Studio Apartment Rent in Flagstaff, AZ
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Flagstaff, Arizona as of October 2026. That's +22% lower than the citywide median of $2,128 and +29% above the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio 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 studio at the current median rent.
Rent by apartment size in Flagstaff
Compare Flagstaff's median rent across every apartment size.
Cheapest cities for a studio in Arizona
| # | City | Studio rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | South Tucson | $713 |
| 2 | Winslow | $903 |
| 3 | Arizona City | $942 |
| 4 | Sierra Vista | $955 |
| 5 | Bullhead City | $1,010 |
| 6 | Cottonwood | $1,010 |
| 7 | Green Valley | $1,020 |
| 8 | Kingman | $1,020 |
| 9 | Tucson | $1,022 |
| 10 | Prescott | $1,073 |
| 11 | Fort Mohave | $1,080 |
| 12 | Glendale | $1,089 |
| 13 | Show Low | $1,100 |
| 14 | Mesa | $1,105 |
| 15 | Phoenix | $1,131 |
Most expensive cities for a studio in Arizona
| # | City | Studio rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Anthem | $2,170 |
| 2 | Queen Creek | $2,060 |
| 3 | Gilbert | $2,043 |
| 4 | Scottsdale | $1,972 |
| 5 | Litchfield Park | $1,950 |
| 6 | Buckeye | $1,870 |
| 7 | San Tan Valley | $1,850 |
| 8 | Surprise | $1,808 |
| 9 | Peoria | $1,780 |
| 10 | Fountain Hills | $1,780 |
| 11 | Maricopa | $1,730 |
| 12 | Tolleson | $1,690 |
| 13 | Flagstaff (this page) | $1,670 |
| 14 | Avondale | $1,650 |
| 15 | Waddell | $1,604 |
Nearby cities — studio rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 5 of these cities have cheaper studio rents than Flagstaff.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Flagstaff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sedona, AZ | 37.9 mi | $1,340 | $-330 (-20%) |
| Cottonwood, AZ | 53.7 mi | $1,010 | $-660 (-40%) |
| Winslow, AZ | 62.3 mi | $903 | $-767 (-46%) |
| Prescott Valley, AZ | 70.7 mi | $1,160 | $-510 (-31%) |
| Prescott, AZ | 85.9 mi | $1,073 | $-597 (-36%) |
| Anthem, AZ | 110.9 mi | $2,170 | +$500 (+30%) |
| Fountain Hills, AZ | 118.9 mi | $1,780 | +$110 (+7%) |
| Scottsdale, AZ | 120.8 mi | $1,972 | +$302 (+18%) |
| Peoria, AZ | 124 mi | $1,780 | +$110 (+7%) |
| Paradise Valley, AZ | 125.6 mi | $1,491 | $-179 (-11%) |
| Sun City West, AZ | 125.9 mi | $1,450 | $-220 (-13%) |
| Show Low, AZ | 126.1 mi | $1,100 | $-570 (-34%) |
Studio rent in Flagstaff — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Flagstaff?
As of October 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Flagstaff, Arizona is $1,670 per month. This is +22% below the citywide median of $2,128.
What income do you need to afford a studio in Flagstaff?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $66,800 ($5,567/month gross), which works out to roughly $32.12/hour at a full-time job.
Is Flagstaff expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Flagstaff's studio median of $1,670 is +29% above the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 75th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Flagstaff rank for studio rent in Arizona?
Among the 51 cities in Arizona with studio data, Flagstaff ranks #39 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Flagstaff?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include Sedona ($1,340), Cottonwood ($1,010), Winslow ($903).