Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Northwest Outlying Neighborhood of Surprise, AZ from $500 (378 Rentals)

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property at 17424 W Rimrock St

$800 - $900

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17424 W Rimrock St

SurpriseAZ85388
property at 12123 W Bell Rd

$1,000

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12123 W Bell Rd, Unit 258

12123 W Bell Rd
SurpriseAZ85378
property at 12221 W Bell Rd

$1,000

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12221 W Bell Rd, Unit 182

12221 W Bell Rd
SurpriseAZ85378
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Bungalows on Sarival
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$1,174 - $2,545
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Bungalows on Sarival

16755 N Sarival AveSurprise, AZ 85374
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property at 14950 W Mountain View Blvd

$1,295

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$1,295

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14950 W Mountain View Blvd, Unit 1207

14950 W Mountain View Blvd
SurpriseAZ85374
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Bungalows at Asante
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$1,302 - $2,515
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$1,302 - $2,515

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Bungalows at Asante

16630 N Pat Tillman BlvdSurprise, AZ 85387
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Alta Surprise
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$1,366 - $2,310
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Alta Surprise

16230 N Litchfield RdSurprise, AZ 85374
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Allora Surprise
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$1,405 - $2,105
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Allora Surprise

17785 W Bell RdSurprise, AZ 85374
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Sun Ridge
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Sun Ridge

12123 W Bell RdSurprise, AZ 85378
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$998

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$998

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12221 W Bell Rd, Unit 175

12221 W Bell Rd
SurpriseAZ85378
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The Statler
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

The Statler

14560 W Greenway RdSurprise, AZ 85379
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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
property at 14950 W Mountain View Blvd

$1,475

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$1,475

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14950 W Mountain View Blvd, Unit 7205

14950 W Mountain View Blvd
SurpriseAZ85374

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Northwest Outlying, Surprise, AZ Local Guide

Cheapest Available Northwest Outlying Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Northwest Outlying area of Phoenix, AZ is a Studio unit found at Chateau Gardens Apartments priced from $699. Libertad Glendale has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $710. Here are the most affordable Northwest Outlying apartments for rent in Phoenix, AZ:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Chateau Gardens Apartments0x1Studio,1BA$699
Libertad Glendale1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$710
Stillwater ApartmentsS1: 0 Bed 1 BathStudio,1BA$790
Sun Ridge1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$800
Bingham BlocksS1Studio,1BA$825
Olive TreeA11BR,1BA$825
Ardella on 67thStudioStudio,1BA$829
Connect on Northern ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$841
Avion on Glendale1 Bed 1 Bath Classic1BR,1BA$849
Country Creek ApartmentsHOP INTO SAVINGS THIS APRIL WITH A $899 OR $109...Studio,1BA$850

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Northwest Outlying, AZ

As of July 31, 2026 the best value apartment in the Northwest Outlying area is the $1.13 price per square foot 8566 Model at 8566 W Cinnabar Ave in the in the The Preserve at Cibola Vista neighborhood starting from $3,250. The second greatest value Northwest Outlying apartment is the Easton Model at Broadway North at Mason Ranch starting at $2,195 with a $1.29 price per square foot in the Harmony at Desert Oasis neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Northwest Outlying apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
8566 W Cinnabar Ave85665BR,3BA$1.13
Broadway North at Mason RanchEaston4BR,2BA$1.29
BB Living at Vistancia4 BED/2.5 BATH4BR,2.5BA$1.09
San PradoTwo Bedroom/Two Bath2BR,2BA$1.31
Villa Bella2 Beds, 2 Baths2BR,2BA$1.04
Zone WestgateB2 - Glendale2BR,2BA$1.32
La Fontaine at Sun CityOcotillo2BR,2BA$1.18
Village On Greenway in El MirageOPEN HOUSE | Luxurious First-Floor 2-Bed, 2-Bat...2BR,2BA$1.25
Libertad Glendale2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.25
Park 672x12BR,1BA$1.29

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Lifestyle Ratings

This website compiles millions of data points to bring you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, including Northwest Outlying, Surprise, and the greater Phoenix area. LifeStyle Ratings are the best way to sort through finding a place to live - beyond price and floorplan. This takes in many factors including rankings of the best places for the best proximity to parks and outdoor amenities, luxury amenities, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, and how walkable or bikeable each community and area is. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Northwest Outlying Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Northwest Outlying?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Northwest Outlying is under $850.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Northwest Outlying?

The cheapest apartment in Northwest Outlying is Libertad Glendale which is listed at $710, while the average apartment in Northwest Outlying costs $18,624.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Northwest Outlying?

Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 230 regular apartments in Northwest Outlying that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Northwest Outlying?

Cheap apartments in Northwest Outlying have an average cost of $805 which is $17,819 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Northwest Outlying.

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