Harmony at Surprise
15164 N 140th Dr,
Surprise, AZ 85379
$1,334 - $3,245
1-3 Beds
Surprise
Surprise, AZ
Area Guide
A resort community with a small-town atmosphere.
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Welcome to Surprise, Arizona, a welcoming city nestled in the desert landscape 25 miles northwest of Phoenix. This growing community offers diverse housing options, from single-family homes to established neighborhoods like Sun City Grand, a 55+ active adult community. Current rental trends show average monthly rates ranging from $1,465 for one-bedroom units to $2,198 for four-bedroom homes, with most rental categories experiencing slight decreases compared to the previous year.
Baseball fans enjoy spring training games at Surprise Stadium, the seasonal home of the Kansas City Royals and Texas Rangers. The city maintains 15 public parks, with Surprise Community Park standing out for its fishing lake, off-leash dog areas, and pickleball facilities. The Surprise Tennis and Racquet Complex draws tennis enthusiasts and hosts professional events throughout the year. Founded in 1938 by Flora Mae Statler, the city's unique name comes from an endearing piece of local history – Statler reportedly named it Surprise because she "would be surprised if the town ever amounted to much." Today, the thriving community proves her modest prediction wrong, offering residents easy access to both neighborhood amenities and desert recreation.
Explore the City
Arizona Traditions offers a wide range of outdoor sports for its active residents.
Residents fish at the Surprise Community Park lake.
Discover the serenity of desert landscaped homes in Surprise, a harmonious retreat for living.
Rent Trends
As of January 2026, the average apartment rent in Surprise, AZ is $1,455 for a studio, $1,469 for one bedroom, $1,763 for two bedrooms, and $1,902 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Surprise has increased by 0.5% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,469/month
719 Sq Ft
House
$2,400/month
1,866 Sq Ft
Condo
$1,490/month
970 Sq Ft
Townhome
$1,974/month
1,232 Sq Ft
Cost of Living
The cost of living in Surprise, AZ is 3.1% higher than the national average. Generally, housing in Surprise is 7.8% less expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $1,455 - $1,902. You can expect to pay 3.3% more for groceries, 41.9% more for utilities, and 6.6% more for transportation.
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Transportation
29
Car-Dependent
out of 100 WalkScore® Rating
This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.
1
Minimal Transit
out of 100 TransitScore® Rating
You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.
43
Somewhat Bikeable
out of 100 BikeScore® Rating
You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.
Schools
Public
Grades PK-8
944 Students
Western Peaks Elementary School
Public
Grades PK-4
628 Students
Public
Grades PK-8
1,084 Students
Public
Grades PK-8
791 Students
Cimarron Springs Middle School
Public
Grades 5-8
589 Students
Public
Grades PK-8
944 Students
Public
Grades 7-12
1,787 Students
Public
Grades 7-12
2,323 Students
Public
Grades PK-8
1,084 Students
Public
Grades PK-8
791 Students
Public
Grades 7-12
1,787 Students
Public
Grades 7-12
2,323 Students
Public
Grades 7-12
2,464 Students
Public
Grades 7-12
106 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- White Tank Mountain Regional Park
Airports
- Phoenix Sky Harbor International
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† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in November 2025.