Sunrise is a city in Broward County, Florida, United States. Originally called 'Sunrise Golf Village,'City of Sunrise History the name did not sit well with the retirees whom developers wanted to attract, so a change was made to 'Sunrise.' As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 85,779. As of 2004, the population recorded by the U.S. Census Bureau is 90,227. Sunrise apartments for rent comparison page shows most up to date rent information on Sunrise apartments and houses. Rent information is obtained from multiple rental sources but we cannot guarantee their accuracy.