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Rental Market Trends in Surprise, AZ

What is the average rent in Surprise, AZ?

$1,448/month

Average Rent

719 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

-1.9%

Decrease in the Last Year

As of September 2025, the average rent in Surprise, AZ is $1,448 per month. For comparison, the national average rent price in the US is currently $1,640/month, which means Surprise rent prices are 12% lower than the national average. When you rent an apartment in Surprise, you can expect to pay about $1,471 per month for a studio, $1,448 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,771 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $1,914 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$1,471/month
651 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,448/month
719 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,771/month
1,059 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,914/month
1,326 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,391/month
727 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,975/month
1,580 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,175/month
1,677 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$2,448/month
2,148 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,383/month
702 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,617/month
1,135 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Surprise, AZ?

In the past year, rent has decreased by 1.9%, which averages out to $28 less 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 September 2025
$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
14% $1,001 - $1,500/month
74% $1,501 - $2,000/month
11% Above $2,000/month

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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Surprise?

Based on current rent prices, Stonebrook Estates, Stonebrook and Sierra Verde are the most affordable neighborhoods in Surprise.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Stonebrook Estates
$1,342/month
672 Sq Ft
Stonebrook
$1,420/month
723 Sq Ft
Sierra Verde
$1,425/month
680 Sq Ft
Arizona Traditions
$1,432/month
780 Sq Ft
Surprise Farms
$1,432/month
780 Sq Ft
South Surprise
$1,439/month
722 Sq Ft
Briarwood
$1,444/month
763 Sq Ft
Sun City Grand
$1,469/month
735 Sq Ft
Stadium Village North
$1,469/month
759 Sq Ft
Stadium Village South
$1,469/month
759 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Surprise?

Based on current rent prices, Royal Ranch, Asante and Mountain Vista Ranch are the most expensive neighborhoods in Surprise.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Royal Ranch
$1,698/month
695 Sq Ft
Asante
$1,552/month
676 Sq Ft
Mountain Vista Ranch
$1,534/month
752 Sq Ft
Lake Pleasant
$1,507/month
689 Sq Ft
Surprise Center
$1,492/month
746 Sq Ft
Kingswood Parke
$1,477/month
769 Sq Ft
West Point Towne Center
$1,473/month
774 Sq Ft
Home at West Point Towne Center
$1,473/month
774 Sq Ft
Sun City Grand
$1,469/month
735 Sq Ft
Stadium Village North
$1,469/month
759 Sq Ft

Which Surprise neighborhoods have the most rentals available?

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

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
South Surprise
$1,439/month
722 Sq Ft
Briarwood
$1,444/month
763 Sq Ft
Surprise Center
$1,492/month
746 Sq Ft
Arizona Traditions
$1,432/month
780 Sq Ft
Surprise Farms
$1,432/month
780 Sq Ft
Lake Pleasant
$1,507/month
689 Sq Ft
West Point Towne Center
$1,473/month
774 Sq Ft
Home at West Point Towne Center
$1,473/month
774 Sq Ft
Sun City Grand
$1,469/month
735 Sq Ft
Kingswood Parke
$1,477/month
769 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 $1,448, you’ll want to make about $4,826 per month or $57,912 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 7.6% less expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $1,448 - $1,914. You can expect to pay 3.8% more for groceries, 44.7% more for utilities, and 4.7% more for transportation.

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16945 N Stadium Way,
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$1,469 - $2,825

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16630 N Pat Tillman Blvd,
Surprise, AZ 85387

$1,550 - $2,325

1-3 Beds

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Bungalows on Sarival

16755 N Sarival Ave,
Surprise, AZ 85374

$1,221 - $2,545

1-3 Beds

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Yardly Paradisi

12065 N 168th Ln,
Surprise, AZ 85388

$1,599 - $2,029

1-2 Beds

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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 September 2025.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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