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Average Rent in Flagstaff, AZ & Rent Trends
Rent prices and market trends across 9 apartment communities in Flagstaff, AZ. Updated daily.
Market Average
$2,538/mo
Lowest Available
$959/mo
cheapest unit on market
Communities
9
tracked daily
Units Listed
61
available now
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Rent by Neighborhood in Flagstaff, AZ
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| Neighborhood | Avg Rent | 30d Change | From | Properties | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flagstaff 86004 | $2,252 | ▼ $50 | $1,716 | 3 | 155 |
| Flagstaff 86001 | $2,042 | ▲ $136 | $839 | 8 | 56 |
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As of October 2026, the average rent in Flagstaff, AZ is $2,538 per month across 9 apartment communities and 61 available units.
The most affordable option is The Ridge at Clear Creek starting at $959/mo. By unit type, a 2-bedroom averages $2,538/mo.
Prices range from $959 to $3,206 per month. The most common price point is the $2,600 range, where 14 units are currently listed.
Flagstaff, AZ Rent Price History
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| Month | Avg Rent | Change | Properties |
|---|---|---|---|
| June 2026 | $2,192 | - | 7 |
| July 2026 | $2,079 | -$113 | 9 |
| August 2026 | $2,004 | -$75 | 9 |
| September 2026 | $2,032 | +$28 | 9 |
| October 2026 | $2,000 | -$32 | 7 |
The trend line and monthly averages track each building's average listed price, recorded daily with outliers trimmed. The current month is a month-to-date figure, so it can sit above or below today's live market average shown at the top of this page.
Rent Price Distribution
Rent by Bedroom Type in Flagstaff, AZ
Rent Prices by Apartment in Flagstaff, AZ
| Property | Starting at | Average | Units | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Ridge at Clear Creek | $959/mo | $959/mo | 1 | 3.6 |
| Clear Creek Village Apartments | $959/mo | $959/mo | 1 | 3.6 |
| Skyline Lofts | $1,849/mo | $1,849/mo | 2 | 3.3 |
| The Place at Forest Ridge | $1,850/mo | $1,895/mo | 3 | 4 |
| Timberline Place | $2,040/mo | $2,186/mo | 4 | 4.3 |
| The Summit at Flagstaff | $2,070/mo | $2,220/mo | 6 | 3.4 |
| Mountain Trail | $2,299/mo | $2,396/mo | 7 | 4.5 |
Frequently Asked Questions About Rent in Flagstaff, AZ
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Built on the 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Minimum to afford average rent
$102,000/year
Based on the 30 percent rule, using our tracked average rent of $2,538/mo.
Comfortable income
$122,000/year
Based on the 25 percent rule, leaving more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($959/mo), you need to earn at least $38,000/year.
Median household income in Flagstaff, AZ is $68,041 , about 44% below the comfortable-living threshold.
Cost of living in Flagstaff, AZ
Overall prices in Flagstaff, AZ runs below the national average by about 8% (BEA Regional Price Parity index 91.9, where 100 equals the U.S. average). The breakdown below estimates monthly costs for a single adult, using national consumer-spending baselines from the Bureau of Labor Statistics scaled by Flagstaff, AZ's regional price parities.
| Category | Monthly estimate |
|---|---|
| Rent (market average) | $2,538 |
| Utilities | $350 |
| Groceries | $523 |
| Transportation | $835 |
| Healthcare | $407 |
| Other goods and services | $652 |
| Estimated total | $5,306/mo |
Population
76,333
Median household income
$68,041
Census median rent
$1,555/mo
Census rent burden
35.3%
Median age
26.0
Mean commute
16 min
Methodology
Rent data
Sourced directly from each tracked apartment community and refreshed every 24 hours. Every listed unit price on this page is real and listed today.
Cost of living
Estimates combine national consumer-spending baselines from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (Consumer Expenditure Survey) with the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities (MARPP dataset). Both are peer-reviewed federal data releases published annually.
Salary to live comfortably
Applies the standard 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income rule on top of the listed rent. This is the same affordability guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Demographic figures
Median household income, population, median age, commute time, Census median rent, and rent as percentage of income come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates, the most recent complete release.
Cost of living and demographic figures were last published in 2023.
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