Alta Surprise
16230 N Litchfield Rd,
Surprise, AZ 85374
$1,291 - $2,361 Total Monthly Price
Studio - 3 Beds
Rental Market Trends in Surprise, AZ
What is the average rent in Surprise, AZ?
$1,429/month
Average Rent
719 Sq Ft
Average Apartment Size
-1.1%
Decrease in the Last Year
Surprise, AZ Rental Market Overview
The average rent in Surprise, AZ is $1,429 per month. For comparison, the national average rent price in the US is currently $1,644/month, which means Surprise rent prices are 13% lower than the national average.
- Studio apartments in Surprise average $1,387 per month.
- One-bedroom apartments in Surprise average $1,429 per month.
- Two-bedroom apartments in Surprise average $1,742 per month.
- Three-bedroom apartments in Surprise average $1,918 or more per month.
Data Updated: June, 2026
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How much has average rent changed in Surprise, AZ?
In the past year, rent has decreased by 1.1%, which averages out to $15 less per month.
Market Trends Over Time
The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
Last Updated June 2026
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Rent Ranges in Surprise, AZ
Last Updated June 2026
$1,501 - $2,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Percentage*
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0%
Below $700/month
0%
$700 - $1,000/month
17%
$1,001 - $1,500/month
74%
$1,501 - $2,000/month
9%
Above $2,000/month
Rent by Neighborhood
Last Updated Today
What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Surprise?
Based on current rent prices, Lake Pleasant, South Surprise and Briarwood are the most affordable neighborhoods in Surprise.
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What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Surprise?
Based on current rent prices, Briarwood, South Surprise and Lake Pleasant 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 $1,429, you’ll want to make about $4,763 per month or $57,156 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 2.8% higher than the national average. Generally, housing in Surprise is 8.7% less expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $1,387 - $1,918. You can expect to pay 3.2% more for groceries, 38.6% more for utilities, and 7.3% 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.
Studio
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One Bedroom
$1,472/month
$1,308/month
Two Bedroom
$1,836/month
$1,638/month
Three Bedroom
$1,990/month
$2,015/month
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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 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.