Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on July 30, 2026
Average rent in
Surprise, AZ
Average rent in
Last updated on July 30, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
Where Surprise rent stands today
Surprise, AZ rent is essentially flat year over year, with a current median of $2,100/month. Renters are paying roughly the same as last year, with no meaningful change in monthly rent levels across the city.
Compared to national trends
Surprise runs 8.8% more expensive than the $1,930/month national median, placing it slightly above average in cost among U.S. metros with 328 total rentals available.
Rent ranges by bedroom
In Surprise, studios rent for $1,724/month, 1-bedrooms for $1,399/month, 2-bedrooms for $1,925/month, 3-bedrooms for $2,000/month, and 4+ bedrooms for $2,298/month. This range reflects the variety of bedroom options available to renters in the city.
Neighborhood spotlight
Mountain Gate rents fell by 50.4% year over year to $1,785/month. This steep decline contrasts with the overall flat rent trend in Surprise, AZ, and shows localized market shifts.
Median rent
Median rent in Surprise
$2,100/mo
vs previous year
The average rent in Surprise is $2,100 per month as of July 2026. This is 9% above the national average rent, or $170 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Surprise
328
for rent on Zumper.com as of July 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Surprise rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Surprise, AZ
Average rent prices in Surprise have remained the same over the last month and have remained the same since last year.
Rent trends
Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.
Compare rent prices in
Surprise, AZ
Rent prices in Surprise vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Surprise is $1,566, whereas a house costs $2,149. 1-bedroom apartments in Surprise run $1,399 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,649.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,724 |  1% |  35% | |
1 bedroom | $1,399 | 2% | 1% | |
2 bedroom | $1,925 | 7% | No Change | |
3 bedroom | $2,000 | 1% | 3% | |
4 bedroom | $2,297 | 2% | 2% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Countryside | $1,950 | |
Kingswood Parke | $1,960 | |
Mountain Vista Ranch | $2,000 | |
Rancho Gabriela | $2,300 | |
Roseview | $1,995 | |
Royal Ranch | $2,095 | |
Sierra Montana | $1,972 | |
Sun City Grand | $2,800 | |
Surprise Farms | $2,290 | |
West Point Towne Center | $2,050 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,566 | 2% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,725 | 21% | No Change | |
Houses | $2,149 | 1% | No Change | |
Rooms | $1,174 | 6% | - |
Studio
Average rent
$1,724
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
35%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,399
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
1%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,925
Last 30 days
7%
Last year
No Change
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,000
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
3%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,297
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
2%
Surprise Farms
Average rent
$2,290
Sierra Montana
Average rent
$1,972
Royal Ranch
Average rent
$2,095
Rancho Gabriela
Average rent
$2,300
Sun City Grand
Average rent
$2,800
Mountain Vista Ranch
Average rent
$2,000
Roseview
Average rent
$1,995
Kingswood Parke
Average rent
$1,960
Countryside
Average rent
$1,950
West Point Towne Center
Average rent
$2,050
Apartments
Average rent
$1,566
Last 30 days
2%
Condos
Average rent
$1,725
Last 30 days
21%
Houses
Average rent
$2,149
Last 30 days
1%
Rooms
Average rent
$1,174
Last 30 days
6%
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.
How does rent in Surprise, AZ compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in Surprise and Anthem by all bedroom counts and property types.
Surprise
9%higher than the national median
25%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.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$2,415
13%$1,925
6%$2,020
3%$1,767
2%$1,835
4%$2,095
$2,260
6%$2,105
$1,675
5%$1,795
1%$2,099
3%$2,065
3%Cost of living in Surprise, AZ
Explore the cost of essential expenses, and then use our rent calculator to find out how much rent you can afford.
Expenses accrued by most renters | Average cost compared to national average |
|---|---|
| Goods & Services | 7% higher |
| Groceries | 3% higher |
| Health | 18% lower |
| Housing | 8% lower |
| Transportation | 7% higher |
| Utilities | 39% higher |
Discover rentals in Surprise, AZ
5d+ ago
House for rent in Surprise
17521 West Bajada Road, Surprise, AZ 85387
5 beds
3 baths
$1,100
House for rent
Available Jan 30
2d ago
12741 W Tasha Dr, Surprise, AZ 85378
2 beds
1 bath
$1,250
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Surprise
12493 N 174th Ln #NA, Surprise, AZ 85388
2 beds
1 bath
$1,450
$1,250
Price drop
House for rent
Available Aug 1
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Surprise
3 beds
2 baths
$1,328
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Surprise
15422 W Bajada Dr, Surprise, AZ 85387
4 beds
3.5 baths
$6,500
House for rent
5d+ ago
Surprise Farms house for rent in Surprise
16367 N 183rd Dr, Surprise, AZ 85388
3 beds
2 baths
$6,500
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Surprise
17168 W Rocklin St, Surprise, AZ 85388
3 beds
2.5 baths
$5,000
House for rent
5d+ ago
Kingswood Parke house for rent in Surprise
17311 N Kimberly Way, Surprise, AZ 85374
3 beds
3 baths
$5,000
House for rent
16h ago
Verified
15164 N 140th Dr, Surprise, AZ 85379
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,253–$3,014
Price drop
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
17785 W Bell Rd, Surprise, AZ 85374
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,310–$2,010
Apartment for rent
15h ago
Verified
3 beds
2.5 baths
$2,195
$1,980
Price drop
House for rent
Available Jun 9
1d ago
Verified
3 beds
2.5 baths
$2,210
$1,990
Price drop
House for rent
Available Jul 10
16h ago
Verified
15164 N 140th Dr, Surprise, AZ 85379
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,253–$3,014
Price drop
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
17785 W Bell Rd, Surprise, AZ 85374
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,310–$2,010
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
14670 N 174th Ln, Surprise, AZ 85388
4 beds
2 baths
$1,980
House for rent
Available Jul 28
5d+ ago
Verified
14761 W Lucas Ln, Surprise, AZ 85374
3 beds
2 baths
$1,795
House for rent
Available May 20
16h ago
Verified
15164 N 140th Dr, Surprise, AZ 85379
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,253–$3,014
Price drop
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
17785 W Bell Rd, Surprise, AZ 85374
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,310–$2,010
Apartment for rent
22h ago
Kingswood Parke house for rent in Surprise
3 beds
2 baths
$1,795
House for rent
4d ago
House for rent in Surprise
4 beds
3 baths
$2,300
$2,150
Price drop
House for rent
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Frequently asked questions for Surprise, AZ
Quick answers to common questions about the Surprise rental market.
How much is rent in Surprise?
The average rent in Surprise is $2,100 per month as of July 25, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Surprise?
Average rent prices in Surprise have remained the same over the last month and have remained the same since last year.
How does Surprise rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Surprise is 9% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $170 more per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Surprise?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Surprise are Countryside ($1,950/mo), Kingswood Parke ($1,960/mo), and Sierra Montana ($1,972/mo).
What salary do I need to afford rent in Surprise?
To comfortably afford rent in Surprise, you'd need to earn approximately $84,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Surprise?
Based on Zumper's July 2026 data, one-bedroom apartments in Surprise average around $1,440/month and two-bedrooms approximately $1,860/month.
Methodology
Rent prices are based on Zumper's rental listings from the past 30 days. Median rent is calculated across all available listings and property types on the platform. If you filter the page by bedroom count or property type, the pricing throughout the page will update automatically to reflect that segment of the rental market.
Household and population data come from the U.S. Census Bureau. Cost-of-living data is sourced from the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living Index (COLI).