
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Sunnyside Neighborhood of Flagstaff, AZ from $500 (21 Rentals)
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2814 N Center St

1378 E Hatcher Dr, Unit STUDIO

1316 E Trevor Way

1411 N Fourth St

Butterfield Apartments

Skyline Lofts
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Legacy Pines

Ponderosa Park

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The Summit at Flagstaff

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Village at Aspen Place

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1600 N Center St, Unit 1600 center st Apt #3

Pinehurst At Flagstaff

Cedarcrest Village
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3565 N Manor Rd

117 E Ellery Ave

102 S Maricopa St

2627 N Rose St

1728 N West St

1471 N San Francisco St

1650 E Ponderosa Pkwy
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Sunnyside, Flagstaff, AZ Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Sunnyside?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sunnyside Studio Apartments | $1,784 | $1,025 | $2,006 |
| Sunnyside 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,098 | $1,150 | $2,681 |
| Sunnyside 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,385 | $649 | $3,331 |
| Sunnyside 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,640 | $739 | $3,856 |
| Sunnyside 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,711 | $794 | $5,855 |
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There are currently 21 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Sunnyside Neighborhood of Flagstaff, AZ.
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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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Butterfield Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,575 |
| Skyline Lofts | 1A | 1BR,1BA | $1,695 |
| Ponderosa Park | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,700 |
| The Summit at Flagstaff | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,720 |
| Legacy Pines | Two Bedroom, One Bath | 2BR,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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wavertree Apartments | 4x4 | 4BR,4BA | $0.60 |
| Lofts on the Mesa | 3 Bed 3 Bath | 3BR,3BA | $2.39 |
| 300 S Paseo del Flag, Unit #1 | 300 S Paseo del Flag | 3BR,1BA | $2.14 |
| Commons at Sawmill | 2 Bed Furn Premium | 2BR,2BA | $1.16 |
| 1600 N Center St, Unit 1600 center st Apt #3 | 1600 N Center St | 2BR,1BA | $2.19 |
| Canyon Springs | Aspen | 1BR,1BA | $2.48 |
| Legacy Pines | Two Bedroom, One Bath | 2BR,1BA | $2.37 |
| The Overlook at Buffalo Park | 1x1 Phase One | 1BR,1BA | $2.82 |
| WELCOME TO 1965 MOUNTAIN VIEW | 1 Bedroom ALT | 1BR,1BA | $2.68 |
| The Summit at Flagstaff | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $2.49 |
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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.
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