Cheap Apartments for Rent in Flagstaff, AZ from $500 (53 Rentals)

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property at 3200 S Litzler Dr

$1,100

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2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo for Rent

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3200 S Litzler Dr, Unit 23-142

3200 S Litzler Dr
FlagstaffAZ86005
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2809 N Ellen St
$1,600
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$1,600
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2809 N Ellen St

2809 N Ellen StFlagstaff, AZ 86004
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Elkwood
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$1,695 - $2,874
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Elkwood

1002 N 4th StFlagstaff, AZ 86004
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property at 4343 E Soliere Ave

$1,700

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$1,700
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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Aug 1

4343 E Soliere Ave, Unit 2001

4343 E Soliere Ave
FlagstaffAZ86004
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Pinehurst At Flagstaff
2 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Pinehurst At Flagstaff

1001 N 4th StFlagstaff, AZ 86004
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Cedarcrest Village
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Cedarcrest Village

2251 N Izabel StFlagstaff, AZ 86004

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Castle Rock Studios
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Castle Rock Studios

1313 S Milton RdFlagstaff, AZ 86001
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Aspen Shadows Townhomes
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Aspen Shadows Townhomes

4025 Lake Mary RdFlagstaff, AZ 86001
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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Flagstaff, AZ

Pricing Updated: 07/28/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Flagstaff, AZ area range in price from $649 to $8,957 with an overall median price of $6,337. The three Flagstaff neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are East Flagstaff at $1,025, Sunnyside at $649, and Switzer Mesa at $649. Here is today’s list of the top 10 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Flagstaff Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
East Flagstaff$2,500$1,0253
Sunnyside$2,898$649104
Switzer Mesa$5,855$64930
Cherry Hill$7,200$64937
Downtown Flagstaff$7,200$649142
Flagstaff Townsite$7,200$64955
Fort Tuthill Historic District$7,200$649133
Hospital Hill$7,200$64985
La Plaza Vieja$7,200$75061
North End Historic District$7,200$64959

Cheapest Available Flagstaff Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Flagstaff, AZ is a Studio unit found at The Place At Forest Ridge in the Fort Tuthill Historic District neighborhood priced from $1,419. Butterfield Apartments in the Sunnyside neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,455. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Flagstaff apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Place At Forest RidgeTontoStudio,1BA$1,419
Butterfield ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,455
University Square ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,480
Woodlands Village ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,480
Highland Village ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,499
Pine View Village ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,500
University WestOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,625
The LodgeA11BR,1BA$1,632

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Flagstaff, AZ

As of July 28, 2026 the best value apartment in the Flagstaff area is the $1.13 price per square foot 6 Beds, 5 baths Model at 519 W Tombstone Ave in the in the La Plaza Vieja neighborhood starting from $4,500. The second greatest value Flagstaff apartment is the 136 E Paseo del Rio Model at 136 E Paseo del Rio, Unit 2 starting at $750 with a $0.50 price per square foot in the La Plaza Vieja neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Flagstaff apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
519 W Tombstone Ave6 Beds, 5 baths6BR,5BA$1.13
136 E Paseo del Rio, Unit 2136 E Paseo del Rio4BR,4BA$0.50
Wavertree Apartments4x44BR,4BA$0.53
Skyline LoftsC23BR,1.5BA$1.83
119 S Florence St, Unit Building c119 S Florence St4BR,4BA$0.67
Clear Creek Village2BR/2BA - 9502BR,2BA$0.92
Fremont Station2 Bedroom 2 Bath XL2BR,2BA$1.43
Ridge at Clear Creek2BR/2BA2BR,2BA$1.07
Park Place Flagstaff2x2 Style 52BR,2BA$1.68
Commons at Sawmill2 Bed Furn Premium2BR,2BA$1.11

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Flagstaff Overview

Flagstaff, Arizona has a little something for everyone. Mild weather, a diverse and vibrant culture, and outdoors charms ranging from numerous trails to skiing and snowboarding opportunities are just a few of the features of the city. Mass transit is available to help you traverse the city, and it's easy to hit the numerous convenient interstates when you want to adventure farther out. Overall, Flagstaff is a great place to visit and an even better place to find a new home among the many wonderful options in Flagstaff apartments available to live in.

Why live in Flagstaff, AZ?

Flagstaff, Arizona is attractive to visitors due to features such as its mild climate, including relatively little precipitation. It attracts educated visitors with features such as Northern Arizona University and an economy based largely on scientific and technological research. The variety of terrains and elevations make it a good place for those who love the outdoors, while those who love arts and culture can visit venues such as symphonies, concerts, museums, and a wide variety of theaters.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Flagstaff Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Flagstaff?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Flagstaff is under $1,632.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Flagstaff?

The cheapest apartment in Flagstaff is University Square Apartments which is listed at $1,480, while the average apartment in Flagstaff costs $6,337.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Flagstaff?

Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 453 regular apartments in Flagstaff that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Flagstaff?

Cheap apartments in Flagstaff have an average cost of $1,611 which is $4,726 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Flagstaff.

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