Northern Arizona University

Flagstaff, AZ

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Northern Arizona University - Flagstaff, AZ

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Endless opportunities for education and exploration on the edge of the Colorado Plateau

Nature Outdoors Public Scenic Mountains Walkable NAU

Northern Arizona University offers a first-rate academic experience in one of Arizona’s most scenic communities. High in the mountains and surrounded by Ponderosa Pine, the landscape around NAU is stunningly beautiful and offers amazing scenery as well as opportunities for hiking, mountain biking, camping, and even snow skiing at Arizona Snowball in the winter.

A few blocks north of campus flanking the legendary Route 66, Downtown Flagstaff is a common destination for the college crowd during free time, with popular hangouts like Beaver Street Brewery and Macy’s European Coffeehouse offering up great venues for socializing and tasting the best of the city.

To the west, University Plaza shopping center is a convenient hub for everyday necessities like groceries, clothes, and pet supplies. Numerous apartments, condos, and rental homes surround the main campus, making it easy to find the perfect living arrangements to suit your lifestyle.

Rent Trends

As of December 2024, the average apartment rent in Flagstaff, AZ is $1,288 for a studio, $1,678 for one bedroom, $1,989 for two bedrooms, and $2,462 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Flagstaff has decreased by -0.5% in the past year.

  • Studio

  • 424 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,288/month

    Average Rent

  • 1 BR

  • 648 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,678/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 943 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,989/month

    Average Rent

  • 3 BR

  • 1,221 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $2,462/month

    Average Rent

Transportation

56

Somewhat Walkable

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

You might be able to get out and walk when living in this area. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, but for others you’ll need a car.

44

Some Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.

75

Very Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

This area is very bikeable. You’ll find a variety of bike paths and lanes.

Schools

Manuel De Miguel Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

579 Students

8
out of 10

Charles W Sechrist Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

400 Students

7
out of 10

Sturgeon Cromer Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

395 Students

5
out of 10

Thomas M Knoles Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

490 Students

4
out of 10

Weitzel's Puente De Hozho Bilingual Magnet School

Public

Grades PK-5

438 Students

4
out of 10

Summit High School

Public

Grades 7-12

93 Students

4
out of 10

Sinagua Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

1,016 Students

2
out of 10

Mount Elden Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

757 Students

2
out of 10

Asdb - Region 1

Public

Grades PK-12

Rating Unavailable
Rating Unavailable

Flagstaff High School

Public

Grades 9-12

1,620 Students

9
out of 10

Coconino High School

Public

Grades 9-12

1,528 Students

7
out of 10

Summit High School

Public

Grades 7-12

93 Students

4
out of 10

Ponderosa High School

Public

Grades 9-12

59 Students

4
out of 10

Asdb - Region 1

Public

Grades PK-12

Rating Unavailable

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Riordan Mansion State Historic Park
  • Willow Bend Environmental Education Center
  • Volcanic Highlands
  • Sawmill Nature County Park
  • Coconino National Forest

Commuter Rail

Airports

  • Flagstaff Pulliam

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