Cheap Apartments for Rent in Flagstaff, AZ from $500 (17 Rentals)

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Aug 4

1385 W University Ave

FlagstaffAZ86001

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Sierra on 66
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$1,227 - $1,701
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1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Sierra on 66

2292 S Alvan Clark BlvdFlagstaff, AZ 86001
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property at 907 W Summit Ave

$1,300 - $1,850

Studio To 1 Bedroom Rentals

Available Jun 1

907 W Summit Ave

FlagstaffAZ86001

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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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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Flagstaff, AZ

Pricing Updated: 04/28/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Flagstaff, AZ area range in price from $599 to $3,746 with an overall median price of $2,571. The three Flagstaff neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are La Plaza Vieja at $599, Downtown Flagstaff at $599, and Hospital Hill at $599. Here is today’s list of the top 10 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Flagstaff Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
La Plaza Vieja$2,099$59988
Downtown Flagstaff$2,325$599177
Hospital Hill$2,415$599144
South Side$2,465$599233
North End Historic District$2,500$73981
Fort Tuthill Historic District$2,515$599173
Woodlands Village$2,527$599188
Flagstaff Townsite$2,535$73971
East Flagstaff$2,589$599184
Sunnyside$2,877$599153

Cheapest Available Flagstaff Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Flagstaff, AZ is a 4 Beds unit found at Commons at Sawmill in the La Plaza Vieja neighborhood priced from $780. Tanglewood Villas in the East Flagstaff neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,100. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Flagstaff apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Commons at Sawmill4 Bed Unf Premium4BR,2BA$780
Tanglewood VillasOne bed1BR,1BA$1,100
The Place At Forest RidgeTontoStudio,1BA$1,349
Pine View Village ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,430
University Square ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,445

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Flagstaff, AZ

As of April 28, 2026 the best value apartment in the Flagstaff area is the $0.60 price per square foot Four Bedroom Four Bath (by-the-bed) Model at Wavertree Apartments in the in the La Plaza Vieja neighborhood starting from $900. The second greatest value Flagstaff apartment is the 3 Bed 3 Bath Model at Lofts on the Mesa starting at $3,120 with a $2.36 price per square foot in the Switzer Mesa 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.
Wavertree ApartmentsFour Bedroom Four Bath (by-the-bed)4BR,4BA$0.60
Lofts on the Mesa3 Bed 3 Bath3BR,3BA$2.36
119 S Florence St, Unit Building c119 S Florence St4BR,4BA$0.67
Elevation Luxury Apartments3x23BR,2BA$2.15
Clear Creek Village2BR/2BA - 9502BR,2BA$1.12
Ridge at Clear Creek2BR/2BA2BR,2BA$1.13
Aspen Leaf2 x 2 (860 SF)2BR,2BA$2.09
Sterling PointeMcMillian1BR,1BA$2.41
Sierra on 66Wander1BR,1BA$1.86
Tanglewood VillasOne bed1BR,1BA$1.99

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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 $1,499.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Flagstaff?

The cheapest apartment in Flagstaff is Tanglewood Villas which is listed at $1,100, while the average apartment in Flagstaff costs $2,571.

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 766 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 $889 which is $1,682 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Flagstaff.

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