Renting · Section 8
Data from November 2026
Renting in Coconino County, Arizona
Coconino County has a HUD fair market rent of $1,729 a month for 2 bedrooms (Fiscal year 2027). Renter households here pay a typical rent of $1,473 a month (Average 2020–2024). Paying the fair market rent without going over 30% of income takes $33.25 an hour, full time.
Four numbers to start with
- Fair market rent, 2 bedrooms
- $1,729
- a month, HUD, Fiscal year 2027
- 7% more than in Arizona
- Typical rent
- $1,473
- a month, Census, Average 2020–2024
- 5% less than in Arizona
- Wage needed
- $33.25
- an hour, 2 bedrooms
- Or $69,160 a year, to spend no more than 30% of income on rent.
- Rent-burdened households
- 52%
- spend 30% or more of income on rent
- About the same as in Arizona
Only here
Renting in Coconino County: what sets it apart
What this place has that others do not, from public data, most unusual first.
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Among the neighboring counties, Apache County has the lowest typical rent ($647), 56% below the $1,473 in Coconino County.
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Coconino County has the 2nd lowest homeownership rate of the 15 counties in Arizona (60%).
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11% of households in Coconino County have no internet at home, against 6% in Arizona.
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Average 2020–2024).
Fair market rent
What HUD sets for each size
Every year HUD (the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development) publishes a Fair Market Rent (FMR) for each home size in Coconino County. It is used to work out how much a Section 8 voucher covers. The table shows what you need to earn to pay it without spending more than 30% of income.
The fair market rent covers rent plus basic utilities, except the phone. HUD generally sets it at the 40th percentile: 4 in 10 standard-quality homes rented recently cost less. 24 CFR §888.113(a)
According to Zillow (ZORI), the typical asking rent in Coconino County was $2,128 a month in September 2026: about the same as 12 months ago. It is an index of market listings, not a HUD limit. Zillow data
| Size | Fair rent per month | Hourly wage | Income needed per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,438 | $27.65 | $57,520 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,555 | $29.90 | $62,200 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,729 | $33.25 | $69,160 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,109 | $40.56 | $84,360 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,312 | $44.46 | $92,480 |
HUD area: Flagstaff, AZ MSA. Source: HUD, Fiscal year 2027
By ZIP code
The fair market rent for your ZIP code
HUD also publishes fair market rents by ZIP code (Small Area FMRs) for 32 ZIP codes in Coconino County (Fiscal year 2027). Type yours to see it.
For 2 bedrooms they run from $1,730 in 85931 to $1,950 in 86011. 32 ZIP codes are above the county's fair market rent ($1,729).
Where HUD designates these areas, or where the housing agency chooses to use them, the voucher is figured on the ZIP code's rent instead of the county's. Ask your agency which one it uses. 24 CFR §982.503(a)(1)
| 85931 | Flagstaff, AZ | $1,440 | $1,560 | $1,730 | $2,110 | $2,320 |
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| 86001 | Flagstaff, AZ | $1,630 | $1,790 | $1,950 | $2,420 | $2,610 |
| 86003 | Flagstaff, AZ | $1,510 | $1,660 | $1,820 | $2,260 | $2,420 |
| 86004 | Flagstaff, AZ | $1,550 | $1,710 | $1,860 | $2,310 | $2,480 |
| 86005 | Flagstaff, AZ | $1,450 | $1,600 | $1,750 | $2,160 | $2,340 |
| 86011 | Flagstaff, AZ | $1,630 | $1,790 | $1,950 | $2,420 | $2,610 |
| 86015 | Flagstaff, AZ | $1,600 | $1,760 | $1,920 | $2,380 | $2,570 |
| 86016 | Flagstaff, AZ | $1,450 | $1,590 | $1,730 | $2,150 | $2,320 |
| 86017 | Flagstaff, AZ | $1,440 | $1,560 | $1,730 | $2,270 | $2,450 |
| 86018 | Flagstaff, AZ | $1,460 | $1,560 | $1,880 | $2,270 | $2,650 |
| 86020 | Flagstaff, AZ | $1,440 | $1,560 | $1,730 | $2,110 | $2,320 |
| 86022 | Flagstaff, AZ | $1,440 | $1,560 | $1,730 | $2,140 | $2,340 |
| 86022 | Lake Havasu City-Kingman, AZ | $1,440 | $1,560 | $1,730 | $2,140 | $2,340 |
| 86023 | Flagstaff, AZ | $1,450 | $1,590 | $1,730 | $2,150 | $2,320 |
| 86024 | Flagstaff, AZ | $1,470 | $1,570 | $1,900 | $2,290 | $2,680 |
| 86030 | Flagstaff, AZ | $1,440 | $1,560 | $1,730 | $2,110 | $2,320 |
| 86030 | Navajo County, AZ | $1,440 | $1,560 | $1,730 | $2,110 | $2,320 |
| 86035 | Flagstaff, AZ | $1,440 | $1,560 | $1,730 | $2,110 | $2,320 |
| 86036 | Flagstaff, AZ | $1,450 | $1,590 | $1,730 | $2,150 | $2,320 |
| 86038 | Flagstaff, AZ | $1,440 | $1,560 | $1,770 | $2,180 | $2,500 |
| 86040 | Flagstaff, AZ | $1,440 | $1,560 | $1,730 | $2,110 | $2,320 |
| 86044 | Flagstaff, AZ | $1,440 | $1,560 | $1,730 | $2,110 | $2,320 |
| 86044 | Navajo County, AZ | $1,440 | $1,560 | $1,730 | $2,110 | $2,320 |
| 86044 | San Juan County, UT | $1,440 | $1,560 | $1,730 | $2,110 | $2,320 |
| 86045 | Flagstaff, AZ | $1,440 | $1,560 | $1,730 | $2,110 | $2,320 |
| 86046 | Flagstaff, AZ | $1,440 | $1,560 | $1,730 | $2,110 | $2,320 |
| 86046 | Prescott Valley-Prescott, AZ | $1,440 | $1,560 | $1,730 | $2,110 | $2,320 |
| 86052 | Flagstaff, AZ | $1,450 | $1,590 | $1,730 | $2,150 | $2,320 |
| 86053 | Flagstaff, AZ | $1,440 | $1,560 | $1,730 | $2,110 | $2,320 |
| 86320 | Flagstaff, AZ | $1,440 | $1,560 | $1,730 | $2,110 | $2,320 |
| 86320 | Prescott Valley-Prescott, AZ | $1,440 | $1,560 | $1,730 | $2,110 | $2,320 |
| 86435 | Flagstaff, AZ | $1,450 | $1,590 | $1,730 | $2,150 | $2,320 |
- 85931 · Flagstaff, AZ $1,730$2,110
- 86001 · Flagstaff, AZ $1,950$2,420
- 86003 · Flagstaff, AZ $1,820$2,260
- 86004 · Flagstaff, AZ $1,860$2,310
- 86005 · Flagstaff, AZ $1,750$2,160
- 86011 · Flagstaff, AZ $1,950$2,420
- 86015 · Flagstaff, AZ $1,920$2,380
- 86016 · Flagstaff, AZ $1,730$2,150
- 86017 · Flagstaff, AZ $1,730$2,270
- 86018 · Flagstaff, AZ $1,880$2,270
- 86020 · Flagstaff, AZ $1,730$2,110
- 86022 · Flagstaff, AZ $1,730$2,140
- 86022 · Lake Havasu City-Kingman, AZ $1,730$2,140
- 86023 · Flagstaff, AZ $1,730$2,150
- 86024 · Flagstaff, AZ $1,900$2,290
- 86030 · Flagstaff, AZ $1,730$2,110
- 86030 · Navajo County, AZ $1,730$2,110
- 86035 · Flagstaff, AZ $1,730$2,110
- 86036 · Flagstaff, AZ $1,730$2,150
- 86038 · Flagstaff, AZ $1,770$2,180
- 86040 · Flagstaff, AZ $1,730$2,110
- 86044 · Flagstaff, AZ $1,730$2,110
- 86044 · Navajo County, AZ $1,730$2,110
- 86044 · San Juan County, UT $1,730$2,110
- 86045 · Flagstaff, AZ $1,730$2,110
- 86046 · Flagstaff, AZ $1,730$2,110
- 86046 · Prescott Valley-Prescott, AZ $1,730$2,110
- 86052 · Flagstaff, AZ $1,730$2,150
- 86053 · Flagstaff, AZ $1,730$2,110
- 86320 · Flagstaff, AZ $1,730$2,110
- 86320 · Prescott Valley-Prescott, AZ $1,730$2,110
- 86435 · Flagstaff, AZ $1,730$2,150
Source: Small Area Fair Market Rents (HUD) Fiscal year 2027 Small Area Fair Market Rents (HUD) (external site)
Rent burden
How many households spend too much
HUD counts rent as a burden when it reaches 30% of income or more. In Coconino County, 52% of renter households are in that position; in Arizona, 51%, and nationwide, 51% (Average 2020–2024, Census).
Paying too much rent leaves little for food, transportation and savings. If that is you, the agencies below can guide you for free.
52%
of renter households spend 30% or more of their income on rent.
22,209 households rent in Coconino County
- Spend half or more of their income 28%
- Spend 30% or more, but less than half 24%
- Spend less than 30% 48%
Compared with the state and the country
- Coconino 52%
- Arizona 51%
- United States 51%
Low-income apartments
Low-income apartments in Coconino County
HUD lists 23 properties with homes for low-income households in Coconino County: tax-credit apartments (LIHTC), HUD-assisted buildings and public housing. They run from the most low-income homes to the fewest.
- with tax credits (LIHTC)
- 17
- HUD-assisted
- 4
- public housing
- 3
1,422 homes in all; 1,362 of them low-income, according to HUD.
- Brannen Homes Public housing 11 S Brannen Cir, Flagstaff 86001 137 low-income homes · Run by Flagstaff Housing Authority · Average payment: $655 a month · Average wait: 60 months · (928) 213-2745
- Siler Homes Public housing 1819 N Main St, Flagstaff 86004 128 low-income homes · Run by Flagstaff Housing Authority · Average payment: $697 a month · Average wait: 110 months · (928) 213-2745
- Village at Lake Mary Crossing Tax credit (LIHTC) 3400 Lake Mary Rd, Flagstaff 86005 125 homes, 124 low-income · 1 bd: 48 · 2 bd: 32 · 4 bd: 44 · In service since 1996
- Pinehurst at Flagstaff Tax credit (LIHTC) 1001 N 4th St, Flagstaff 86004 84 low-income homes · 2 bd: 24 · 3 bd: 48 · 4 bd: 12 · In service since 2006 · For families
- Cedar Crest Apartments Tax credit (LIHTC) 2251 N Izabel St, Flagstaff 86004 81 homes, 80 low-income · 2 bd: 50 · 3 bd: 31 · In service since 2016 · For families
- Clark Homes HUD-assisted 990 N Thorpe Rd, Flagstaff 86001 80 low-income homes · For families · (928) 779-1247
- Oakwood Village Apts I Tax credit (LIHTC) 3770 S Yaqui Dr, Flagstaff 86005 72 low-income homes · 2 bd: 42 · 3 bd: 30
- Sandstone Highlands Senior Community Tax credit (LIHTC) 300 W High Country Trl, Flagstaff 86005 72 low-income homes · 1 bd: 23 · 2 bd: 52 · In service since 2005 · For older adults
- Vermillion View Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 90 Elk Rd, Page 86040 72 low-income homes · 2 bd: 56 · 3 bd: 16 · In service since 1997
- Oakwood Village Apts II Tax credit (LIHTC) 3400 S Kofa Dr, Flagstaff 86005 72 homes, 71 low-income · 1 bd: 36 · 3 bd: 36
- Timber Trails Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 200 W High Country Trl, Flagstaff 86005 64 low-income homes · 1 bd: 16 · 2 bd: 16 · 3 bd: 32 · In service since 2006
- Flagstaff Senior Meadows Tax credit (LIHTC) 1351 N Pine Cliff Dr, Flagstaff 86001 60 low-income homes · 1 bd: 46 · 2 bd: 14 · In service since 2012 · For older adults, people with disabilities
- Oakwood Village Apts III Tax credit (LIHTC) 3400 S Kofa Dr, Flagstaff 86005 56 low-income homes · 1 bd: 16 · 2 bd: 16 · 3 bd: 24 · In service since 2010 · For families
- Mountainside Village Apts Phase I Tax credit (LIHTC) 2251 N Izabel St, Flagstaff 86004 50 low-income homes · 2 bd: 30 · 3 bd: 20 · In service since 1996
- High Country Estates Tax credit (LIHTC) 250 W High Country Trl, Flagstaff 86005 44 low-income homes · 1 bd: 11 · 2 bd: 15 · 3 bd: 18 · In service since 2013 · For families
- Pinecrest Apts - Williams Tax credit (LIHTC) 801 E Rodeo Rd, Williams 86046 32 low-income homes · 1 bd: 9 · 2 bd: 19 · 3 bd: 4 · In service since 1993
- Mountain View Homes Public housing 631 W Sheridan Ave, Williams 86046 30 low-income homes · Run by Williams Housing Authority · (928) 635-4451
- Mountainside Village Apts Phase 2 Tax credit (LIHTC) 2251 N Izabel St, Flagstaff 86004 30 low-income homes · 2 bd: 20 · 3 bd: 10 · In service since 1996
- St. Agnes Apartments HUD-assisted 200 S 9th St, Williams 86046 25 low-income homes · For older adults · (928) 635-2913
- Escalante Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 1106 N Navajo Dr, Page 86040 25 homes, 18 low-income · 1 bd: 9 · 2 bd: 12 · 3 bd: 4 · In service since 2002
- Sharon Manor II Tax credit (LIHTC) 2304 N Izabel St, Flagstaff 86004 16 low-income homes · 2 bd: 8 · 3 bd: 8 · In service since 2001
- Ponderosa Plaza Apartments HUD-assisted 2820 N Ellen St, Flagstaff 86004 13 homes, 12 low-income · For people with disabilities · (928) 779-3708
- Whispering Sands Tax credit (LIHTC) · HUD-assisted 300 Sandhill Rd, Page 86040 54 homes, 5 low-income · (928) 645-0396
One property has two programs at the same address and appears once. Search HUD's map
Source: HUD, retrieved November 6, 2026. LIHTC database, updated May 14, 2025; Assisted multifamily properties, updated October 23, 2026; Public housing developments, updated October 23, 2026.
Section 8
The Section 8 voucher in Coconino County
The Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8) pays part of your rent on a home you choose. Your public housing agency runs it. 2 agencies serve in Coconino County. Here is what the rules say:
The rules, with their source
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You apply at the public housing agency. If you qualify, your name usually goes on a waiting list. Applicants must be U.S. citizens or noncitizens with eligible status as HUD defines it. Source: HUD
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Generally, your family must have very low income: no more than 50% of the area median income, by family size (the middle column of the table). Source: 24 CFR §5.603, §982.201(b)
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Each year, at least 75% of the families an agency admits from its list must have extremely low income (the 30% column). Source: 24 CFR §982.201(b)(2)
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If the rent is below the payment standard, the family generally pays 30% of its adjusted monthly income. If it is above, the family pays more. Source: 24 CFR §982.1(a)(3)
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When you move in, if the rent is above the payment standard, your share cannot go over 40% of your adjusted monthly income. Source: 24 CFR §982.508
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Each agency sets a payment standard for each size. Without asking HUD, it can go from 90% to 110% of the fair market rent. Source: 24 CFR §982.503(b), (c)
| People | Extremely low (30%) | Very low (50%) | Low |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 person | $23,550 | $39,200 | $62,750 |
| 2 people | $26,900 | $44,800 | $71,700 |
| 3 people | $30,250 | $50,400 | $80,650 |
| 4 people | $33,600 | $56,000 | $89,600 |
| 5 people | $38,680 | $60,500 | $96,800 |
| 6 people | $44,360 | $65,000 | $103,950 |
| 7 people | $50,040 | $69,450 | $111,150 |
| 8 people | $55,720 | $73,950 | $118,300 |
Area median income: $106,000. HUD income limits by family size, Fiscal year 2026. Area: Flagstaff, AZ MSA. Source: HUD, Fiscal year 2026
Possible payment standard
- Studio $1,294 – $1,582
- 1 bedroom $1,400 – $1,711
- 2 bedrooms $1,556 – $1,902
- 3 bedrooms $1,898 – $2,320
- 4 bedrooms $2,081 – $2,543
The range the rule allows: 90% to 110% of the county's fair market rent. Your agency publishes its own.
Housing agencies that serve this place
- Flagstaff Housing Authority Public housing and Section 8 vouchers · 553 vouchers · 265 public housing units (928) 213-2745 Flagstaff Housing Authority: sdarr@flagstaffaz.gov
- Williams Housing Authority Public housing · 30 public housing units (928) 635-4451 Williams Housing Authority: tpettit@williamsaz.gov
Housing agencies in Arizona Source: HUD, Retrieved November 6, 2026
Your rights as a tenant in Arizona
What Arizona law says about deposits, notices and eviction, with the citation for each rule.
See your rights, rule by ruleCompare these rules with other states →
A summary of state law, not legal advice. Cities may have additional rules.
- How much can they charge for a deposit?
- Up to 1.5 months of rent
- Ariz. Rev. Stat. §33-1321(A)
- When must they return my deposit?
- 14 business days
- Ariz. Rev. Stat. §33-1321(D)
- If I fall behind on rent, what notice must I get?
- 5 calendar days
- Ariz. Rev. Stat. §33-1368(B)
- How much notice ends a month-to-month rental?
- 30 days
- Ariz. Rev. Stat. §33-1375(B)
- Only a court order can remove youAriz. Rev. Stat. §§33-1367, 33-1364(C)
- Protection from retaliationAriz. Rev. Stat. §33-1381
- Repair and deduct from the rentAriz. Rev. Stat. §33-1363(A)
Help
Where to get help with rent in Coconino County
This HUD-approved agency has an office in Coconino County. They counsel for free or at low cost.
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Housing Solutions of Northern Arizona, Inc
1500 E Cedar Ave Ste 86, Flagstaff · Spanish
- Mortgage delinquency and default
- Budget and financial counseling
- and 3 more
Tool
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It starts with the 2-bedroom fair market rent in Coconino County. Change the rent, the deposit and the fees to yours: the numbers stay in your browser.
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Your move
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Cash to move in
$3,458
What you need before you get the keys.
What adds up
- First month
- $1,729
- Security deposit
- $1,729
- Total
- $3,458
When you'll have it
Enter what you can set aside each month to see how long it takes.
What helps
- Ask for a receipt for every payment and keep a copy of the lease.
- On move-in day, walk through the home and take dated photos.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the fair market rent in Coconino County?
According to HUD (Fiscal year 2027): Studio: $1,438; 1 bedroom: $1,555; 2 bedrooms: $1,729; 3 bedrooms: $2,109; 4 bedrooms: $2,312. It covers rent plus basic utilities, except the phone.
How much do you need to earn to rent in Coconino County?
Paying the 2-bedroom fair market rent ($1,729) without spending more than 30% of income takes $33.25 an hour full time, or $69,160 a year.
Who qualifies for Section 8 in Coconino County?
Generally, families with very low income: no more than 50% of the area median income. For 4 people, HUD's limit here is $56,000 a year (Fiscal year 2026). The family usually pays 30% of its adjusted monthly income. You apply at the housing agency.
How much does Section 8 pay in Coconino County?
The voucher pays up to your housing agency's payment standard, minus your share. The rule lets the agency set it between 90% and 110% of the fair market rent: for 2 bedrooms here, between $1,556 and $1,902 a month. Your agency publishes its figure.
Does the fair market rent change by ZIP code in Coconino County?
For 2 bedrooms they run from $1,730 in 85931 to $1,950 in 86011. Where HUD designates these areas, or where the housing agency chooses to use them, the voucher is figured on the ZIP code's rent instead of the county's. Ask your agency which one it uses.
How many low-income apartments are there in Coconino County?
HUD lists 23 properties with homes for low-income households in Coconino County: tax-credit apartments (LIHTC), HUD-assisted buildings and public housing. They run from the most low-income homes to the fewest. For tax-credit apartments and HUD-assisted buildings, you apply directly at the building's management office. They tell you whether units are open and how to apply; HUD does not have that information.
How many households spend too much on rent in Coconino County?
HUD counts rent as a burden when it reaches 30% of income or more. In Coconino County, 52% of renter households are in that position; in Arizona, 51%, and nationwide, 51% (Average 2020–2024, Census).