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Rental Market Trends in Flagstaff, AZ

What is the average rent in Flagstaff, AZ?

$1,777/month

Average Rent

679 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

-2.9%

Decrease in the Last Year

As of April 2026, the average rent in Flagstaff, AZ is $1,777 per month. For comparison, the national average rent price in the US is currently $1,641/month, which means Flagstaff rent prices are 8% higher than the national average. When you rent an apartment in Flagstaff, you can expect to pay about $1,355 per month for a studio, $1,777 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $2,067 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $2,685 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$1,355/month
431 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,777/month
679 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,067/month
951 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,685/month
1,239 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,157/month
623 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,756/month
1,279 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$3,377/month
1,965 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,527/month
638 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,932/month
906 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,990/month
767 Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Flagstaff, AZ?

In the past year, rent has decreased by 2.9%, which averages out to $52 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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Rent Ranges in Flagstaff, AZ
Last Updated April 2026
$1,501 - $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
13% $1,001 - $1,500/month
45% $1,501 - $2,000/month
36% Above $2,000/month

Rent by Neighborhood

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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Flagstaff?

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

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Switzer Mesa
$1,785/month
636 Sq Ft
Sunnyside
$1,860/month
722 Sq Ft
Woodlands Village
$1,869/month
671 Sq Ft
Timberline Place East
$1,972/month
710 Sq Ft
Ponderosa Trails Condominiums
$2,000/month
755 Sq Ft
South Side
$2,205/month
817 Sq Ft
Presidio in the Pines
$2,257/month
817 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Flagstaff?

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

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Presidio in the Pines
$2,257/month
817 Sq Ft
South Side
$2,205/month
817 Sq Ft
Ponderosa Trails Condominiums
$2,000/month
755 Sq Ft
Timberline Place East
$1,972/month
710 Sq Ft
Woodlands Village
$1,869/month
671 Sq Ft
Sunnyside
$1,860/month
722 Sq Ft
Switzer Mesa
$1,785/month
636 Sq Ft

Which Flagstaff neighborhoods have the most rentals available?

The neighborhoods in Flagstaff with the most apartments available are Woodlands Village, Switzer Mesa and Ponderosa Trails Condominiums .

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Woodlands Village
$1,869/month
671 Sq Ft
Switzer Mesa
$1,785/month
636 Sq Ft
Ponderosa Trails Condominiums
$2,000/month
755 Sq Ft
Presidio in the Pines
$2,257/month
817 Sq Ft
South Side
$2,205/month
817 Sq Ft
Timberline Place East
$1,972/month
710 Sq Ft
Sunnyside
$1,860/month
722 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 $1,777, you’ll want to make about $5,923 per month or $71,076 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 $1,355 - $2,685. 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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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.

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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