A bright, sunny day at Pine View Village Apartments Flagstaff features yellow autumn trees, a green sign, shrubs, and a winding sidewalk in front of a tan building.

$925+/person

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Pine View Village Apartments

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A modern multi-story building complex—Ashley at Yugo Flagstaff Central Flagstaff—features wood and metal facades, large windows, and ground-floor glass storefronts. Trees line the area as people stroll nearby under a partly cloudy sky.

$829+/person

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Ashley - Yugo Flagstaff Central

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Aerial view of Aura Flagstaff, a modern apartment complex in Flagstaff with a central outdoor pool, lounge chairs, red umbrellas, green artificial turf, pathways, and three-story beige buildings surrounded by trees under a blue sky.

$1,864+/unit

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Aura Flagstaff

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A stone sign reading Clear Creek Village Apartments Flagstaff with the number 875 stands among bushes and flowers near a sidewalk and road, with trees and apartment buildings in the background under a clear blue sky.

$875+/person

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Clear Creek Village Apartments

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A blue sign reading Commons at Sawmill Flagstaff, 901 stands on a stone base near a fire hydrant, with a U.S. flag, trees, parked cars, and a multi-story building in the background.

$780+/person

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Commons at Sawmill

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Fremont Station Flagstaff is a modern mountain lodge-style hotel with stone and wood siding overlooking an outdoor swimming pool surrounded by lounge chairs, small trees, balconies, and large windows.

$699+/person

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Fremont Station

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A tan two-story house with a stone chimney sits beside a small garden at Highland Village Apartments Flagstaff, surrounded by trees, bushes, rocks, and a wooden fence under a partly cloudy sky. A paved walkway and parked cars are visible in the background.

$709+/person

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Highland Village Apartments

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A modern, single-story building with large windows and exterior lighting at dusk sits among small trees at Hilltop Townhomes Flagstaff. A clearly marked parking lot is visible in the foreground.

$869+/person

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Hilltop Townhomes

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Aerial view of a residential complex with multiple modern buildings featuring red roofs, surrounded by trees and landscaped paths, set near the scenic Mountain Trail Flagstaff and bordered by a lush forested area.

$1,887+/unit

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Mountain Trail

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A modern mid-rise apartment building named Park Place Flagstaff with large windows, young trees, and landscaped plants in front. The street number 240 is visible near the entrance. The sky is cloudy.

$999+/person

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Park Place Flagstaff

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Outdoor swimming pool at ReNew Flagstaff East, surrounded by lounge chairs and umbrellas, with green bushes, trees, and residential buildings in the background. A mountain rises in the distance under a partly cloudy Flagstaff sky.

$1,743+/unit

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ReNew Flagstaff East

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A row of three-story modern townhouses, known as Skyline Lofts Flagstaff, with white and green exteriors stands among trees and parked cars beneath a cloudy sky. A black street lamp is visible in the foreground.

$2,025/person

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Skyline Lofts

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A rectangular outdoor swimming pool at Sterling Pointe Flagstaff is surrounded by blue lounge chairs and striped umbrellas, with apartment buildings, parked cars, and trees in the background on a sunny day.

$1,599+/unit

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Sterling Pointe

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Aerial view of Table Rock Apartments Flagstaff, a residential complex with multiple tan buildings nestled among pine trees, next to several roads and parking lots in a suburban area.

$1,899+/person

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Table Rock Apartments

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The Jack Flagstaff features an outdoor pool area with yellow and orange lounge chairs, a hot tub, and modern multi-story buildings in the background under a clear blue sky.

$809+/person

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The Jack

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A brown, three-story apartment building with balconies and large windows sits behind landscaped greenery and a black sign reading The Lodge Luxury Apartment Homes Flagstaff 3601 on a sunny day.

$1,612+/unit

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The Lodge Luxury Apartment Homes

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A row of gray houses with white trim is under construction at The Overlook at Buffalo Park Flagstaff, with a worker in a yellow vest in the distance. Snow-capped mountains and a cloudy sky form the scenic backdrop.

$2,025+/person

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The Overlook at Buffalo Park

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A small green house at The Place at Forest Ridge Flagstaff sits among colorful autumn trees and shrubs under a bright blue sky with scattered clouds. A pathway leads past rocks and plants in the front yard.

$1,311+/unit

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The Place at Forest Ridge

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A shaded outdoor area with picnic tables, benches, and paved walkways beside The Ridge at Clear Creek Flagstaff’s three-story apartment building, surrounded by tall pine trees under a clear sky.

$875+/person

Fees may apply

The Ridge at Clear Creek

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Night view of The Standard at Flagstaff courtyard with three illuminated hot tubs, seating areas, landscaping, and surrounding multi-story brick buildings with numerous windows in vibrant Flagstaff.

$699+/person

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The Standard at Flagstaff

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Modern multi-story student housing building, The Suites Flagstaff, glows at dusk with lit windows. People walk, bike, and stroll dogs along the street and sidewalk. Landscaped areas and a pedestrian bridge add to the vibrant scene.

$614+/unit

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The Suites

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About Student Housing in Flagstaff

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.

Best Neighborhoods for Students in Flagstaff

South Campus (Near NAU)

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.

Downtown Flagstaff

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.

Getting Around Flagstaff as a Student

Here's what you need to know about getting around Flagstaff.

Public Transit

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.

Walking and Biking

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.

Parking

Campus parking is permit-limited. Downtown parking is contested on weekends. Most apartments include a space. Easier than coastal university cities.

Frequently Asked Questions: Student Housing in Flagstaff

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.

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