Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Sunnyside Neighborhood of Flagstaff, AZ from $500 (21 Rentals)

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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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Sunnyside, Flagstaff, AZ Local Guide

Cheapest Available Sunnyside Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Sunnyside area of Flagstaff, AZ is a Studio unit found at Butterfield Apartments priced from $1,575. Skyline Lofts has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,695. Here are the most affordable Sunnyside apartments for rent in Flagstaff, AZ:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Butterfield ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,575
Skyline Lofts1A1BR,1BA$1,695
Ponderosa Park1x11BR,1BA$1,700
The Summit at FlagstaffA11BR,1BA$1,720
Legacy PinesTwo Bedroom, One Bath2BR,1BA$1,745

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Sunnyside, AZ

As of May 31, 2026 the best value apartment in the Sunnyside area is the $0.60 price per square foot 4x4 Model at Wavertree Apartments in the in the La Plaza Vieja neighborhood starting from $900. The second greatest value Sunnyside apartment is the 3 Bed 3 Bath Model at Lofts on the Mesa starting at $3,155 with a $2.39 price per square foot in the Switzer Mesa neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Sunnyside apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Wavertree Apartments4x44BR,4BA$0.60
Lofts on the Mesa3 Bed 3 Bath3BR,3BA$2.39
300 S Paseo del Flag, Unit #1300 S Paseo del Flag3BR,1BA$2.14
Commons at Sawmill2 Bed Furn Premium2BR,2BA$1.16
1600 N Center St, Unit 1600 center st Apt #31600 N Center St2BR,1BA$2.19
Canyon SpringsAspen1BR,1BA$2.48
Legacy PinesTwo Bedroom, One Bath2BR,1BA$2.37
The Overlook at Buffalo Park1x1 Phase One1BR,1BA$2.82
WELCOME TO 1965 MOUNTAIN VIEW1 Bedroom ALT1BR,1BA$2.68
The Summit at FlagstaffA11BR,1BA$2.49

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From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Sunnyside, Flagstaff, AZ

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Among cities in Arizona for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you Lifestyle Ratings of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, including Flagstaff. Lifestyle Ratings show you the best fit for your needs and interests. This takes in many factors including our Star Ratings to compare for proximity to parks, luxury amenities, features that make it easier to raise kids, raising pets, transit options, and how walkable or bikeable each community and area is. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Sunnyside Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Sunnyside?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Sunnyside is under $2,030.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Sunnyside?

The cheapest apartment in Sunnyside is Butterfield Apartments which is listed at $1,655, while the average apartment in Sunnyside costs $2,670.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Sunnyside?

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 33 regular apartments in Sunnyside 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 Sunnyside?

Cheap apartments in Sunnyside have an average cost of $984 which is $1,686 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Sunnyside.

Expert Rental Resources

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Neighborhood and Market Insights: How to Choose the Right Area to Rent

Written by: Robin Stewart

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A Seasoned Property Manager's Step-by-Step Guide to Getting Your Deposit Back

Written by: Lauren Harrington

I’m going to talk with you as a seasoned property manager and friend. So, let’s start with your security deposit. I want you to think about this guide as insider information. You deserve your deposit back.

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Expert Solutions for Creating the Perfect Work-From-Home Apartment Layouts

Written by: Lauren Harrington

This article is based on first-hand experience managing apartment communities and helping renters adapt to their spaces after moving in.

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What Does “Rent Burdened” Mean? How Much Rent Is Too Much

Written by: Lauren Harrington

This article draws from first-hand renter experiences and recurring financial challenges reported after moving in.