Rent in Flagstaff, AZ at a glance
2-bedroom rent (HUD)
$1,921$23,052 a year · HUD fiscal year 2026From October 1, 2026: $1,729 (−10%)How much rent can you afford in Flagstaff, AZ?
HUD’s fair market rent for each size, against what a typical household here earns. Change the income to see yours.
Rent in Flagstaff, AZ by bedroom, and the pay it takes
Income needed keeps rent at 30% of gross pay; the hourly figure assumes one full-time job, 2,080 hours a year.
| Size | A month | A year | Income needed | Hourly wage needed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,597 | $19,164 | $63,880 | $30.71/hr |
| 1 bedroom | $1,727 | $20,724 | $69,080 | $33.21/hr |
| 2 bedroomsMost searched | $1,921 | $23,052 | $76,840 | $36.94/hr |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,343 | $28,116 | $93,720 | $45.06/hr |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,568 | $30,816 | $102,720 | $49.38/hr |
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Rent in Flagstaff, AZ: common questions
How much is rent going down in Flagstaff, AZ in 2027?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for fiscal 2027, which takes effect October 1, 2026, is $1,729 for a two-bedroom, down 10% from $1,921. A one-bedroom goes from $1,727 to $1,555, a studio from $1,597 to $1,438.
These are HUD's estimates of what a typical recently rented unit costs, used for housing vouchers. A landlord's increase on your lease follows your lease and your state's rules, not this figure.
What is the average rent in Flagstaff, AZ?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026 is $1,727 for a one-bedroom and $1,921 for a two-bedroom, utilities included. That is $23,052 a year for the two-bedroom.
It is not an average of current listings. HUD sets it at the rent 40% of recent movers paid or less for a standard unit, so asking rents on newer places usually run higher.
How much do you need to make to afford rent in Flagstaff, AZ?
To keep a $1,921 two-bedroom at 30% of gross pay, one full-time worker needs $36.94 an hour, or $76,840 a year. A one-bedroom at $1,727 takes $33.21 an hour.
How much is a 1, 2 or 3-bedroom apartment in Flagstaff, AZ?
At HUD's 2026 Fair Market Rent: studio $1,597, one bedroom $1,727, two $1,921, three $2,343 and four $2,568 a month.
Is rent affordable in Flagstaff, AZ?
For the typical household, earning $71,512 a year ($5,959 a month, Census ACS), a two-bedroom at $1,921 takes 32.2% of income. Under 30% is the usual line for affordable; this is over it.
How is the income needed for rent worked out?
Rent for a year divided by 0.30, the share of gross income HUD treats as affordable: ($1,921 × 12) ÷ 0.30 = $76,840. Divided by 2,080 working hours, that is $36.94 an hour.