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Flagstaff, AZ

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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 December 2025, the average apartment rent in Flagstaff, AZ is $1,316 for a studio, $1,700 for one bedroom, $1,995 for two bedrooms, and $2,558 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Flagstaff has decreased by -1.9% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,700/month
659 Sq Ft
House
$2,698/month
1,614 Sq Ft
Condo
$2,053/month
874 Sq Ft
Townhome
$2,758/month
1,235 Sq Ft
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Cost of Living

The cost of living in Flagstaff, AZ is 20.7% higher than the national average. Generally, housing in Flagstaff is 53.4% more expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $1,316 - $2,558. You can expect to pay 1.4% more for groceries, 8.3% less for utilities, and 6.5% more for transportation.

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Transportation

56

Somewhat Walkable

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

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.

44

Some Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

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

75

Very Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

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

Schools

Leupp Public School

Public

Grades PK-5

150 Students

Manuel De Miguel Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

579 Students

Sturgeon Cromer Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

395 Students

Charles W Sechrist Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

400 Students

Eva Marshall Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-6

394 Students

Summit High School

Public

Grades 7-12

93 Students

Sinagua Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

1,016 Students

Mount Elden Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

757 Students

Asdb - Region 1

Public

Grades PK-12

Flagstaff High School

Public

Grades 9-12

1,620 Students

Coconino High School

Public

Grades 9-12

1,528 Students

Summit High School

Public

Grades 7-12

93 Students

Ponderosa High School

Public

Grades 9-12

59 Students

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

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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 November 2025.