Average Rent in Surprise, AZ
13 apartment buildings, 111 units. Real asking prices, refreshed daily.
Avg Rent
$1,753/mo
Cheapest
$1,245/mo
Properties
13
Units
111
Analysis
Rent Price Breakdown
Compare pricing across all 13 properties in Surprise, AZ.
Average Rent by Property
Starting Price vs Average
Rent by Bedroom Count
Price per Square Foot
Surprise, AZ Rent Prices
All 13 properties ranked by lowest available rent.
Youngtown Flats Apartments
12600 N 113th Ave, Youngtown, AZ 85363, USA
The Statler
14560 W Greenway Rd, Surprise, AZ 85374, USA
Sobremesa Villas
15601 Cactus Rd, Surprise, AZ 85379, USA
TerraLane on Cotton
17180 W Sweetwater Ave, Surprise, AZ 85388, USA
La Borgata
16671 N Litchfield Rd, Surprise, AZ 85374, USA
Canyon Ridge Apartments
17447 Ave of the Arts, Surprise, AZ 85378, USA
Avilla Meadows
15400 W Waddell Rd, Surprise, AZ 85379, USA
| # | Property | From | Avg | $/sqft | Rating | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Youngtown Flats Apartments 12600 N 113th Ave, Youngtown, AZ 85363, USA | $1,245 | $1,260 | $2.05 | 3.8 (37) | 2 |
| 2 | The Statler 14560 W Greenway Rd, Surprise, AZ 85374, USA | $1,249 | $1,544 | $1.86 | 4.7 (122) | 25 |
| 3 | Sobremesa Villas 15601 Cactus Rd, Surprise, AZ 85379, USA | $1,399 | $1,885 | $2.19 | 4.7 (25) | 23 |
| 4 | TerraLane on Cotton 17180 W Sweetwater Ave, Surprise, AZ 85388, USA | $1,399 | $1,562 | $1.91 | 4.7 (150) | 2 |
| 5 | La Borgata 16671 N Litchfield Rd, Surprise, AZ 85374, USA | $1,425 | $1,750 | $1.63 | 4.4 (153) | 6 |
| 6 | Canyon Ridge Apartments 17447 Ave of the Arts, Surprise, AZ 85378, USA | $1,441 | $1,671 | $1.65 | 4.4 (306) | 3 |
| 7 | Avilla Meadows 15400 W Waddell Rd, Surprise, AZ 85379, USA | $1,447 | $1,665 | $1.84 | 4.3 (53) | 7 |
Explore Each Property
Youngtown Flats Apartments
3.8 (37)12600 N 113th Ave, Youngtown, AZ 85363, USA
The Statler
4.7 (122)14560 W Greenway Rd, Surprise, AZ 85374, USA
Sobremesa Villas
4.7 (25)15601 Cactus Rd, Surprise, AZ 85379, USA
TerraLane on Cotton
4.7 (150)17180 W Sweetwater Ave, Surprise, AZ 85388, USA
La Borgata
4.4 (153)16671 N Litchfield Rd, Surprise, AZ 85374, USA
Canyon Ridge Apartments
4.4 (306)17447 Ave of the Arts, Surprise, AZ 85378, USA
Surprise, AZ Average Rent Prices 2026
The average rent in Surprise, AZ is $1,753 per month, based on 111 units across 13 apartment communities. Prices range from $1,245 at Youngtown Flats Apartments to $1,799 at Town Surprise.
Average Rent by Bedroom Type
| Type | Avg Rent | Starting From | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,433/mo | $1,249/mo | 8 |
| 1 Bed | $1,566/mo | $1,245/mo | 50 |
| 2 Bed | $1,899/mo | $1,620/mo | 39 |
| 3 Bed | $2,194/mo | $1,825/mo | 14 |
Every price comes directly from each property's leasing system, updated that morning. Request a neighborhood we don't cover and we add it within 24 hours.
Market Context
Who rents in Surprise, AZ, and what they pay
Tracked one-bedroom rent in Surprise, AZ averages $1,566/mo, with two-bedroom units averaging $1,899/mo. At the local median household income of $93,371, that works out to 23% of gross income, well within the 25 percent comfortable-rent threshold.
The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 2023 release pegged median gross rent in Surprise, AZ at $1,917/mo. The current tracked market average runs 9% below that benchmark, reflecting both two to three years of rent growth and the fact that the Census figure covers all renter-occupied housing in Surprise, AZ while the tracked market average covers units currently listed in larger apartment communities.
Who employs renters in Phoenix
Demand in the Phoenix rental market is shaped by the metro's largest private and public employers. The following organizations anchor local hiring and influence what renters can pay:
- Banner Del E. Webb Medical Center
- Costco
Mean one-way commute in Surprise, AZ is 30 minutes, per the Census ACS, useful context when weighing which properties sit inside reasonable reach of these employers.
What salary do I need to live comfortably in Surprise, AZ?
Built on the 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Minimum to afford average rent
$70,000/year
30 percent rule -- using our average rent of $1,753/mo.
Comfortable income
$84,000/year
25 percent rule -- leaves more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($1,245/mo), you need to earn at least $50,000/year.
Median household income in Surprise, AZ is $93,371 , about 11% above the comfortable-living threshold.
Cost of living in Surprise, AZ
Overall prices in Surprise, AZ runs above the national average by about 5% (BEA Regional Price Parity index 104.7, where 100 equals the U.S. average). The breakdown below estimates monthly costs for a single adult, using national consumer-spending baselines from the Bureau of Labor Statistics scaled by Surprise, AZ's regional price parities.
| Category | Monthly estimate |
|---|---|
| Rent (market average) | $1,753 |
| Utilities | $534 |
| Groceries | $531 |
| Transportation | $1,274 |
| Healthcare | $621 |
| Other goods and services | $994 |
| Estimated total | $5,709/mo |
Population
149,519
Median household income
$93,371
Census median rent
$1,917/mo
Rent as % of income
31.9%
Median age
41.6
Mean commute
30 min
Methodology
Rent data
Sourced directly from each tracked apartment community and refreshed every 24 hours. Every listed unit price on this page is real and listed today.
Cost of living
Estimates combine national consumer-spending baselines from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (Consumer Expenditure Survey) with the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities (MARPP dataset). Both are peer-reviewed federal data releases published annually.
Salary to live comfortably
Applies the standard 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income rule on top of the listed rent. This is the same affordability guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Demographic figures
Median household income, population, median age, commute time, Census median rent, and rent as percentage of income come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates, the most recent complete release.
Cost of living and demographic figures were last published in 2023.
Compare
Nearby cities in Arizona
How Surprise, AZ rent compares to other markets in the state.
| City | Avg Rent | vs Surprise, AZ | Properties |
|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix, AZ | $2,228 | +27% | 36 |
| Tempe, AZ | $2,049 | +17% | 24 |
| Scottsdale, AZ | $2,528 | +44% | 22 |
| Glendale, AZ | $1,597 | -9% | 22 |
| Avondale, AZ | $1,764 | +1% | 18 |
| Peoria, AZ | $1,675 | -4% | 15 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Surprise, AZ?
The average rent in Surprise, AZ is $1,753 per month, based on 111 units across 13 apartment buildings tracked by Average Rent. Prices are updated every morning through our proprietary data sourcing.
What is the cheapest apartment rent in Surprise, AZ?
The lowest available rent in Surprise, AZ starts at $1,245 per month. Availability changes daily as leasing data is refreshed each morning.
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Surprise, AZ?
1-bedroom apartments in Surprise, AZ average $1,566/mo. The lowest listed 1-bedroom starts at $1,245/mo across 50 units tracked.
How much is a 2-bedroom apartment in Surprise, AZ?
2-bedroom apartments in Surprise, AZ average $1,899/mo. Units start from $1,620/mo across 39 units currently listed.
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