Cheap Apartments for Rent in Surprise, AZ from $900 (46 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 12123 W Bell Rd

12123 W Bell Rd

SurpriseAZ85378
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TerraLane on Cotton
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

TerraLane on Cotton

17180 W Sweetwater AveSurprise, AZ 85388

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property at 15601 Cactus Rd

15601 Cactus Rd

SurpriseAZ85379
property at 16917 W Echo Ln

16917 W Echo Ln

WaddellAZ85355

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Surprise, AZ Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Surprise, AZ

Pricing Updated: 08/06/2025

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$2,041$1,194267
Lake Pleasant$9,445$7862124

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
Bungalows on SarivalCholla1BR,1BA$1,221
Allora SurpriseA11BR,1BA$1,249
Villas at Mountain Vista Ranch1x1 819sf Classic1BR,1BA$1,261
Wyngate ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$1,295
TerraLane on Cotton1 Bed/1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,299
Promenade at GrandThe Newport1BR,1BA$1,314
Christopher Todd Communities on Mountain ViewSeaside1BR,1BA$1,341
Alta SurpriseE2Studio,1BA$1,355

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Surprise, AZ

As of August 06, 2025 the best value apartment in the Surprise area is the $0.94 price per square foot Three Bedroom Townhome Model at Hayden Farms Townhomes in the in the Heritage at Royal Ranch neighborhood starting from $1,595. The second greatest value Surprise apartment is the Gull Model at Broadway North at Mason Ranch starting at $2,250 with a $1.71 price per square foot in the Harmony at Desert Oasis 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.
Hayden Farms TownhomesThree Bedroom Townhome3BR,2.5BA$0.94
Broadway North at Mason RanchGull3BR,2BA$1.71
Sierra Verde3 Bedroom/2.5 Bath3BR,2.5BA$1.68
Townhomes at SunnysideHaven3BR,2.5BA$1.54
11933 W Soledad St, Unit tbd11933 W Soledad St3BR,2BA$1.40
The Place At The Fountains At Sun CityPalo Verde2BR,2BA$1.31
Villas at Mountain Vista Ranch3x2 1159 Avanti Renovation3BR,2BA$1.64
The Statler2 Bed/2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.73
Christopher Todd Communities At Marley ParkSunset2BR,2BA$1.64
Deer Valley GardensTwo Bedroom One Bathroom2BR,1BA$1.68

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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 #176

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

What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?

  • Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
  • Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

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 $1,355.

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 $1,400 at The Place At The Fountains At Sun City.

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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