Flagstaff

The Flagstaff Urban Flea Market is an awesome, eclectic mix of artisans who make and sell goods.
The Flagstaff Urban Flea Market is an awesome, eclectic mix of artisans who make and sell goods.
Hiking trails can be found through Flagstaff including the Forest Highlands area.
The Flagstaff Mall has eateries for almost anyone visiting from Sunnyside.

Flagstaff, AZ Area Guide

Where life is elevated

Outdoor Adventures Mountains Desert Skiing University Grand Canyon Historic

At 7,000 feet elevation in the world's largest ponderosa pine forest, Flagstaff combines mountain town living with a rich cultural scene. This high-altitude city, home to Northern Arizona University, features a downtown area where historic Route 66 architecture meets local shops and restaurants. The rental market shows average rents at $1,741, with a slight decrease of about 1% year-over-year. One-bedroom apartments average $1,663, while two-bedroom units typically rent for $2,079.

As the world's first International Dark Sky City, Flagstaff offers exceptional stargazing at the historic Lowell Observatory. The city sits just 80 miles from the Grand Canyon, while the San Francisco Peaks provide opportunities for hiking, mountain biking, and skiing at Arizona Snowbowl. Notable areas include the historic downtown district with its preserved architecture, the walkable Southside neighborhood near the university, and the tree-lined streets of east Flagstaff's Continental Country Club area. The community hosts the Route 66 Festival each September, and the monthly First Friday ArtWalk highlights local artists throughout downtown. From its astronomical significance to its outdoor recreation opportunities, Flagstaff offers a distinctive southwestern living experience.

Explore the City

Hiking trails can be found through Flagstaff including the Forest Highlands area.

The Flagstaff Mall has eateries for almost anyone visiting from Sunnyside.

The Flagstaff Urban Flea Market is an awesome, eclectic mix of artisans who make and sell goods.

Rent Trends

As of March 2026, the average apartment rent in Flagstaff, AZ is $1,303 for a studio, $1,727 for one bedroom, $2,028 for two bedrooms, and $2,670 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Flagstaff has decreased by -1.1% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,727/month
662 Sq Ft
House
$2,876/month
1,421 Sq Ft
Condo
$1,832/month
807 Sq Ft
Townhome
$1,879/month
501 Sq Ft
See Rental Market Trends in Flagstaff, AZ

Cost of Living

The cost of living in Flagstaff, AZ is 19.1% higher than the national average. Generally, housing in Flagstaff is 53.3% more expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $1,303 - $2,670. You can expect to pay 1.5% more for groceries, 10.1% less for utilities, and 3.9% more for transportation.

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Getting Around

Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Flagstaff, AZ is for everyday living.

Somewhat Walkable

56 / 100

You might be able to get out and walk when living in this area. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, but for others you’ll need a car.

Some Transit

44 / 100

You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.

Very Bikeable

75 / 100

This area is very bikeable. You’ll find a variety of bike paths and lanes.

Schools

Mountain School

Public

Grades K-5

Pine Forest School

Public

Grades K-8

Northland Preparatory Academy

Public

Grades 6-12

Pine Forest School

Public

Grades K-8

BASIS Flagstaff

Public

Grades K-12

Mount Elden Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

Northland Preparatory Academy

Public

Grades 6-12

Flagstaff High School

Public

Grades 9-12

Coconino High School

Public

Grades 9-12

BASIS Flagstaff

Public

Grades K-12

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Sawmill Nature County Park
  • Willow Bend Environmental Education Center
  • Volcanic Highlands
  • Riordan Mansion State Historic Park
  • Lowell Observatory

Commuter Rail

Airports

  • Flagstaff Pulliam

Top Apartments in Flagstaff

Houses for Rent in Flagstaff

Property Management Companies in Flagstaff, AZ

Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.