Apartments for Rent in Surprise, AZ

Prices and availability in Surprise, AZ were last updated on 13 May 2026.

The best apartments in Surprise, AZ are: Townhomes at Sunnyside, 18089 W Westpark Blvd Surprise, AZ 85388, Town Surprise, 14919 W HONEYSUCKLE Lane Surprise, AZ 85374 and Avilla Meadows.

The average rent in Surprise, AZ is $1,749.

The price range for a studio apartment in Surprise, AZ is between $1,230 and $1,674.

The price range for a 1-bedroom apartment in Surprise, AZ is between $1,174 and $3,132.

The price range for a 2-bedroom apartment in Surprise, AZ is between $1,400 and $3,014.

The price range for a 3-bedroom apartment in Surprise, AZ is between $1,587 and $4,953.

In Surprise, 21% of the residents are renting compared to 79% owning a home, according to data from the U.S. Census Bureau. Large-scale apartment buildings with more than 50 units represent 10% of Surprise's rentals, 22% are small-scale complexes with under 50 units, and 67% are single-family rentals.

The age and size of multifamily buildings are among the most visible characteristics of the rental market in a city. In this case, the apartment buildings in Surprise are about 12 years old, on average. Of these, 94% have been built since 2000, representing the newer options on the market and typically offering more amenities. Rental buildings in the city have an average height of 3 stories. About all of the rental communities here are low-rise, garden-style communities, none are mid-rises, and none are high-rise buildings. These are true especially for large-scale multifamily buildings with over 50 apartments.

Studio apartments in Surprise are around 2% of rentals, while 1-bedroom floor plans represent 42% of the total stock. For those in search of larger rentals, 2-bedroom floorplans make up 45% of all rentals. More generous apartments with 3 bedrooms or more are also available in this city for those in search of more space.