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Surprise Apartments
Last updated March 19 2024 at 3:54 AM

Surprise, AZ
199 Apartments for Rent

Surprise Apartment Renter's Guide

Overview


Population: 141,664
Population Density: 1,310.9 people/sq mile
Median Age: 41
Percentage of Family Households: 76%
Median Annual Income: $78,411 / year
Median Rent: $1,692 / month

What locals are saying

Flora Mae Statler gave Surprise, Arizona, its unusual name because she claimed that she "would be surprised if the town ever amounted to much."

Surprise is northwest of Phoenix

Surprise Demographics


How diverse is Surprise?

The representation of ethnic minorities in Surprise is lower than the national average. The eight main ethnic groups that make up the population of Surprise are White (65.9%), Hispanic Or Latino (22%), Black Or African American (3.8%), Two Or More (3.6%), Asian (2.7%), Other (1.5%), American Indian Or Alaska Native (0.4%), and Native Hawaiian Or Other Pacific Islander (0%).

What does the age breakdown look like for Surprise residents?

The median age in Surprise is 41 while the most populous age group of residents is the under 20 group.

How diverse is Surprise?

The representation of ethnic minorities in Surprise is lower than the national average. The eight main ethnic groups that make up the population of Surprise are White (65.9%), Hispanic Or Latino (22%), Black Or African American (3.8%), Two Or More (3.6%), Asian (2.7%), Other (1.5%), American Indian Or Alaska Native (0.4%), and Native Hawaiian Or Other Pacific Islander (0%).

What does the age breakdown look like for Surprise residents?

The median age in Surprise is 41 while the most populous age group of residents is the under 20 group.

Surprise Crime


Overall Crime

Below Average
Overall crime in Surprise is below average in comparison to the national average.

Violent Crime

Below Average
The level of violent crime in Surprise is below average compared to the national average violent crime rate.

Property Crime

Below Average
The level of property crime in Surprise is below average compared to the national average property crime rate.

Top Schools in Surprise


Elementary Schools

9 /10
Legacy Traditional School - Surprise
Charter
K-8
Charter
K-8
1,797 Students
13 Reviews
1,797
Students
13 Reviews
8 /10
Cimarron Springs Elementary School
Public
PK-8
Public
PK-8
824 Students
18 Reviews
824
Students
18 Reviews
8 /10
Canyon Ridge
Public
PK-8
Public
PK-8
905 Students
21 Reviews
905
Students
21 Reviews

Middle Schools

9 /10
Legacy Traditional School - Surprise
Charter
K-8
Charter
K-8
1,797 Students
13 Reviews
1,797
Students
13 Reviews
8 /10
Cimarron Springs Elementary School
Public
PK-8
Public
PK-8
824 Students
18 Reviews
824
Students
18 Reviews
8 /10
Canyon Ridge
Public
PK-8
Public
PK-8
905 Students
21 Reviews
905
Students
21 Reviews

High Schools

7 /10
Shadow Ridge High School
Public
9-12
Public
9-12
2,181 Students
8 Reviews
2,181
Students
8 Reviews
6 /10
Willow Canyon High School
Public
9-12
Public
9-12
1,799 Students
14 Reviews
1,799
Students
14 Reviews
6 /10
Imagine Preparatory High School at Surprise
Charter
9-12
Charter
9-12
346 Students
37 Reviews
346
Students
37 Reviews
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Average rent in Surprise, Arizona

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The average rent for a 1 bedroom apartment in Surprise is $1,562, while the average rent for a 2 bedroom apartment is $1,929. Rent rates updated 5 days ago
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Find an apartment for rent in Surprise, AZ


Searching for an apartment for rent in Surprise, AZ? Look no further! Apartment List will help you find a perfect apartment near you. There are 199 available rental units listed on Apartment List in Surprise. Click on listings to see photos, floorplans, amenities, prices and availability, and much more!

The average rent in Surprise is $1,484 for a studio, $1,562 for a one-bedroom apartment, and $1,929 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you are looking for a deal, keep an eye out for a red pulsing icon that indicates rent specials.

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You can trust Apartment List to help you find your next Surprise, AZ apartment rental! After all, everyone deserves a home they love.

Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

How much is rent in Surprise?

In Surprise, the average rent is $1,484 for a studio, $1,562 for a 1-bedroom, $1,929 for a 2-bedroom, and $2,228 for a 3-bedroom. For more information on rental trends in Surprise, check out our monthly Surprise Rent Report.

How can I find a cheap apartment in Surprise?

You can find the lowest-priced apartments in Surprise by using the cheap apartments filter.

How can I find a pet-friendly apartment in Surprise?

You can use the pet-friendly filter to find Surprise apartments that allow pets.

How much should I pay for rent in Surprise?

The answer to this question depends on your household income and a couple of other factors. You can use our Rent Calculator to figure out how much you should spend on rent in Surprise.

How can I find off-campus housing in Surprise?

You can use the off-campus housing filters to find apartments near colleges located in or around Surprise. Some of the colleges and universities in the area include Arizona State University-Tempe, Phoenix College, Mesa Community College, GateWay Community College, and Rio Salado College.