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Rental Market Trends in Flagstaff, AZ

What is the average rent in Flagstaff, AZ?

$1,787/month

Average Rent

678 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

-2.3%

Decrease in the Last Year

Flagstaff, AZ Rental Market Overview

The average rent in Flagstaff, AZ is $1,787 per month. For comparison, the national average rent price in the US is currently $1,644/month, which means Flagstaff rent prices are 9% higher than the national average.

  • Studio apartments in Flagstaff average $1,417 per month.
  • One-bedroom apartments in Flagstaff average $1,787 per month.
  • Two-bedroom apartments in Flagstaff average $2,070 per month.
  • Three-bedroom apartments in Flagstaff average $2,755 or more per month.

Data Updated: June, 2026

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$1,417/month
431 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,787/month
678 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,070/month
951 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,755/month
1,239 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$3,071/month
947 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,926/month
1,517 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$3,198/month
1,806 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,499/month
538 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,036/month
953 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,050/month
603 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,714/month
1,495 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$3,199/month
460 Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Flagstaff, AZ?

In the past year, rent has decreased by 2.3%, which averages out to $40 less per month.

Market Trends Over Time   The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
Last Updated June 2026
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Market Trends Over Time
Rent Ranges in Flagstaff, AZ
Last Updated June 2026
Above $2,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Flagstaff, AZ
Percentage*
Rent Range
0% Below $700/month
6% $700 - $1,000/month
15% $1,001 - $1,500/month
38% $1,501 - $2,000/month
40% Above $2,000/month

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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Flagstaff?

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

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Sunnyside
$1,855/month
723 Sq Ft
Woodlands Village
$1,881/month
654 Sq Ft
South Side
$2,159/month
739 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Flagstaff?

Based on current rent prices, South Side, Woodlands Village and Sunnyside are the most expensive neighborhoods in Flagstaff.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
South Side
$2,159/month
739 Sq Ft
Woodlands Village
$1,881/month
654 Sq Ft
Sunnyside
$1,855/month
723 Sq Ft

Which Flagstaff neighborhoods have the most rentals available?

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

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Woodlands Village
$1,881/month
654 Sq Ft
South Side
$2,159/month
739 Sq Ft
Sunnyside
$1,855/month
723 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 $1,787, you’ll want to make about $5,956 per month or $71,472 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 19.1% higher than the national average. Generally, housing in Flagstaff is 53.3% more expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $1,417 - $2,755. 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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Flagstaff, AZ

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How does Flagstaff, AZ compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?

Use the tool below to compare Flagstaff, AZ to other nearby cities and neighborhoods. The Apartments.com neighborhood guides provide you with insight into the area’s transportation, things to do, and more.

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Apartment Averages

Sunnyside

Flagstaff, AZ

South Side

Flagstaff, AZ

Studio
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$1,389/month
One Bedroom
$1,925/month
$2,193/month
Two Bedroom
$2,300/month
$2,862/month
Three Bedroom
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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 June 2026.

Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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