
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Flagstaff Neighborhood of Flagstaff, AZ from $599 (21 Rentals)
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51 S Maricopa St, Unit 101

51 S Maricopa St, Unit 101

51 S Maricopa St, Unit 101

51 S Maricopa St, Unit 101

51 S Maricopa St, Unit 1201

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Woodcrest

2208 N 1st St

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101 S Park St

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1200 S Riordan Ranch St

122 E Butler Avenue

Flagstaff Senior Meadows

Castle Rock Studios

324 N San Francisco St

2219 E Dortha 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 | $1,638 | $1,025 | $1,810 |
| Downtown Flagstaff 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,790 | $699 | $2,704 |
| Downtown Flagstaff 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,987 | $649 | $3,181 |
| Downtown Flagstaff 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,621 | $739 | $9,519 |
| Downtown Flagstaff 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,097 | $699 | $5,855 |
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There are currently 21 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 $599. Wavertree Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 4 Beds apartment currently listed from $699. 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 | $599 |
| Wavertree Apartments | Four Bedroom Four Bath (by-the-bed) | 4BR, 4BA | $699 |
| 101 S Park St | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR, 1BA | $800 |
| 122 E Butler Avenue | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio, 1BA | $1,250 |
| Woodcrest | The Birch | 1BR, 1BA | $1,299 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Flagstaff, AZ
As of September 20, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown Flagstaff area is the $1.13 price per square foot 6BR 5BA Model at 519 W Tombstone Ave in the La Plaza Vieja neighborhood starting from $4,500. The second greatest value Downtown Flagstaff apartment is the 4x4 Model at Wavertree Apartments in the La Plaza Vieja neighborhood starting at $699 with a $0.47 price per square foot. 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 519 W Tombstone Ave | 6BR 5BA | 6BR, 5BA | $1.13 |
| Wavertree Apartments | 4x4 | 4BR, 4BA | $0.47 |
| Skyline Lofts | C2 | 3BR, 1.5BA | $1.79 |
| 520 S Verde St | Four Bedrooms | 2BR, 2BA | $2.18 |
| Cherry Flagstaff Apartments | 2 Bed 2 Bath | 2BR, 2BA | $2.12 |
| Trailside Apartments | B1 | 2BR, 2BA | $2.07 |
| Fremont Station | 2 Bedroom 2 Bath XL | 2BR, 2BA | $1.43 |
| University Square Apartments | Two Bedroom | 2BR, 2BA | $1.91 |
| Park Place Flagstaff | 2x2 Style 4 | 2BR, 2BA | $1.68 |
| 101 S Park St | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR, 1BA | $1.25 |
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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 $1,575.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Downtown Flagstaff?
The cheapest apartment in Downtown Flagstaff is 101 S Park St which is listed at $800, while the average apartment in Downtown Flagstaff costs $1,810.
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 119 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 $1,960 which is $0 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown Flagstaff.
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