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property at 12221 W Bell Rd

$1,198

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12221 W Bell Rd, Unit 175, Unit 175

12221 W Bell Rd
SurpriseAZ85378

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property at 19667 N Star Ridge Dr

$1,500

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19667 N Star Ridge Dr

Sun City WestAZ85375

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Thinking about getting a co-signer for your rental application? We break down what a co-signer is, the potential benefits, and the serious risks for both parties. Find out if it's the right choice for you.

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property at 19911 N 146th Way

$1,640

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$1,640
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$1,640

2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

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19911 N 146th Way

Sun City WestAZ85375

Cash or credit? Understanding the Importance of Credit Score in Real Estate and Renting

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property at 12733 W Allegro Dr

$1,700

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$1,700
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2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

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12733 W Allegro Dr

Sun City WestAZ85375

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Surprise, AZ Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Surprise, AZ

Pricing Updated: 05/07/2026

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
Lake Pleasant$7,185$7002619
South Surprise$9,376$1,174604

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. Deer Valley Gardens in the Harmony at Desert Oasis neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,193. 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
Deer Valley GardensOne Bedroom One Bath1BR,1BA$1,193
The Residences at Stadium VillageA21BR,1BA$1,209
Vistoria On Mountain ViewOne Bed1BR,1BA$1,243
The StatlerStudioStudio,1BA$1,249
Vistoria At Marley ParkOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,263
Harmony at SurpriseA1: 1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,266
Alta SurpriseE2Studio,1BA$1,266
Village On Greenway in El MirageOPEN HOUSE | Luxurious Top-Floor 2-Bed, 2-Bath ...2BR,2BA$1,275

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Surprise, AZ

As of May 07, 2026 the best value apartment in the Surprise area is the $1.59 price per square foot Haven Model at Townhomes at Sunnyside in the in the Regal at Veramonte neighborhood starting from $2,009. The second greatest value Surprise apartment is the Chicago Model at Town Surprise starting at $1,899 with a $1.52 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.
Townhomes at SunnysideHaven3BR,2.5BA$1.59
Town SurpriseChicago2BR,2.5BA$1.52
The Village at West PointToscana3BR,2BA$1.52
La Fontaine at Sun CityOcotillo2BR,2BA$1.19
Village On Greenway in El MirageOPEN HOUSE | Luxurious First-Floor 2-Bed, 2-Bat...2BR,2BA$1.25
Ironwood Homes at The Rosefield2 Bed /2.5 Bath2BR,2.5BA$1.52
Bell Mirage EstatesTwo Bedroom Townhome2BR,1.5BA$1.42
Wyngate ApartmentsA31BR,1BA$1.35
Arterra Apartments2AV (Audio/Visual Accessible)2BR,2BA$1.55
The Fountains at Lake PleasantSanta Fe1BR,1.5BA$1.32

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Expert's Guide to the Top Neighborhoods in Phoenix, AZ for College Renters

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From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Surprise

What type of rentals are currently available in Surprise?

There are currently 122 Apartments for Rent in Surprise, AZ with pricing that ranges from $1,100 to $9,376. There are also 498 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Surprise ranging from $800 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 $800 to $7,000 with an average monthly rent of $2,500.

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 $4,288, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,565 to $6,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,795 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,845.

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