Last updated on August 11, 2026

Average rent in
Northern Arizona University, AZ

Median rent

Median rent in Flagstaff

$2,299/mo

increased by16%

vs previous year

The average rent in Flagstaff is $2,299 per month as of August 2026. This is 19% above the national average rent, or $374 more per month.

$1.89

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Flagstaff

176

for rent on Zumper.com as of August 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Flagstaff rentals at each price point

80%60%40%20%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in Northern Arizona University, AZ

Average rent prices in Flagstaff have increased by 16% since last year. At this time, we don't have enough information to generate yearly trends. Please see below for more rent price details.

Rent trends

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

Compare rent prices in Northern Arizona University, AZ

Rent prices in Flagstaff vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Flagstaff is $1,899, whereas a house costs $2,775. 1-bedroom apartments in Flagstaff run $1,750 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,949.

Listings

Studio

$1,325

-

34%

1 bedroom

$1,699

-

1%

2 bedroom

$1,999

-

6%

3 bedroom

$2,700

-

3%

4 bedroom

$3,000

-

11%

Studio

Average rent

$1,325

Last year

34%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,699

Last year

1%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,999

Last year

6%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,700

Last year

3%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,000

Last year

11%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Northern Arizona University, 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.

Discover rentals in Northern Arizona University, AZ

4th St Prof. Bldg - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

7.1

Very good

4th St Prof. Bldg

2501 N 4th St, Flagstaff, AZ 86004

Studio

-1 baths

$299

Apartment for rent

51 S Maricopa St #501 - Photo 1 of 1

3h ago

Pine Knoll apartment for rent in Flagstaff

4 bedroom x 4 bathroom Available NOW!

51 S Maricopa St #501, Flagstaff, AZ 86001

4 beds

4 baths

$800

Apartment for rent

Available Aug 14

101 S. Park St. - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

7.8

Very good

101 S. Park St.

101 S Park St, Flagstaff, AZ 86001

1 bed

1 bath

$800

Apartment for rent

51 S Maricopa St #1002 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Pine Knoll apartment for rent in Flagstaff

4 bedroom x 4 bathroom available

51 S Maricopa St #1002, Flagstaff, AZ 86001

1 bed

1 bath

$800

Apartment for rent

Available Aug 1

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Frequently asked questions for Northern Arizona University, AZ

Quick answers to common questions about the Flagstaff rental market.

How much is rent in Flagstaff?

The average rent in Flagstaff is $2,299 per month as of August 8, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Flagstaff?

Average rent prices in Flagstaff have increased by 16% since last year.

How does Flagstaff rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Flagstaff is 19% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $374 more per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Flagstaff?

To comfortably afford rent in Flagstaff, you'd need to earn approximately $92,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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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