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Last updated on June 15, 2026
Average rent in
Surprise, AZ
Average rent in
Last updated on June 15, 2026
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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 $2,095/month. Renters are seeing a modest 1.0% increase month over month, with rents holding near recent levels after a peak of $2,200/month in mid-2024.
Compared to national trends
Surprise rents run 7.4% more expensive than the $1,950/month national median, positioning the city as a moderately priced market with 328 total rentals available.
Price ranges
Surprise rents range from studios at $1,724/month to 4+ bedrooms at $2,298/month, with 3-bedrooms making up the largest share of inventory at 43.6%. Houses have a median rent of $2,100/month, while apartments are lower at $1,649/month.
Neighborhood spotlight
Greer Ranch North saw rents fall 26.6% year over year to $2,120/month across 14 rentals, a sharper decline than the citywide flat trend. Surprize neighborhood also cooled with a 16.5% decline to $1,795/month, contrasting with Sun City Grand where rents rose 12.0% to $2,800/month.
Median rent
Median rent in Surprise
$2,095/mo
vs previous year
The average rent in Surprise is $2,095 per month as of June 2026. This is 7% above the national average rent, or $145 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Surprise
328
for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Surprise rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Surprise, AZ
Average rent prices in Surprise have increased by 1% 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 $1,649, whereas a house costs $2,100. 1-bedroom apartments in Surprise run $1,440 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,683.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,724 |  28% |  41% | |
1 bedroom | $1,384 | No Change | 3% | |
2 bedroom | $1,849 | 1% | 3% | |
3 bedroom | $1,995 | 1% | 3% | |
4 bedroom | $2,298 | 1% | No Change |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Ashton Ranch | $1,955 | |
Countryside | $1,980 | |
Kingswood Parke | $1,910 | |
Rancho Gabriela | $2,120 | |
Roseview | $2,035 | |
Royal Ranch | $2,024 | |
Sierra Montana | $2,195 | |
Sun City Grand | $2,800 | |
Surprise Farms | $2,175 | |
West Point Towne Center | $1,925 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,649 | 6% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,532 | 7% | No Change | |
Houses | $2,100 | 1% | No Change | |
Rooms | $1,227 | 20% | - |
Studio
Average rent
$1,724
Last 30 days
28%
Last year
41%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,384
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
3%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,849
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
3%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,995
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
3%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,298
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
No Change
Sun City Grand
Average rent
$2,800
Sierra Montana
Average rent
$2,195
Surprise Farms
Average rent
$2,175
Royal Ranch
Average rent
$2,024
Rancho Gabriela
Average rent
$2,120
Roseview
Average rent
$2,035
Ashton Ranch
Average rent
$1,955
Kingswood Parke
Average rent
$1,910
West Point Towne Center
Average rent
$1,925
Countryside
Average rent
$1,980
Apartments
Average rent
$1,649
Last 30 days
6%
Condos
Average rent
$1,532
Last 30 days
7%
Houses
Average rent
$2,100
Last 30 days
1%
Rooms
Average rent
$1,227
Last 30 days
20%
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
7%higher than the national median
28%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.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$2,500
11%$1,925
7%$2,000
2%$1,815
1%$1,895
4%$2,085
2%$2,295
4%$2,200
2%$1,695
2%$1,700
2%$2,087
4%$2,050
8%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
15854 W El Cortez Pl, Surprise, AZ 85387
5 beds
3 baths
$600
House for rent
Available Jun 25
5d+ ago
House for rent in Surprise
18399 W Jessie Ln #NA, Surprise, AZ 85387
4 beds
2 baths
$1,100
House for rent
Available Jun 9
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
5d+ ago
12741 W Tasha Dr, Surprise, AZ 85378
2 beds
1 bath
$1,275
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
House for rent in Surprise
17572 W Andora St, Surprise, AZ 85388
5 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
4h ago
Verified
15164 N 140th Dr, Surprise, AZ 85379
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,260–$2,912
Price drop
Apartment for rent
11h ago
Verified
17785 W Bell Rd, Surprise, AZ 85374
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,380–$2,068
Apartment for rent
2h ago
Verified
3 beds
2 baths
$1,970
House for rent
Available Jun 10
2h ago
Verified
3 beds
2 baths
$1,995
House for rent
Available Jun 10
4h ago
Verified
15164 N 140th Dr, Surprise, AZ 85379
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,260–$2,912
Price drop
Apartment for rent
11h ago
Verified
17785 W Bell Rd, Surprise, AZ 85374
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,380–$2,068
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
14761 W Lucas Ln, Surprise, AZ 85374
3 beds
2 baths
$1,910
House for rent
Available May 20
5d+ ago
Verified
15439 W Port Au Prince Ln, Surprise, AZ 85379
3 beds
2 baths
$1,845
House for rent
Available May 18
4h ago
Verified
15164 N 140th Dr, Surprise, AZ 85379
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,260–$2,912
Price drop
Apartment for rent
11h ago
Verified
17785 W Bell Rd, Surprise, AZ 85374
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,380–$2,068
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
3 beds
2 baths
$2,010
$1,900
Price drop
House for rent
Available May 21
2d ago
Verified
4 beds
2 baths
$2,760
$2,030
Price drop
House for rent
Available Jun 12
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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 $2,095 per month as of June 13, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Surprise?
Average rent prices in Surprise have increased by 1% 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 7% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $145 more per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Surprise?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Surprise are Kingswood Parke ($1,910/mo), West Point Towne Center ($1,925/mo), and Ashton Ranch ($1,955/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?
One-bedroom apartments in Surprise averaged around $1,500 per month in 2025, while two-bedroom units averaged around $1,900 monthly. These figures reflect the current rental market across the city's various neighborhoods and property types.
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).