Cheap Homes for Rent in Surprise, AZ from $700 (30 Rentals)

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property at 27070 N 170th Ln

$950

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4 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

Available May 1

27070 N 170th Ln

SurpriseAZ85387

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property at 14950 W Mountain View Blvd

$1,395

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$1,395

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$1,395

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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14950 W Mountain View Blvd, Unit 1207

14950 W Mountain View Blvd
SurpriseAZ85374
property at 16682 N W Point Pkwy

$1,414

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$1,414

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$1,414

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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16682 N W Point Pkwy

SurpriseAZ85374
property at 17447 Ave of the Arts

$1,495

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$1,495

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$1,495

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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17447 Ave of the Arts

SurpriseAZ85378
property at 15601 Cactus Rd

$1,498

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$1,498

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$1,498

Studio, 2 Bath Home for Rent

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15601 Cactus Rd

SurpriseAZ85379
property at 19667 N Star Ridge Dr

$1,500

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$1,500

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$1,500

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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19667 N Star Ridge Dr

Sun City WestAZ85375

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property at 10801 W Hutton Dr

$1,550

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$1,550

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$1,550

2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

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10801 W Hutton Dr

Sun CityAZ85351
property at 16682 N W Point Pkwy

$1,559

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$1,559

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$1,559

2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo for Rent

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16682 N W Point Pkwy

SurpriseAZ85374

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property at 11807 W Aster Dr

$1,599

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$1,542
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$1,599

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Rentals

Available Apr 27

11807 W Aster Dr

El MirageAZ85335

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Surprise, AZ Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Surprise, AZ

Pricing Updated: 03/22/2026

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$7,300$1,249145
Lake Pleasant$12,019$7002534

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

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Fountains at Lake PleasantLa Jolla`1BR,1BA$999
Village On GreenwayOPEN HOUSE | 1-Bed / 1-Bath Condo at The Villag...1BR,1BA$1,150
Deer Valley GardensOne Bedroom One Bath1BR,1BA$1,193
Allora SurpriseA11BR,1BA$1,249
Christopher Todd Communities At Marley ParkSeaside1BR,1BA$1,255
Harmony at SurpriseVitality1BR,1BA$1,289
Wyngate ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$1,295
Christopher Todd Communities on Mountain ViewSeaside1BR,1BA$1,295
The Residences at Stadium VillageA11BR,1BA$1,316
Christopher Todd Communities On GreenwaySeaside1BR,1BA$1,340

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Surprise, AZ

As of March 22, 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 A Model at Sierra Verde starting at $2,149 with a $1.68 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 RanchGull3BR,2BA$1.51
Sierra VerdeA3BR,2.5BA$1.68
Townhomes at SunnysideHaven3BR,2.5BA$1.42
Town SurpriseChicago2BR,2.5BA$1.68
La Fontaine at Sun CityPalo Verde2BR,2BA$1.45
Springs at Stadium Village2 BR Designer Courtyard2BR,2BA$1.45
Ironwood Homes at The Rosefield2 Bed /2.5 Bath2BR,2.5BA$1.63
Bungalows on SarivalOcotillo2BR,2BA$1.56
Avilla GrandThe Retreat2BR,2BA$1.68
The Fountains at Lake PleasantSanta Fe1BR,1.5BA$1.32

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Frequently Asked Questions about Surprise

What type of rentals are currently available in Surprise?

There are currently 116 Apartments for Rent in Surprise, AZ with pricing that ranges from $999 to $7,300. There are also 502 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Surprise ranging from $750 to $7,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Surprise?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Surprise ranges from $750 to $7,000 with an average monthly rent of $2,269.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Surprise?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Surprise range from $1,615 to $3,523, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,575 to $5,900. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $950 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,845.

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