Cheap Apartments for Rent in Surprise, AZ from $800 (36 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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The Statler
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

The Statler

14560 W Greenway RdSurprise, AZ 85379
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La Borgata
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

La Borgata

16671 N Litchfield RdSurprise, AZ 85374

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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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Avilla Meadows
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Avilla Meadows

15400 W Waddell RdSurprise, AZ 85379

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Village On Greenway
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Village On Greenway

12945 W Greenway RdEl Mirage, AZ 85335
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Avilla Grand
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Avilla Grand

11755 W Thompson Ranch RdEl Mirage, AZ 85335

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Surprise, AZ Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Surprise, AZ

Pricing Updated: 01/14/2026

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$2,595$1,413160
Lake Pleasant$15,500$725972

Cheapest Available Surprise Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Surprise, AZ is a 1 Bed unit found at Village On Greenway in the Heritage at Royal Ranch neighborhood priced from $1,150. Springs at Stadium Village in the Heritage at Royal Ranch neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,191. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Surprise apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Village On Greenway1-Bed / 1-Bath Condo at The Village on Greenway...1BR,1BA$1,150
Springs at Stadium VillageStudio Grand CourtyardStudio,1BA$1,191
The Residences at Stadium Village1x1A1BR,1BA$1,205
Bungalows at AsanteCholla1BR,1BA$1,208
TerraLane on Cotton1 Bed/1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,269
The StatlerStudioStudio,1BA$1,284
Avilla GrandThe Alcove1BR,1BA$1,320
Alta SurpriseE2Studio,1BA$1,330
Christopher Todd Communities At Marley ParkSeaside1BR,1BA$1,345
La Fontaine at Sun CityOcotillo2BR,2BA$1,354

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Surprise, AZ

As of January 14, 2026 the best value apartment in the Surprise area is the $1.73 price per square foot 3 Bed/2 Bath Model at Cyrene at Skyline in the in the Greer Ranch Heritage neighborhood starting from $2,475. The second greatest value Surprise apartment is the Dallas Model at Town Surprise starting at $2,399 with a $1.78 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.
Cyrene at Skyline3 Bed/2 Bath3BR,2BA$1.73
Town SurpriseDallas3BR,2.5BA$1.78
Promenade at GrandThe Imperial4BR,2BA$1.42
Broadway North at Mason RanchGull3BR,2BA$1.67
Townhomes at SunnysideHaven3BR,2.5BA$1.42
Ironwood Homes at The Rosefield3 Bed /2.5 Bath3BR,2.5BA$1.59
Bungalows on SarivalOcotillo2BR,2BA$1.56
La Fontaine at Sun CityMesquite1BR,1BA$1.65
Deer Valley GardensTwo Bedroom One Bathroom Casitas2BR,1BA$1.68
Villas at Mountain Vista Ranch1x1 819sf Avanti Renovation1BR,1BA$1.74

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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 Springs at Stadium Village listed at $1,191.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Surprise Apartment is $1,150 at Village On Greenway.

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 $1,219 at La Fontaine 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 The Village at West Point and starts from $1,697.

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