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Average Rent in Surprise, AZ & Rent Trends
Rent prices and market trends across 8 apartment communities in Surprise, AZ. Updated daily.
Market Average
$2,128/mo
▼ 0.7% from last month
Lowest Available
$1,742/mo
cheapest unit on market
Communities
8
tracked daily
Units Listed
20
available now
Price Cuts This Week in Surprise, AZ
34 listed units across 6 buildings offering 3 bed units in Surprise, AZ dropped their asking rent in the past 7 days, an average cut of $87/mo. These are the largest cuts, tracked unit by unit with daily price checks.
| Apartment | Unit | Last Week | Now | Cut |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Promenade at Grand | Unit 3 | $1,740 | $1,465 | $275 |
| Avilla Meadows | Unit 1, The Alcove | $1,476 | $1,237 | $239 |
| Avilla Grand | Unit 10, The Haven | $2,005 | $1,772 | $233 |
| Avilla Grand | Unit 6, The Alcove | $1,483 | $1,296 | $187 |
| Avilla Grand | Unit 23, The Retreat | $1,779 | $1,595 | $184 |
| Avilla Meadows | Unit 4, The Alcove | $1,461 | $1,302 | $159 |
| Avilla Grand | Unit 22, The Retreat | $1,754 | $1,612 | $142 |
| Alta Surprise | Unit 2031, E2 | $1,416 | $1,286 | $130 |
Rent by Neighborhood in Surprise, AZ
Compare average rent across Surprise, AZ neighborhoods. Click any area to see detailed trends.
| Neighborhood | Avg Rent | 30d Change | From | Properties | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kingswood Parke | $1,843 | ▼ $30 | $1,164 | 7 | 211 |
| Sierra Montana | $1,820 | ▼ $33 | $1,349 | 3 | 26 |
| Marley Park | $1,796 | ▼ $50 | $1,287 | 3 | 29 |
| Pueblo El Mirage | $1,592 | ▼ $16 | $1,227 | 1 | 22 |
Is Rent Going Up or Down in Surprise, AZ?
As of September 2026, the average rent in Surprise, AZ is $2,128 per month across 8 apartment communities and 20 available units. Rents have decreased $14 (0.7%) over the past month.
The most affordable option is Avilla Grand starting at $1,742/mo. By unit type, a 3-bedroom averages $2,128/mo.
Prices range from $1,742 to $2,529 per month. The most common price point is the $2,200 range, where 7 units are currently listed.
Surprise, AZ Rent Price History
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| Month | Avg Rent | Change | Properties |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 2026 | $1,724 | - | 5 |
| June 2026 | $1,681 | -$43 | 7 |
| July 2026 | $1,648 | -$33 | 8 |
| August 2026 | $1,699 | +$51 | 8 |
| September 2026 | $1,712 | +$13 | 8 |
The trend line and monthly averages track each building's average listed price, recorded daily with outliers trimmed. The current month is a month-to-date figure, so it can sit above or below today's live market average shown at the top of this page.
Rent Price Distribution
Rent by Bedroom Type in Surprise, AZ
Rent Prices by Apartment in Surprise, AZ
| Property | Starting at | Average | Units | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avilla Grand | $1,742/mo | $1,846/mo | 6 | 3.9 |
| Promenade at Grand | $1,875/mo | $1,875/mo | 1 | 4 |
| Canyon Ridge Apartments | $1,899/mo | $1,899/mo | 1 | 4.4 |
| The Statler | $2,149/mo | $2,149/mo | 1 | 4.7 |
| Sierra Verde Townhomes | $2,149/mo | $2,199/mo | 2 | 4.1 |
| Avilla Meadows | $2,172/mo | $2,242/mo | 3 | 4.3 |
| Alta Surprise | $2,310/mo | $2,310/mo | 1 | 4.7 |
Frequently Asked Questions About Rent in Surprise, AZ
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Built on the 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Minimum to afford average rent
$85,000/year
Based on the 30 percent rule, using our tracked average rent of $2,128/mo.
Comfortable income
$102,000/year
Based on the 25 percent rule, leaving more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($1,742/mo), you need to earn at least $70,000/year.
Median household income in Surprise, AZ is $93,371 , about 9% below the comfortable-living threshold.
Cost of living in Surprise, AZ
Overall prices in Surprise, AZ runs above the national average by about 5% (BEA Regional Price Parity index 104.7, where 100 equals the U.S. average). The breakdown below estimates monthly costs for a single adult, using national consumer-spending baselines from the Bureau of Labor Statistics scaled by Surprise, AZ's regional price parities.
| Category | Monthly estimate |
|---|---|
| Rent (market average) | $2,128 |
| Utilities | $534 |
| Groceries | $531 |
| Transportation | $1,274 |
| Healthcare | $621 |
| Other goods and services | $994 |
| Estimated total | $6,084/mo |
Population
149,519
Median household income
$93,371
Census median rent
$1,917/mo
Census rent burden
31.9%
Median age
41.6
Mean commute
30 min
Methodology
Rent data
Sourced directly from each tracked apartment community and refreshed every 24 hours. Every listed unit price on this page is real and listed today.
Cost of living
Estimates combine national consumer-spending baselines from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (Consumer Expenditure Survey) with the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities (MARPP dataset). Both are peer-reviewed federal data releases published annually.
Salary to live comfortably
Applies the standard 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income rule on top of the listed rent. This is the same affordability guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Demographic figures
Median household income, population, median age, commute time, Census median rent, and rent as percentage of income come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates, the most recent complete release.
Cost of living and demographic figures were last published in 2023.
Google Search Trends for Surprise, AZ Apartments
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