
$925+/person
Fees may applyPine View Village Apartments

$829+/person
Fees may applyAshley - Yugo Flagstaff Central

$1,864+/unit
Fees may applyAura Flagstaff

$875+/person
Fees may applyClear Creek Village Apartments

$780+/person
Fees may applyCommons at Sawmill

$699+/person
Fees may applyFremont Station

$709+/person
Fees may applyHighland Village Apartments

$869+/person
Fees may applyHilltop Townhomes

$1,887+/unit
Fees may applyMountain Trail

$999+/person
Fees may applyPark Place Flagstaff

$1,743+/unit
Fees may applyReNew Flagstaff East

$2,025/person
Fees may applySkyline Lofts

$1,599+/unit
Fees may applySterling Pointe

$1,899+/person
Fees may applyTable Rock Apartments

$809+/person
Fees may applyThe Jack

$1,612+/unit
Fees may applyThe Lodge Luxury Apartment Homes

$2,025+/person
Fees may applyThe Overlook at Buffalo Park

$1,311+/unit
Fees may applyThe Place at Forest Ridge

$875+/person
Fees may applyThe Ridge at Clear Creek

$699+/person
Fees may applyThe Standard at Flagstaff

$614+/unit
Fees may applyThe Suites
Flagstaff is a mountain college town at 7,000 feet elevation, home to Northern Arizona University, and one of the more enjoyable student housing markets in the Southwest. The altitude and pine forests give it a character completely different from Phoenix and Tucson — genuine seasons, real snow, and an outdoor culture centered on skiing, hiking, and mountain biking. The rental market has tightened as Flagstaff's popularity has grown, but it remains more affordable than most California university towns. The primary student neighborhoods are clustered around NAU's campus on the south side of town.
The primary student zone — directly adjacent to NAU's campus, dense with apartment complexes designed for student life. Fills by early spring for the following fall.
A short walk or bike ride from campus, with a legitimate historic downtown, independent restaurants, and a strong local identity. Popular with upperclassmen who want neighborhood character.
Here's what you need to know about getting around Flagstaff.
Mountain Line buses serve Flagstaff with routes connecting NAU's campus to downtown and surrounding neighborhoods. Service is functional but infrequent by university-city standards. Many students bike rather than bus for campus trips.
The core area between NAU and downtown is genuinely bikeable and walkable. Flagstaff's trail network is exceptional for recreation. The altitude and occasional snow require winter biking adjustments, but many students manage it.
Campus parking is permit-limited. Downtown parking is contested on weekends. Most apartments include a space. Easier than coastal university cities.
Common questions from students searching for housing.
Flagstaff has gotten more expensive as demand from both students and remote workers has grown. Shared units near NAU typically run $750-$1,050/mo per person. It is more affordable than California markets but higher than most expect for a mid-size Arizona town.
Browse student housing near each Flagstaff-area university.