W Bell Rd
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12221 W Bell Rd, Unit 175
12221 W Bell Rd
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Vistoria On Mountain View
14155 W Mountain View BlvdSurprise, AZ 85374
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The Statler
14560 W Greenway RdSurprise, AZ 85379
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Vistoria At Marley Park
15025 W Old Oak LnSurprise, AZ 85379
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La Borgata
16671 N Litchfield RdSurprise, AZ 85374
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Vistoria On Greenway
15267 N 140th DrSurprise, AZ 85379
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Springs at Stadium Village
16945 N Stadium WaySurprise, AZ 85374
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Estia at Zanjero Trails
12020 N Perryville RdSurprise, AZ 85388
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The Village at West Point
16682 N West Point PkySurprise, AZ 85374
12731 W Tasha Dr
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TerraLane on Cotton
17180 W Sweetwater AveSurprise, AZ 85388
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Christopher Todd Communities Paradisi
12065 N 168th LnSurprise, AZ 85388
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Avilla Meadows
15400 W Waddell RdSurprise, AZ 85379
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The Montgomery at Rancho Mercado
24750 N 145th AveSurprise, AZ 85387
17714 W Marshall Ln
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Elanto at Prisada
15901 W Waddell RdSurprise, AZ 85379
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Villas at Mountain Vista Ranch
16630 N Reems RdSurprise, AZ 85374
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Hayden Farms Townhomes
12700 N CottonSurprise, AZ 85388
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Estia Surprise Farms
17701 W Bell RdSurprise, AZ 85374
15738 W Elm St
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15032 W Jackpot Way
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15841 N Sunny Ln
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15854 W El Cortez Pl
Sun City WestAZ85387
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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 | $1,427 | $1,291 | $1,674 |
| Cheap Surprise 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,625 | $1,134 | $2,800 |
| Cheap Surprise 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,738 | $1,100 | $5,559 |
| Cheap Surprise 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,830 | $1,661 | $5,027 |
| Cheap Surprise 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,282 | $1,848 | $7,971 |
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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Surprise, AZ
Pricing Updated: 05/30/2026Current 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 |
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| South Surprise | $6,181 | $1,134 | 294 |
| Lake Pleasant | $27,808 | $700 | 2243 |
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 $1,134. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Surprise apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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| The Fountains at Lake Pleasant | La Jolla` | 1BR,1BA | $999 |
| The Residences at Stadium Village | A2 | 1BR,1BA | $1,134 |
| La Fontaine at Sun City | Saguaro | 2BR,2BA | $1,145 |
| Deer Valley Gardens | One Bedroom One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,195 |
| Vistoria On Mountain View | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,243 |
| Village On Greenway in El Mirage | OPEN HOUSE | Luxurious Top-Floor 2-Bed, 2-Bath ... | 2BR,2BA | $1,275 |
| Vistoria At Marley Park | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,275 |
| Alta Surprise | E2 | Studio,1BA | $1,291 |
| Harmony at Surprise | A1: 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,293 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Surprise, AZ
As of May 30, 2026 the best value apartment in the Surprise area is the $1.51 price per square foot Gull Model at Broadway North at Mason Ranch in the in the Harmony at Desert Oasis neighborhood starting from $1,995. The second greatest value Surprise apartment is the Chicago Model at Town Surprise starting at $1,899 with a $1.52 price per square foot in the Heritage at Royal Ranch 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 | $1.51 |
| Town Surprise | Chicago | 2BR,2.5BA | $1.52 |
| La Fontaine at Sun City | Palo Verde | 2BR,2BA | $1.11 |
| Villas at Mountain Vista Ranch | 2x2 1100sf Avanti Renovation | 2BR,2BA | $1.49 |
| Wyngate Apartments | B2 | 2BR,2BA | $1.37 |
| Village On Greenway in El Mirage | OPEN HOUSE | Luxurious First-Floor 2-Bed, 2-Bat... | 2BR,2BA | $1.25 |
| Ironwood Homes at The Rosefield | 2 Bed /2.5 Bath | 2BR,2.5BA | $1.48 |
| Bell Mirage Estates | Two Bedroom Townhome | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.40 |
| Arterra Apartments | 2AV (Audio/Visual Accessible) | 2BR,2BA | $1.56 |
| 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 $1,293.
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 $16,994.
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 220 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 $875 which is $16,119 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Surprise.
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