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Rental Market Trends in Flagstaff, AZ

What is the average rent in Flagstaff, AZ?

$1,698/month

Average Rent

648 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

-0.2%

Decrease in the Last Year

As of October 2025, the average rent in Flagstaff, AZ is $1,698 per month. For comparison, the national average rent price in the US is currently $1,630/month, which means Flagstaff rent prices are 4% higher than the national average. When you rent an apartment in Flagstaff, you can expect to pay about $1,362 per month for a studio, $1,698 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $2,013 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $2,617 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$1,362/month
419 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,698/month
648 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,013/month
944 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,617/month
1,221 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,059/month
747 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,699/month
1,593 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$3,183/month
1,926 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,720/month
689 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,052/month
981 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,680/month
1,618 Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Flagstaff, AZ?

In the past year, rent has decreased by 0.2%, which averages out to $2 less per month.

Market Trends Over Time   The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
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Market Trends Over Time
Rent Ranges in Flagstaff, AZ
Last Updated October 2025
$1,501 - $2,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Flagstaff, AZ
Percentage*
Rent Range
0% Below $700/month
9% $700 - $1,000/month
13% $1,001 - $1,500/month
49% $1,501 - $2,000/month
29% Above $2,000/month

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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Flagstaff?

Based on current rent prices, Sunnyside, Switzer Mesa and Woodlands Village are the most affordable neighborhoods in Flagstaff.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Sunnyside
$1,731/month
647 Sq Ft
Switzer Mesa
$1,735/month
612 Sq Ft
Woodlands Village
$1,960/month
652 Sq Ft
Timberline Place East
$1,961/month
712 Sq Ft
Ponderosa Trails Condominiums
$2,076/month
710 Sq Ft
South Side
$2,119/month
832 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Flagstaff?

Based on current rent prices, South Side, Ponderosa Trails Condominiums and Timberline Place East are the most expensive neighborhoods in Flagstaff.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
South Side
$2,119/month
832 Sq Ft
Ponderosa Trails Condominiums
$2,076/month
710 Sq Ft
Timberline Place East
$1,961/month
712 Sq Ft
Woodlands Village
$1,960/month
652 Sq Ft
Switzer Mesa
$1,735/month
612 Sq Ft
Sunnyside
$1,731/month
647 Sq Ft

Which Flagstaff neighborhoods have the most rentals available?

The neighborhoods in Flagstaff with the most apartments available are Switzer Mesa, Woodlands Village and South Side .

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Switzer Mesa
$1,735/month
612 Sq Ft
Woodlands Village
$1,960/month
652 Sq Ft
South Side
$2,119/month
832 Sq Ft
Ponderosa Trails Condominiums
$2,076/month
710 Sq Ft
Timberline Place East
$1,961/month
712 Sq Ft
Sunnyside
$1,731/month
647 Sq Ft
This information is based on data collected by CoStar Group researchers.†

What salary do I need to live comfortably in Flagstaff, AZ?

Because the average rent in Flagstaff is $1,698, you’ll want to make about $5,660 per month or $67,920 per year. The general guideline is to pay no more than 30 percent of your monthly income on rent. However, you’ll want to consider additional factors, such as your monthly bills and other expenses. Use our rent affordability calculator to help determine how much to budget for rent.

Cost of Living

The cost of living in Flagstaff, AZ is 21.2% higher than the national average. Generally, housing in Flagstaff is 51.6% more expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $1,362 - $2,617. You can expect to pay 1.7% more for groceries, 8.4% less for utilities, and 8.8% more for transportation.

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Apartment Averages

Sunnyside

Flagstaff, AZ

South Side

Flagstaff, AZ

Studio
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$1,366/month
One Bedroom
$1,929/month
$2,164/month
Two Bedroom
$2,457/month
$2,829/month
Three Bedroom
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Flagstaff, AZ 86001

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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 September 2025.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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