1-Bedroom Apartment Rent in Flagstaff, AZ
Median asking rent for a 1-bedroom apartment in Flagstaff, Arizona as of July 2026. That's +14% lower than the citywide median of $2,117 and +31% above the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395.
Income needed for a 1-bedroom in Flagstaff
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income guideline (the threshold above which households are considered rent-burdened), here's what you need to earn to comfortably afford a 1-bedroom at the current median rent.
Rent by apartment size in Flagstaff
Compare Flagstaff's median rent across every apartment size.
Cheapest cities for a 1-bedroom in Arizona
| # | City | 1-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | South Tucson | $847 |
| 2 | Bullhead City | $1,010 |
| 3 | Kingman | $1,020 |
| 4 | Fort Mohave | $1,080 |
| 5 | Green Valley | $1,140 |
| 6 | Tucson | $1,143 |
| 7 | Yuma | $1,143 |
| 8 | Cottonwood | $1,190 |
| 9 | Glendale | $1,203 |
| 10 | Lake Havasu City | $1,210 |
| 11 | Sierra Vista | $1,215 |
| 12 | Mesa | $1,226 |
| 13 | Phoenix | $1,238 |
| 14 | Prescott | $1,260 |
| 15 | Tempe | $1,320 |
Most expensive cities for a 1-bedroom in Arizona
| # | City | 1-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Waddell | $2,470 |
| 2 | Paradise Valley | $2,380 |
| 3 | Anthem | $2,380 |
| 4 | Queen Creek | $2,260 |
| 5 | Scottsdale | $2,163 |
| 6 | Litchfield Park | $2,140 |
| 7 | Buckeye | $2,055 |
| 8 | San Tan Valley | $2,030 |
| 9 | Surprise | $1,984 |
| 10 | Peoria | $1,953 |
| 11 | Fountain Hills | $1,950 |
| 12 | Maricopa | $1,900 |
| 13 | Tolleson | $1,850 |
| 14 | Flagstaff (this page) | $1,830 |
| 15 | Avondale | $1,810 |
Nearby cities — 1-bedroom rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 5 of these cities have cheaper 1-bedroom rents than Flagstaff.
| City | Distance | 1-Bedroom rent | vs Flagstaff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sedona, AZ | 37.9 mi | $1,555 | $-275 (-15%) |
| Cottonwood, AZ | 53.7 mi | $1,190 | $-640 (-35%) |
| Prescott Valley, AZ | 70.7 mi | $1,360 | $-470 (-26%) |
| Prescott, AZ | 85.9 mi | $1,260 | $-570 (-31%) |
| Anthem, AZ | 110.9 mi | $2,380 | +$550 (+30%) |
| Fountain Hills, AZ | 118.9 mi | $1,950 | +$120 (+7%) |
| Scottsdale, AZ | 120.8 mi | $2,163 | +$333 (+18%) |
| Peoria, AZ | 124 mi | $1,953 | +$123 (+7%) |
| Paradise Valley, AZ | 125.6 mi | $2,380 | +$550 (+30%) |
| Sun City West, AZ | 125.9 mi | $1,590 | $-240 (-13%) |
| Sun City, AZ | 126.7 mi | $1,630 | $-200 (-11%) |
| Glendale, AZ | 128.7 mi | $1,203 | $-627 (-34%) |
1-Bedroom rent in Flagstaff — common questions
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Flagstaff?
As of July 2026, the median 1-bedroom apartment rent in Flagstaff, Arizona is $1,830 per month. This is +14% below the citywide median of $2,117.
What income do you need to afford a 1-bedroom in Flagstaff?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $73,200 ($6,100/month gross), which works out to roughly $35.19/hour at a full-time job.
Is Flagstaff expensive for a 1-bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
Flagstaff's 1-bedroom median of $1,830 is +31% above the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395. It ranks in the 76th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Flagstaff rank for 1-bedroom rent in Arizona?
Among the 49 cities in Arizona with 1-bedroom data, Flagstaff ranks #36 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 1-bedroom options near Flagstaff?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper 1-bedroom rents include Sedona ($1,555), Cottonwood ($1,190), Prescott Valley ($1,360).