Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on May 1, 2026

Average rent in
Surprise, AZ

Last updated on May 1, 2026

Last updated on May 1, 2026

Bedroom count

Property type

As of April 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Surprise, AZ is $2,040. This is +5%, or $91, higher than the national average.

$1.19

average price per square foot

Median rent

$2,040

decreased by3%
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

282

for rent on Zumper.com

As of April 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Surprise, AZ is $2,040. This is +5%, or $91, higher than the national average.

$1.19

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

8%
81%
9%
1%
0%
$0-$1,500$0 - $1,500
$1,501-$3,000$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001-$4,500$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501-$6,000$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001-$50,000$6,001 - $50,000

Households

75%
25%
Owner-occupied
Renter-occupied

Median rent and rent ranges are based on Zumper inventory in the last 30 days. Household data are provided by the US Census Bureau.

Rent price trends in
Surprise, AZ

Rent price trends

Rent prices for all bedroom counts and property types in Surprise, AZ have increased by 3% in the last month and have decreased by 3% in the last year.

Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.

Rent comparables in
Surprise, AZ

The monthly rent for an apartment in Surprise, AZ is $1,711. A 1-bedroom apartment in Surprise, AZ costs about $1,419 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $1,674. Houses for rent in Surprise, AZ are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $2,099.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$1,384

2%

6%

2 bedroom

$1,892

No Change

1%

3 bedroom

$1,995

2%

1%

4 bedroom

$2,300

2%

No Change

Studio

$1,575

16%

50%

Studio

Average rent

$1,575

Last 30 days

16%

Last year

50%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,384

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

6%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,892

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

1%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,995

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

1%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,300

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

No Change

The table above reflects average rent prices in Surprise, AZ, broken down by the number of bedrooms, neighborhoods, and property types. The availability of data for each category is dependent on market inventory and will adjust depending on your selected filters.

Compare rent prices in Surprise, AZ to other cities

Median rent prices in Surprise, AZ for all bedroom counts and property types compared to Anthem, AZ.

Surprise

Median rent price$2,040
increased by5%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,415
increased by24%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Surprise, AZ is 16% lower than the median rent in Anthem, AZ.

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Cost of living in
Surprise, AZ

The overall cost of living in Surprise, AZ is 3% higher than the national average. Explore the cost of essential expenses, then use our rent calculator to help set your budget.

Expenses

accrued by most renters

Average cost

compared to national average

Goods & Services

3% higher

Groceries

4% higher

Health

15% lower

Housing

7% lower

Transportation

3% higher

Utilities

45% higher

Apartments for rent in Anthem

Discover rentals in Surprise, AZ

15380 W Young St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Surprise

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15380 W Young St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Surprise

Apartment for rent

Hayden Farms - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

8.3

Very good

Hayden Farms

12570 N Cotton Ln, Surprise, AZ 85388

3 beds

2 baths

$1,545–$1,745

House for rent

15620 N El Mirage Rd #1041 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Townhouse for rent in Surprise

Best Deal in Surprise!

15620 N El Mirage Rd #1041, Surprise, AZ 85378

3 beds

2.5 baths

$1,599

House for rent

Available Nov 6

11518 N 154th Ln - Photo 1 of 1

6h ago

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3 beds

2 baths

$1,840

$1,690

Price drop

House for rent

Available Apr 17

16545 N 157th Ave - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Mountain Vista Ranch house for rent in Surprise

Bell and Reems.

16545 N 157th Ave, Surprise, AZ 85374

3 beds

2 baths

$1,725

House for rent

16545 N 157th Ave - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Mountain Vista Ranch house for rent in Surprise

SINGLE_FAMILY - Surprise, AZ

16545 N 157th Ave, Surprise, AZ 85374

3 beds

2 baths

$1,725

House for rent

15724 W Smokey Dr - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

Mountain Vista Ranch house for rent in Surprise

3 beds

1.5 baths

$1,750

House for rent

Available Apr 10