Cheap Homes for Rent in Surprise, AZ from $800 (51 Rentals)

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property at 12123 W Bell Rd

$899 - $1,400

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12123 W Bell Rd

SurpriseAZ85378
property at 12221 W Bell Rd

$1,198

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$1,198

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12221 W Bell Rd, Unit 175

12221 W Bell Rd
SurpriseAZ85378
property at 14950 W Mountain View Blvd

$1,295

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$1,295

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$1,295

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 19253 N Star Ridge Dr

$1,320

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$1,320

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$1,320

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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19253 N Star Ridge Dr

Sun City WestAZ85375

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property at 19667 N Star Ridge Dr

$1,400

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$1,400

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$1,400

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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19667 N Star Ridge Dr

Sun City WestAZ85375
property at 19802 N Star Ridge Dr

$1,475

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$1,475

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$1,475

1 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo for Rent

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19802 N Star Ridge Dr

Sun City WestAZ85375
property at 14950 W Mountain View Blvd

$1,475

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$1,475

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$1,475

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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14950 W Mountain View Blvd, Unit 7205

14950 W Mountain View Blvd
SurpriseAZ85374

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property at 14575 W Mountain View Blvd

$1,595

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$1,595

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2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo for Rent

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14575 W Mountain View Blvd, Unit 11103

14575 W Mountain View Blvd
SurpriseAZ85374

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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
property at 10833 W Santa Fe Dr

$1,700

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$1,700

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2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo for Rent

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10833 W Santa Fe Dr

Sun CityAZ85351

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Surprise, AZ

Pricing Updated: 06/21/2026

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$3,497$1,695118
Lake Pleasant$6,000$8251010

Cheapest Available Surprise Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Surprise, AZ is a 1 Bed unit found at The Residences at Stadium Village in the Heritage at Royal Ranch neighborhood priced from $1,089. 10880 W Coggins Dr in the Deer Valley neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,100. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Surprise apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Residences at Stadium VillageA21BR,1BA$1,089
10880 W Coggins Dr1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,100
Deer Valley GardensOne Bedroom One Bath1BR,1BA$1,195
The StatlerStudioStudio,1BA$1,199
Harmony at SurpriseA1: 1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,229
Springs at Stadium VillageStudio Grand CourtyardStudio,1BA$1,229
Vistoria On Mountain ViewOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,243
La Fontaine at Sun CitySaguaro2BR,2BA$1,251
Promenade at GrandThe Newport1BR,1BA$1,258
Avilla GrandThe Alcove1BR,1BA$1,263

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Surprise, AZ

As of June 21, 2026 the best value apartment in the Surprise area is the $1.58 price per square foot Gull Model at Broadway North at Mason Ranch in the in the Harmony at Desert Oasis neighborhood starting from $2,086. The second greatest value Surprise apartment is the Haven Model at Townhomes at Sunnyside starting at $2,009 with a $1.59 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$1.58
Townhomes at SunnysideHaven3BR,2.5BA$1.59
Town SurpriseChicago2BR,2.5BA$1.52
Villas at Mountain Vista Ranch2x2 1100sf Avanti Renovation2BR,2BA$1.55
Village On Greenway in El MirageOPEN HOUSE | Luxurious First-Floor 2-Bed, 2-Bat...2BR,2BA$1.25
Bell Mirage EstatesTwo Bedroom Townhome2BR,1.5BA$1.38
Wyngate ApartmentsA41BR,1BA$1.45
10880 W Coggins Dr1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.18
Arterra Apartments2AV (Audio/Visual Accessible)2BR,2BA$1.56
The Residences at Stadium VillageA11BR,1BA$1.62

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Frequently Asked Questions about Surprise

What type of rentals are currently available in Surprise?

There are currently 118 Apartments for Rent in Surprise, AZ with pricing that ranges from $1,089 to $3,285. There are also 540 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Surprise ranging from $899 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 $899 to $7,000 with an average monthly rent of $2,458.

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 $1,661 to $2,470, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,505 to $6,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,745 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,848.

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