
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Sunnyside Neighborhood of Flagstaff, AZ from $500 (38 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Sunnyside area of Flagstaff.


51 S Maricopa St, Unit 501

51 S Maricopa St, Unit 1001

51 S Maricopa St, Unit 25 S Maricopa ST 102

51 S Maricopa St, Unit 25 S Maricopa ST 102

51 S Maricopa St, Unit 25 S Maricopa ST 102

51 S Maricopa St, Unit 25 S Maricopa ST 102

Santa Fe

1720 West St
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Butterfield Apartments

1411 N Fourth St

2110 N 1st St

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2809 N Ellen St

Legacy Pines

Skyline Lofts

Canyon Springs

4343 E Soliere Ave, Unit 2001

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The Summit at Flagstaff
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Village at Aspen Place

1650 E Ponderosa Pkwy, Unit 113

Canyon Del Rio Village Apartments + Townhomes

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Elkwood

323 S Elden St

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Timberline Place

Pinehurst At Flagstaff

2920 N Center St

Cedarcrest Village
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1402 E Scarlet Dr

2219 E Dortha Ave

117 E Ellery Ave

1909 N 3rd St

2703 N Rose St

Ponderosa Park

1471 N San Francisco St

1650 E Ponderosa Pkwy

3850 Fanning Dr
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1918 N San Francisco St

The Flats at Rio
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 | $1,782 | $1,025 | $2,031 |
| Sunnyside 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,996 | $850 | $2,485 |
| Sunnyside 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,329 | $649 | $3,331 |
| Sunnyside 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,899 | $919 | $3,856 |
| Sunnyside 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,885 | $794 | $5,855 |
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There are currently 38 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 $1,480. Legacy Pines has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,625. 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 | $1,480 |
| Legacy Pines | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,625 |
| Skyline Lofts | 1A | 1BR,1BA | $1,695 |
| Canyon Springs | Aspen | 1BR,1BA | $1,699 |
| Ponderosa Park | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,723 |
| Elkwood | E1A | Studio,1BA | $1,830 |
| Timberline Place | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,856 |
| The Summit at Flagstaff | B1 | 2BR,2BA | $1,919 |
| WELCOME TO 1965 MOUNTAIN VIEW | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,925 |
| Village at Aspen Place | B1 | 1BR,1BA | $2,030 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Sunnyside, AZ
As of July 17, 2026 the best value apartment in the Sunnyside area is the $2.25 price per square foot 136 E Paseo del Rio Model at 136 E Paseo del Rio, Unit 2 in the in the La Plaza Vieja neighborhood starting from $3,400. The second greatest value Sunnyside apartment is the 4x4 Model at Wavertree Apartments starting at $850 with a $0.57 price per square foot in the La Plaza Vieja 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 136 E Paseo del Rio, Unit 2 | 136 E Paseo del Rio | 4BR,4BA | $2.25 |
| Wavertree Apartments | 4x4 | 4BR,4BA | $0.57 |
| Canyon Del Rio Village Apartments + Townhomes | Townhome A | 3BR,2.5BA | $2.29 |
| The Summit at Flagstaff | C1BR | 3BR,2BA | $2.27 |
| The Overlook at Buffalo Park | 2x2 | 2BR,2BA | $2.20 |
| The Flats at Rio | 2/2 | 2BR,2BA | $2.32 |
| Lofts on the Mesa | 2 Bed 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $2.29 |
| Commons at Sawmill | 2 Bed Furn Premium | 2BR,2BA | $1.11 |
| WELCOME TO 1965 MOUNTAIN VIEW | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.47 |
| Canyon Springs | Aspen U | 1BR,1BA | $2.43 |
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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 Legacy Pines which is listed at $1,625, while the average apartment in Sunnyside costs $2,897.
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 29 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 $904 which is $1,993 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Sunnyside.
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