Orchard Springs 55+ Apartments
13380 N Cotton Ln,
Surprise, AZ 85388
1-3 Beds | $1,207 - $1,676
Rental Market Trends in Surprise, AZ
Updated July 2026
The average rent in Surprise, AZ is $1,419/month.
Rent in Surprise is roughly equal to the national average rent of of $1,663/month.
$1,419/month
Average Rent
719 Sq Ft
Average Size
-1.7%
Change / Year
1,811
Available Apartments
Surprise rent varies by unit size and layout:
- Studio apartments in Surprise average $1,345 per month.
- One-bedroom apartments in Surprise average $1,419 per month.
- Two-bedroom apartments in Surprise average $1,731 per month.
- Three-bedroom apartments in Surprise average $1,906 or more per month.
Average Rent by Home Type
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How much has average rent changed in Surprise, AZ?
In the past year, rent has decreased by 1.7%, which averages out to $24 less per month.
Market Trends Over Time
July 2026
2025
2026
Rent Ranges in Surprise, AZ
July 2026
$1,501 - $2,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Percentage*
Rent Range
0%
Below $700/month
0%
$700 - $1,000/month
17%
$1,001 - $1,500/month
71%
$1,501 - $2,000/month
11%
Above $2,000/month
Rent by Neighborhood
What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Surprise?
Based on current rent prices, South Surprise, Lake Pleasant and Briarwood are the most affordable neighborhoods in Surprise.
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Surprise?
Based on current rent prices, Briarwood, Lake Pleasant and South Surprise are the most expensive neighborhoods in Surprise.
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Which Surprise neighborhoods have the most rentals available?
The neighborhoods in Surprise with the most apartments available are South Surprise, Briarwood and Lake Pleasant .
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What salary do I need to live comfortably in Surprise, AZ?
Because the average rent in Surprise is $1,419, you’ll want to make about $4,730 per month or $56,760 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 3.3% higher than the national average. Generally, housing in Surprise is 8.3% less expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $1,345 - $1,906. You can expect to pay 3.4% more for groceries, 38.9% more for utilities, and 6.8% more for transportation.
How does Surprise, AZ compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?
Use the tool below to compare Surprise, AZ to other nearby cities and neighborhoods. The Apartments.com neighborhood guides provide you with insight into the area’s transportation, things to do, and more.
View the Surprise Area GuideStudio
$1,347/month
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One Bedroom
$1,408/month
$1,270/month
Two Bedroom
$1,730/month
$1,633/month
Three Bedroom
$1,918/month
$1,903/month
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average rent in Surprise?
The average rent in Surprise is $1,419 per month, which is 14.7% lower than the national average of $1,663.
What is the average rent for a house in Surprise?
The average rent for a house in Surprise, AZ is $2,268 per month.
What is the average rent for a condo in Surprise?
The average rent for a condo in Surprise, AZ is $1,319 per month.
Are rents going up or down in Surprise?
Rents in Surprise, AZ are decreasing, with prices down 1.7% year-over-year and $24 less per month.
What rent range is most common in Surprise?
In Surprise, AZ, 71% of apartments fall between $1,501 - $2,000/month, though prices may vary depending on location and other factors.
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 June 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.
* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.