Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on March 17, 2026

Average rent in
Surprise, AZ

Last updated on March 17, 2026

Last updated on March 17, 2026

Bedroom count

Property type

As of March 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Surprise, AZ is $2,000. This is +5%, or $99, higher than the national average.

$1.14

average price per square foot

Median rent

$2,000

Flat
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

284

for rent on Zumper.com

As of March 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Surprise, AZ is $2,000. This is +5%, or $99, higher than the national average.

$1.14

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

7%
85%
6%
1%
1%
$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 remained the same in the last month and have remained the same 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 $1,742. A 1-bedroom apartment in Surprise, AZ costs about $1,470 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $1,694. Houses for rent in Surprise, AZ are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $2,050.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$1,447

1%

2%

2 bedroom

$1,820

No Change

2%

3 bedroom

$1,950

4%

2%

4 bedroom

$2,237

1%

1%

Studio

$1,575

No Change

34%

Studio

Average rent

$1,575

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

34%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,447

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

2%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,820

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

2%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,950

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

2%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,237

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

1%

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$2,000
increased by5%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,295
increased by21%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Surprise, AZ is 13% 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

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Discover rentals in Surprise, AZ

15380 W Young St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Surprise

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12123 W Bell Rd - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.3

Very good

12123 W Bell Rd

12123 W Bell Rd, Surprise, AZ 85378

2 beds

2 baths

$1,200

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15380 W Young St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

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Hayden Farms - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.5

Very good

Hayden Farms

12570 N Cotton Ln, Surprise, AZ 85388

3 beds

2 baths

$1,545–$1,745

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17760 W Woodrow Ln - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Sierra Montana house for rent in Surprise

3 beds

3 baths

$1,745

$1,595

Price drop

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 baths

$1,599

House for rent

Available Nov 6

15750 W Watson Ln - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Greenway Park At Surprise house for rent in Surprise

SINGLE_FAMILY - Surprise, AZ

15750 W Watson Ln, Surprise, AZ 85379

3 beds

2 baths

$1,600

House for rent

17023 W Bridlington Ln - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Bell West Ranch house for rent in Surprise

3 beds

2 baths

$1,795

$1,695

Price drop

House for rent

Available Feb 13