Cheap Apartments for Rent in Flagstaff, AZ from $700 (9 Rentals)

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Cedarcrest Village
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Cedarcrest Village

2251 N Izabel StFlagstaff, AZ 86004
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Santa Fe
1 Bedroom Apartments

Santa Fe

2652 E Route 66Flagstaff, AZ 86004

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Flagstaff, AZ

Pricing Updated: 04/13/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Flagstaff, AZ area range in price from $780 to $19,890 with an overall median price of $4,749. The three Flagstaff neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are La Plaza Vieja at $780, Hospital Hill at $780, and Cherry Hill at $780. Here is today’s list of the top 10 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Flagstaff Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
La Plaza Vieja$1,695$780155
Hospital Hill$1,710$780167
Cherry Hill$1,725$780130
Downtown Flagstaff$1,725$780187
Flagstaff Townsite$1,725$780152
North End Historic District$1,725$800144
South Side$1,725$780141
Switzer Mesa$1,725$930120
Woodlands Village$1,725$780214
Fort Tuthill Historic District$1,739$930133

Cheapest Available Flagstaff Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Flagstaff, AZ is a 4 Beds unit found at Commons at Sawmill in the La Plaza Vieja neighborhood priced from $780. Santa Fe in the Downtown Flagstaff neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $950. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Flagstaff apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Commons at Sawmill4 Bed Unf Premium4BR,2BA$780
Santa FeEfficiency Studio1BR,1BA$950
Fremont Station5 Bedroom 5.5 Bath5BR,5BA$979

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Flagstaff, AZ

As of April 13, 2025 the best value apartment in the Flagstaff area is the $0.59 price per square foot 101/1101/601/701 Model at Wavertree Apartments in the in the La Plaza Vieja neighborhood starting from $880. The second greatest value Flagstaff apartment is the 119 S Florence St Model at 119 S Florence St, Unit Building d starting at $800 with a $0.67 price per square foot in the La Plaza Vieja neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Flagstaff apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Wavertree Apartments101/1101/601/7014BR,4BA$0.59
119 S Florence St, Unit Building d119 S Florence St4BR,4BA$0.67
The Summit at FlagstaffB12BR,2BA$2.09
Yugo Flagstaff Grove2 Bed, 2 Bath Renovated2BR,2BA$1.33
Elevation Luxury Apartments1x11BR,1BA$2.39
Butterfield ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.21
Sterling PointeMCMILLIAN1BR,1BA$2.12
Canyon Springs ApartmentsAspen1BR,1BA$2.38
Ridge at Clear Creek1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$2.28
The LodgeCottage1BR,1BA$2.49

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Flagstaff Overview

Flagstaff, Arizona has a little something for everyone. Mild weather, a diverse and vibrant culture, and outdoors charms ranging from numerous trails to skiing and snowboarding opportunities are just a few of the features of the city. Mass transit is available to help you traverse the city, and it's easy to hit the numerous convenient interstates when you want to adventure farther out. Overall, Flagstaff is a great place to visit and an even better place to find a new home among the many wonderful options in Flagstaff apartments available to live in.

Why live in Flagstaff, AZ?

Flagstaff, Arizona is attractive to visitors due to features such as its mild climate, including relatively little precipitation. It attracts educated visitors with features such as Northern Arizona University and an economy based largely on scientific and technological research. The variety of terrains and elevations make it a good place for those who love the outdoors, while those who love arts and culture can visit venues such as symphonies, concerts, museums, and a wide variety of theaters.

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Getting Around Flagstaff, AZ

Walk Score®

56 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

75 / 100

Very Bikeable

Biking is convenient for most trips

Transit Score®

44 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Flagstaff Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Flagstaff?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Flagstaff is under $1,430.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Flagstaff?

The cheapest apartment in Flagstaff is Santa Fe which is listed at $950, while the average apartment in Flagstaff costs $4,749.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in 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 997 regular apartments in 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 Flagstaff?

Cheap apartments in Flagstaff have an average cost of $912 which is $3,837 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Flagstaff.

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