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property at 15601 Cactus Rd

$1,579

Studio, 2 Bath Home for Rent

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15601 Cactus Rd

SurpriseAZ85379

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property at 15475 W Port Au Prince Ln

$1,615

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$1,556
Required Monthly Fees
$59

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$1,615

3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Rentals

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property at 11506 W Windrose Dr

$1,640

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$1,581
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$59

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$1,640

3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Rentals

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11506 W Windrose Dr

El MirageAZ85335
property at 12425 W Sweetwater Ave

$1,649

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$1,550
Required Monthly Fees
$99

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$1,649

2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Rentals

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12425 W Sweetwater Ave

El MirageAZ85335
property at 15244 W Shaw Butte Dr

$1,650

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$1,621
Required Monthly Fees
$29

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$1,650

3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Rentals

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15244 W Shaw Butte Dr

SurpriseAZ85379

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property at 18365 W Eva St

$1,680

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$1,621
Required Monthly Fees
$59

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$1,680

3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Rentals

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18365 W Eva St

WaddellAZ85355
property at 14875 N 177th Ave

$1,689

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$1,620
Required Monthly Fees
$69

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$1,689

3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Rentals

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14875 N 177th Ave

SurpriseAZ85388
property at 13926 N 150th Ln

$1,695

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$1,666
Required Monthly Fees
$29

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$1,695

3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Rentals

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13926 N 150th Ln

SurpriseAZ85379
property at 14808 N B St

$1,699

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$1,600
Required Monthly Fees
$99

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$1,699

3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Rentals

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14808 N B St

El MirageAZ85335

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Surprise, AZ Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Surprise, AZ

Pricing Updated: 01/29/2026

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$2,572$1,414150
Lake Pleasant$15,500$725931

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. Christopher Todd Communities on Mountain View in the Heritage at Royal Ranch neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,200. 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
Christopher Todd Communities on Mountain ViewSeaside1BR,1BA$1,200
Springs at Stadium VillageStudio Grand CourtyardStudio,1BA$1,247
La Fontaine at Sun CityOcotillo2BR,2BA$1,295
Allora SurpriseA31BR,1BA$1,305
The Statler1 Bed/1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,313
Promenade at GrandThe Newport1BR,1BA$1,318
Village On GreenwayLuxurious Top-Floor 2-Bed, 2-Bath Apartments wi...2BR,2BA$1,325
Alta SurpriseE2Studio,1BA$1,330
Harmony at SurpriseVitality1BR,1BA$1,334

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Surprise, AZ

As of January 29, 2026 the best value apartment in the Surprise area is the $1.67 price per square foot Gull Model at Broadway North at Mason Ranch in the in the Harmony at Desert Oasis neighborhood starting from $2,195. The second greatest value Surprise apartment is the Haven Model at Townhomes at Sunnyside starting at $1,795 with a $1.42 price per square foot in the Regal at Veramonte 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$1.67
Townhomes at SunnysideHaven3BR,2.5BA$1.42
Sierra VerdeC2BR,2BA$1.33
La Fontaine at Sun CityOcotillo2BR,2BA$1.14
Villas at Mountain Vista Ranch2x2 1100sf Avanti Renovation2BR,2BA$1.50
Wyngate ApartmentsB22BR,2BA$1.45
Village On GreenwayLuxurious First-Floor 2-Bed, 2-Bath Apartments...2BR,2BA$1.30
Ironwood Homes at The Rosefield2 Bed /2.5 Bath2BR,2.5BA$1.63
Avilla GrandThe Retreat2BR,2BA$1.66
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 111 Apartments for Rent in Surprise, AZ with pricing that ranges from $999 to $6,472. There are also 620 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Surprise ranging from $775 to $6,750.

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 $775 to $6,750 with an average monthly rent of $2,346.

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 $1,658 to $3,123, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,595 to $5,900. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,745 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,845.

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