Cheap Apartments for Rent in Surprise, AZ from $700 (40 Rentals)

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Bell Mirage Estates
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Bell Mirage Estates

16629 N Greasewood StSurprise, AZ 85378

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La Borgata
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

La Borgata

16671 N Litchfield RdSurprise, AZ 85374
property at 14300 W Bell Rd

14300 W Bell Rd

SurpriseAZ85374

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Surprise, AZ Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Surprise, AZ

Pricing Updated: 06/22/2025

Current 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:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
South Surprise$2,737$1,255347
Lake Pleasant$10,155$7502870

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. Bungalows at Asante in the Harmony at Desert Oasis neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,208. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Surprise apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Fountains at Lake PleasantNewport1BR,1BA$999
Bungalows at AsanteCholla1BR,1BA$1,208
The Residences at Stadium VillageDrysdale1BR,1BA$1,214
Bungalows on SarivalCholla1BR,1BA$1,221
Promenade at GrandThe Newport1BR,1BA$1,273
Allora SurpriseA11BR,1BA$1,294
Wyngate ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$1,295
Deer Valley GardensTwo Bedroom One Bathroom Casitas2BR,1BA$1,308
Alta SurpriseE1Studio,1BA$1,320
Harmony at SurpriseVitality1BR,1BA$1,334

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Surprise, AZ

As of June 22, 2025 the best value apartment in the Surprise area is the $1.35 price per square foot Easton Model at Broadway North at Mason Ranch in the in the Harmony at Desert Oasis neighborhood starting from $2,295. The second greatest value Surprise apartment is the Three Bedroom Townhome Model at Hayden Farms Townhomes starting at $1,595 with a $0.94 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Broadway North at Mason RanchEaston4BR,2BA$1.35
Hayden Farms TownhomesThree Bedroom Townhome3BR,2.5BA$0.94
Townhomes at SunnysideHaven3BR,2.5BA$1.50
Town SurpriseThe Atlanta2BR,2.5BA$1.54
The Village at West PointToscana3BR,2BA$1.57
The Place At The Fountains At Sun CityOcotillo2BR,2BA$1.22
Deer Valley GardensTwo Bedroom One Bathroom2BR,1BA$1.68
Villas at Mountain Vista Ranch1x1 819sf Avanti Renovation1BR,1BA$1.68
Wyngate ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$1.74
The Residences at Stadium VillageDrysdale1BR,1BA$1.71

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Surprise, AZ

Ranked #165

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 Cheap Surprise Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Surprise?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Surprise is at Alta Surprise listed at $1,320.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Surprise Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Surprise Apartment is $999 at The Fountains at Lake Pleasant.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Surprise Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Surprise is starting from $1,308 at Deer Valley Gardens.

What is the most affordable Surprise Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Surprise Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Hayden Farms Townhomes and starts from $1,595.

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