Last updated on October 28, 2026

Average rent in
Flagstaff, AZ

Key takeaways for renters

  • Where Flagstaff rent stands today

    Flagstaff, AZ rent rose 2.4% year over year, with a current median of $2,150/month. Renters today are paying $50 more per month on average than last year despite a recent month-over-month decline of 3.1%.

  • Flagstaff runs 13.2% more expensive than the $1,900/month national median, positioning it as a pricier market for renters in Arizona with a total of 157 total rentals available.

  • Rent ranges by bedroom

    Studios in Flagstaff rent for about $1,485/month, 1-bedrooms around $1,700/month, and 2-bedrooms near $1,898/month, while 3-bedrooms and 4+ bedrooms reach $2,500 and $2,850/month respectively. These figures reflect the range renters face across bedroom sizes.

  • Neighborhood spotlight

    Cherry Hill rents fell 63.6% year over year to $1,785/month across 26 rentals, a large decline contrasting with the citywide 2.4% rise. Pinacle Pines also dropped 54.2% to $2,300/month, showing localized market shifts within Flagstaff.

Median rent

Median rent in Flagstaff

$2,150/mo

increased by2%

vs previous year

The average rent in Flagstaff is $2,150 per month as of October 2026. This is 13% above the national average rent, or $250 more per month.

$1.88

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Flagstaff

157

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Flagstaff rentals at each price point

85%64%43%21%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in Flagstaff, AZ

Average rent prices in Flagstaff have decreased by 3% over the last month and have increased by 2% since last year.

Rent trends

Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.

Compare rent prices in Flagstaff, AZ

Rent prices in Flagstaff vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Flagstaff is $1,895, whereas a house costs $2,522. 1-bedroom apartments in Flagstaff run $1,737 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,850.

Listings

Studio

$1,485

11%

15%

1 bedroom

$1,700

No Change

1%

2 bedroom

$1,897

No Change

5%

3 bedroom

$2,500

2%

No Change

4 bedroom

$2,850

No Change

9%

Studio

Average rent

$1,485

Last 30 days

11%

Last year

15%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,700

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

1%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,897

Last year

5%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,500

Last 30 days

2%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,850

Last year

9%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Flagstaff, AZ, broken down by the number of bedrooms, neighborhoods, and property types. The availability of data for each category is dependent on market inventory and will adjust depending on your selected filters.

How does rent in Flagstaff, AZ compare to other cities?

Compare median rent prices in Flagstaff and Anthem by all bedroom counts and property types.

Flagstaff

Median rent price$2,150
increased by13%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,350
increased by24%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Flagstaff, AZ is 9% lower than the median rent in Anthem, AZ.

Cost of living in Flagstaff, AZ

Explore the cost of essential expenses, and then use our rent calculator to find out how much rent you can afford.

Expenses
accrued by most renters
Average cost
compared to national average
Goods & Services11% higher
Groceries1% lower
Health1% lower
Housing47% higher
Transportation7% higher
Utilities11% lower

Discover rentals in Flagstaff, AZ

4th St Prof. Bldg - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

7.1

Very good

4th St Prof. Bldg

2501 N 4th St, Flagstaff, AZ 86004

Studio

-1 baths

$299

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
51 S Maricopa St #1002A - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

Pine Knoll condo for rent in Flagstaff

1 bed

1 bath

$695

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
101 S. Park St. - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

7.8

Very good

101 S. Park St.

101 S Park St, Flagstaff, AZ 86001

1 bed

1 bath

$800

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
3649 Canyon Loop - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

8.5

Very good

3649 Canyon Loop

3649 Canyon Loop, Flagstaff, AZ 86005

2 beds

2 baths

$1,400

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.

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Frequently asked questions for Flagstaff, AZ

Quick answers to common questions about the Flagstaff rental market.

How much is rent in Flagstaff?

The average rent in Flagstaff is $2,150 per month as of October 24, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Flagstaff?

Average rent prices in Flagstaff have decreased by 3% over the last month and have increased by 2% since last year.

How does Flagstaff rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Flagstaff is 13% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $250 more per month.

Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Flagstaff?

The most affordable neighborhoods in Flagstaff are Sunnyside ($1,750/mo), Woodlands Village ($1,892/mo), and Elk Run ($2,000/mo).

What salary do I need to afford rent in Flagstaff?

To comfortably afford rent in Flagstaff, you'd need to earn approximately $86,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

When is the best time of year to rent in Flagstaff?

February offers the best rental deals in Flagstaff, with rents approximately 15% lower than August's peak season prices. September and December also see less competitive conditions with reduced demand compared to April's highly competitive market.

Methodology

Rent prices are based on Zumper's rental listings from the past 30 days. Median rent is calculated across all available listings and property types on the platform. If you filter the page by bedroom count or property type, the pricing throughout the page will update automatically to reflect that segment of the rental market.

Household and population data come from the U.S. Census Bureau. Cost-of-living data is sourced from the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living Index (COLI).

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