
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Flagstaff Neighborhood of Flagstaff, AZ from $500 (10 Rentals)
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119 S Florence St, Unit Building c, Unit Building c

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1486 E Ivy Ln, Unit Bedroom 2, Unit Bedroom 2

1385 W University Ave

Santa Fe
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1385 W University Ave, Unit Arbors, Unit Arbors

907 W Summit Ave

Cedarcrest Village

2920 N Center St

1185 W University Ave
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Downtown Flagstaff, Flagstaff, AZ Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Downtown Flagstaff?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Downtown Flagstaff Studio Apartments | $1,545 | $1,025 | $1,744 |
| Downtown Flagstaff 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,983 | $960 | $4,508 |
| Downtown Flagstaff 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,045 | $649 | $3,382 |
| Downtown Flagstaff 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,995 | $739 | $3,748 |
| Downtown Flagstaff 4 Bedroom Apartments | $992 | $800 | $2,495 |
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There are currently 10 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Downtown Flagstaff Neighborhood of Flagstaff, AZ.
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Cheapest Available Downtown Flagstaff Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Downtown Flagstaff area of Flagstaff, AZ is a 4 Beds unit found at Commons at Sawmill priced from $780. Pine View Village Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,430. Here are the most affordable Downtown Flagstaff apartments for rent in Flagstaff, AZ:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Commons at Sawmill | 4 Bed Unf Premium | 4BR,2BA | $780 |
| Pine View Village Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,430 |
| Woodlands Village Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,445 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Flagstaff, AZ
As of May 04, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown 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 Downtown Flagstaff apartment is the 3 Bed 3 Bath Model at Lofts on the Mesa starting at $3,140 with a $2.38 price per square foot in the Switzer Mesa neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Downtown Flagstaff apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wavertree Apartments | Four Bedroom Four Bath (by-the-bed) | 4BR,4BA | $0.60 |
| Lofts on the Mesa | 3 Bed 3 Bath | 3BR,3BA | $2.38 |
| 119 S Florence St, Unit Building c | 119 S Florence St | 4BR,4BA | $0.67 |
| 300 S Paseo del Flag, Unit #1 | 300 S Paseo del Flag | 3BR,1BA | $2.14 |
| Clear Creek Village | 2BR/2BA - 950 | 2BR,2BA | $1.12 |
| Ridge at Clear Creek | 2BR/2BA | 2BR,2BA | $1.13 |
| Aspen Leaf | 2 x 2 (860 SF) | 2BR,2BA | $2.09 |
| Sterling Pointe | McMillian | 1BR,1BA | $2.41 |
| Canyon Springs | Aspen | 1BR,1BA | $2.54 |
| Legacy Pines | Two Bedroom, One Bath | 2BR,1BA | $2.23 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown Flagstaff Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Downtown Flagstaff?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Downtown Flagstaff is under $1,650.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Downtown Flagstaff?
The cheapest apartment in Downtown Flagstaff is Millpond Village Apartments which is listed at $1,500, while the average apartment in Downtown Flagstaff costs $2,250.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Downtown 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 71 regular apartments in Downtown 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 Downtown Flagstaff?
Cheap apartments in Downtown Flagstaff have an average cost of $870 which is $1,380 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown Flagstaff.
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