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Rental Market Trends in Surprise, AZ

What is the average rent in Surprise, AZ?

$1,482/month

Average Rent

719 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

+1%

Increase in the Last Year

As of January 2026, the average rent in Surprise, AZ is $1,482 per month. For comparison, the national average rent price in the US is currently $1,624/month, which means Surprise rent prices are 9% lower than the national average. When you rent an apartment in Surprise, you can expect to pay about $1,435 per month for a studio, $1,482 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,781 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $1,888 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$1,435/month
664 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,482/month
719 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,781/month
1,059 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,888/month
1,326 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,992/month
1,562 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,163/month
1,681 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$2,444/month
2,193 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,357/month
723 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,598/month
1,216 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,974/month
1,232 Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Surprise, AZ?

In the past year, rent has increased by 1%, which averages out to $16 more per month.

Market Trends Over Time   The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
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Rent Ranges in Surprise, AZ
Last Updated January 2026
$1,501 - $2,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Surprise, AZ
Percentage*
Rent Range
0% Below $700/month
0% $700 - $1,000/month
11% $1,001 - $1,500/month
74% $1,501 - $2,000/month
14% Above $2,000/month

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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Surprise?

Based on current rent prices, South Surprise, Arizona Traditions and Surprise Farms are the most affordable neighborhoods in Surprise.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
South Surprise
$1,438/month
708 Sq Ft
Arizona Traditions
$1,473/month
760 Sq Ft
Surprise Farms
$1,473/month
760 Sq Ft
West Point Towne Center
$1,490/month
772 Sq Ft
Home at West Point Towne Center
$1,490/month
772 Sq Ft
Happy Trails Resort
$1,523/month
710 Sq Ft
Sierra Verde
$1,528/month
692 Sq Ft
The Cottages at Sierra Verde
$1,528/month
692 Sq Ft
Briarwood
$1,537/month
751 Sq Ft
Lake Pleasant
$1,550/month
689 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Surprise?

Based on current rent prices, Stadium Village South, Royal Ranch and Sun City Grand are the most expensive neighborhoods in Surprise.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Stadium Village South
$1,638/month
745 Sq Ft
Royal Ranch
$1,629/month
688 Sq Ft
Sun City Grand
$1,564/month
733 Sq Ft
Asante
$1,557/month
676 Sq Ft
Lake Pleasant
$1,550/month
689 Sq Ft
Briarwood
$1,537/month
751 Sq Ft
Sierra Verde
$1,528/month
692 Sq Ft
The Cottages at Sierra Verde
$1,528/month
692 Sq Ft
Happy Trails Resort
$1,523/month
710 Sq Ft
West Point Towne Center
$1,490/month
772 Sq Ft

Which Surprise neighborhoods have the most rentals available?

The neighborhoods in Surprise with the most apartments available are South Surprise, Briarwood and Arizona Traditions .

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
South Surprise
$1,438/month
708 Sq Ft
Briarwood
$1,537/month
751 Sq Ft
Arizona Traditions
$1,473/month
760 Sq Ft
Surprise Farms
$1,473/month
760 Sq Ft
Stadium Village South
$1,638/month
745 Sq Ft
West Point Towne Center
$1,490/month
772 Sq Ft
Home at West Point Towne Center
$1,490/month
772 Sq Ft
Lake Pleasant
$1,550/month
689 Sq Ft
Sierra Verde
$1,528/month
692 Sq Ft
Sun City Grand
$1,564/month
733 Sq Ft
This information is based on data collected by CoStar Group researchers.†

What salary do I need to live comfortably in Surprise, AZ?

Because the average rent in Surprise is $1,482, you’ll want to make about $4,940 per month or $59,280 per year. The general guideline is to pay no more than 30 percent of your monthly income on rent. However, you’ll want to consider additional factors, such as your monthly bills and other expenses. Use our rent affordability calculator to help determine how much to budget for rent.

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 $1,435 - $1,888. 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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Surprise, AZ

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Apartment Averages

South Surprise

Surprise, AZ

Stadium Village South

Surprise, AZ

Studio
$1,404/month
-
One Bedroom
$1,452/month
-
Two Bedroom
$1,780/month
-
Three Bedroom
$1,912/month
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16630 N Pat Tillman Blvd,
Surprise, AZ 85387

$1,550 - $2,375

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Bungalows on Sarival

16755 N Sarival Ave,
Surprise, AZ 85374

$1,565 - $2,545

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Alta Surprise

16230 N Litchfield Rd,
Surprise, AZ 85374

$1,330 - $2,299

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Methodology

† 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.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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