Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on September 15, 2026
Average rent in
Surprise, AZ
Average rent in
Last updated on September 15, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
Where Surprise rent stands today
Surprise, AZ rent rose 2.2% year over year, with a current median of $2,095/month. Renters pay $6 less per month on average than last year, a difference that is negligible and does not offset the overall rent increase.
Compared to national trends
Surprise runs 10.3% more expensive than the $1,900/month national median, positioning it as a higher-cost market with 346 total rentals primarily composed of houses.
Price ranges
Houses in Surprise rent for a median of $2,115/month, while apartments sit at $1,550/month. Most rentals are houses (92.8%), and bedroom counts cluster around 3-bed and 4+ bed units, which rent for $1,992/month and $2,290/month respectively.
Neighborhood spotlight
Mountain Gate rents fell 33.9% year over year to $2,115/month across 13 rentals. This decline stands out against the citywide 2.2% rise in Surprise, AZ.
Median rent
Median rent in Surprise
$2,095/mo
2%vs previous year
The average rent in Surprise is $2,095 per month as of September 2026. This is 10% above the national average rent, or $195 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Surprise
346
for rent on Zumper.com as of September 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 increased by 2% 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 $1,550, whereas a house costs $2,115. 1-bedroom apartments in Surprise run $1,349 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,645.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,724 |  2% | 33% | |
1 bedroom | $1,346 | No Change | 6% | |
2 bedroom | $1,899 | 1% | No Change | |
3 bedroom | $1,992 | 2% | 1% | |
4 bedroom | $2,290 | 1% | 1% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Countryside | $1,925 | |
Kingswood Parke | $1,950 | |
Mountain Vista Ranch | $2,000 | |
Rancho Gabriela | $2,100 | |
Roseview | $1,900 | |
Royal Ranch | $2,000 | |
Sierra Montana | $1,999 | |
Sierra Verde | $2,242 | |
Sun City Grand | $2,850 | |
Surprise Farms | $2,150 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,550 | 2% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,625 | 3% | No Change | |
Houses | $2,115 | 1% | No Change | |
Rooms | $863 | 3% | - |
Studio
Average rent
$1,724
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
33%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,346
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
6%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,899
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
No Change
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,992
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
1%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,290
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
1%
Surprise Farms
Average rent
$2,150
Rancho Gabriela
Average rent
$2,100
Sun City Grand
Average rent
$2,850
Royal Ranch
Average rent
$2,000
Sierra Verde
Average rent
$2,242
Sierra Montana
Average rent
$1,999
Mountain Vista Ranch
Average rent
$2,000
Kingswood Parke
Average rent
$1,950
Countryside
Average rent
$1,925
Roseview
Average rent
$1,900
Apartments
Average rent
$1,550
Last 30 days
2%
Condos
Average rent
$1,625
Last 30 days
3%
Houses
Average rent
$2,115
Last 30 days
1%
Rooms
Average rent
$863
Last 30 days
3%
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
10%higher than the national median
31%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
$2,480
4%$1,925
3%$2,000
2%$1,800
2%$1,790
8%$1,995
1%$2,295
5%$2,125
1%$1,649
6%$1,775
$2,000
5%$2,090
1%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
5d+ ago
12741 W Tasha Dr, Surprise, AZ 85378
2 beds
1 bath
$1,250
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Surprise
3 beds
2 baths
$1,328
Apartment for rent
4d ago
Verified
3 beds
2 baths
$1,845
$1,635
Price drop
House for rent
Available Aug 26
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
17190 W Gracemont St, Surprise, AZ 85388
5 beds
3.5 baths
$5,000
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
2d ago
Verified
15164 N 140th Dr, Surprise, AZ 85379
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,226–$4,042
Price drop
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
17785 W Bell Rd, Surprise, AZ 85374
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,264–$2,010
Apartment for rent
6h ago
Verified
4 beds
3 baths
$2,280
House for rent
Available Nov 17
15h ago
Verified
3 beds
2 baths
$1,905
House for rent
Available Sep 24
2d ago
Verified
15164 N 140th Dr, Surprise, AZ 85379
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,226–$4,042
Price drop
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
17785 W Bell Rd, Surprise, AZ 85374
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,264–$2,010
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
4 beds
3 baths
$2,285
House for rent
Available Aug 14
15h ago
Verified
3 beds
2 baths
$1,905
House for rent
Available Sep 24
2d ago
Verified
15164 N 140th Dr, Surprise, AZ 85379
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,226–$4,042
Price drop
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
17785 W Bell Rd, Surprise, AZ 85374
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,264–$2,010
Apartment for rent
6h ago
Verified
4 beds
3 baths
$2,280
House for rent
Available Nov 17
5d+ ago
Verified
3 beds
3 baths
$1,890
House for rent
Available Nov 10
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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 September 12, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Surprise?
Average rent prices in Surprise have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 2% since last year.
How does Surprise rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Surprise is 10% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $195 more per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Surprise?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Surprise are Roseview ($1,900/mo), Countryside ($1,925/mo), and Kingswood Parke ($1,950/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?
December offers the best timing for apartment hunting in Surprise, with the lowest seasonal rents and reduced competition from other renters compared to peak months like June.
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).