Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Northwest Outlying Neighborhood of Surprise, AZ from $500 (155 Rentals)

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property at 12221 W Bell Rd

$1,100 - $1,500

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12221 W Bell Rd

SurpriseAZ85378
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Alta Surprise
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$1,291 - $2,361
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Alta Surprise

16230 N Litchfield RdSurprise, AZ 85374
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The Statler
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

The Statler

14560 W Greenway RdSurprise, AZ 85379

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La Borgata
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

La Borgata

16671 N Litchfield RdSurprise, AZ 85374

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Verve
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$881 - $1,531
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Verve

5020 W Peoria AveGlendale, AZ 85302
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Solas Glendale
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$891 - $1,592
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Solas Glendale

8150 N 61st AveGlendale, AZ 85302
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Park at Westgate
$943 - $1,359
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$943 - $1,359

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Park at Westgate

6444 N 67th AveGlendale, AZ 85301
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Cabana Aldea
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$958 - $1,689
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Cabana Aldea

9910 W Montebello AveGlendale, AZ 85307
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Solmere Phoenix
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$958 - $3,328
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Solmere Phoenix

6060 W Royal Palm RdGlendale, AZ 85302
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property at 9350 N 67th Ave

$990 - $1,250

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9350 N 67th Ave

PeoriaAZ85345
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Moxi
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$999 - $1,513
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Moxi

8650 W Peoria AvePeoria, AZ 85345
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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 1 Bed unit found at 6738 N 55th Dr priced from $650. Chateau Gardens Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $699. Here are the most affordable Northwest Outlying apartments for rent in Phoenix, AZ:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
6738 N 55th Dr1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$650
Chateau Gardens Apartments0x1Studio,1BA$699
Stillwater ApartmentsS1: 0 Bed 1 BathStudio,1BA$776
Park Villas1x11BR,1BA$797
Avion on GlendaleStudio ClassicStudio,1BA$799
Spectra WestA11BR,1BA$803
Olive TreeA11BR,1BA$825
Bingham BlocksS1Studio,1BA$825
Jerome ApartmentsE1 ClassicStudio,1BA$850
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 June 16, 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 4 BED/2.5 BATH Model at BB Living at Vistancia starting at $1,675 with a $1.09 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
BB Living at Vistancia4 BED/2.5 BATH4BR,2.5BA$1.09
La Fontaine at Sun CityOcotillo2BR,2BA$1.10
Sonoma Ridge ApartmentsBordeaux Premium2BR,2BA$1.36
Village On Greenway in El MirageOPEN HOUSE | Luxurious First-Floor 2-Bed, 2-Bat...2BR,2BA$1.25
Woodridge Manor2/12BR,1BA$1.20
Maravilla2x12BR,1BA$1.34
Park 672x12BR,1BA$1.29
6738 N 55th Dr1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$0.81
Citrine on 67th ApartmentsA1U1BR,1BA$1.26

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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 6738 N 55th Dr which is listed at $650, while the average apartment in Northwest Outlying costs $8,951.

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 179 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 $521 which is $8,430 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Northwest Outlying.

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