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Highlights

  • Central location
  • In-unit washer and dryer

Location

1516 Buttercup St, Fairbanks, AK 99701, USA|Van Horn Industrial Area
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Management

Majors Realty Group, LLC

Leasing office

(907) 455-4600

Property Overview

1516 Buttercup Street offers a strong mix of value, convenience, and amenity quality, with an 8.3 Zumper expert rating, especially high marks for price, amenities, location, and trustworthiness. It is centrally located and includes an in-unit washer and dryer, while nearby transit, walkability, parks, restaurants, and local event access add to its appeal.

This summary uses Zumper’s proprietary data. “Zumper Expert Ratings,” “Things you’ll love,” and “Great for” are based on our internal analyses of market trends and renter insights.

Zumper Expert Rating

8.3
Very Good
With a solid 8.3 out of 10 overall, 1516 Buttercup Street is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, 1516 Buttercup Street has a number of attractive features—namely its Price— so you can be assured your rent will come with a high standard of living.

Things you’ll love

  • High school nearby
  • Middle school nearby
  • Central heat

Great for

  • Eco living
  • Social life

Floor plans

2BR/1.0BA2 bed1 bath$2,000 /mo1 unit availableMove-in ready and fully furnished, this 2-bedroom, 1-bath unit offers comfort and convenience in the heart of town. Located just steps from the hospital, this home features an in-unit washer and dryer, making daily living a breeze. Rent includes everything except electric. Enjoy a central location close to shopping, dining, and public transportation—perfect for professionals or anyone seeking easy access to city amenities. Sorry, no pets. 12 month lease!

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Amenities for 1516 Buttercup Street

Apartment Amenities

Central HeatHeating
Trash

Appliances

FridgeOven
RangeRefrigerator
Stove/Oven

Building

Water/Sewer
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Policies and fees

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Applicants

One-time.

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REQUIRED FEES

Security Deposit

One-time. Refundable.

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Dog Policy

Not allowed

Cat Policy

Not allowed

No pets allowed.

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About 1516 Buttercup Street

HomeApartments in FairbanksVan Horn Industrial Area 1516 Buttercup Street

Move-in ready and fully furnished, this 2-bedroom, 1-bath unit offers comfort and convenience in the heart of town. Located just steps from the hospital, this home features an in-unit washer and dryer, making daily living a breeze. Rent includes everything except electric. Enjoy a central location close to shopping, dining, and public transportation—perfect for professionals or anyone seeking easy access to city amenities. Sorry, no pets. 12 month lease!


Zumper Expert Rating

Our expert rating is based on a weighted average score of property attributes that renters care about most: price, amenities, location, quality, and trust.
8.3
/10
Very Good
With a solid 8.3 out of 10 overall, 1516 Buttercup Street is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, 1516 Buttercup Street has a number of attractive features—namely its Price— so you can be assured your rent will come with a high standard of living.
How we rated 1516 Buttercup Street
Price·9A score that weighs the cost and location of the property, which we calculate by comparing rent prices of recent units to the median price of nearby rentals, adjusting for overall quality and features.
1516 Buttercup Street stands out with a remarkable rating of 9/10 for its cost per bedroom compared to other rentals in the area. Considering the excellent balance between price, convenience, and comfort that it provides, residents enjoy a high-quality living experience.
Amenities·9A score based on the amenities offered at this property compared to other rentals in the area. We consider the quantity, quality, and popularity of features both on site and within the units.
1516 Buttercup Street goes above and beyond to provide sought-after conveniences and desirable perks, including trash. Renters looking for popular or luxurious features will find them here—and for that reason, 1516 Buttercup Street receives one of the highest amenities scores.
Location·9A score based on proximity and ease of access to shops, restaurants, schools, and public transportation while considering the desirability of the area.
1516 Buttercup Street is exceptional when it comes to location and conveniences. Communication with management or leasing staff is usually quick and easy and they often use advanced scheduling and communication tools to streamline the process. The location of this property offers easy access to popular points of interest in the area and options for getting around.
Quality·6A score based on what makes the property stand out, such as luxury features, unique offerings, age of the building, and our ability to verify the accuracy of these details.
While 1516 Buttercup Street does not have many hallmark characteristics to highlight, it has some qualities and features that will resonate with a broad range of renters.
Trustworthiness·8A score based on the accuracy, completeness, recency, and usefulness of the information provided by this property, so you can trust that what you see is what you get.
The level of transparency this property provides distinguishes it as a great rental. With a high attention to detail and desirable features, renters can be sure they will get an accurate picture of their potential new home.

1516 Buttercup Street is great for:

Eco living

  • Public transit available nearby
  • 10 parks within a mile
  • On-site recycling or composting options
  • You can get around by foot in this area

Social life

  • Areas nearby are accessible by walking
  • 63 restaurants within 1 mile of this property
  • 1 local event hub within 1 mile
  • The area has transit options

Property highlights

We compared every listing in the surrounding area to determine which amenities are most common. If a building lacks an amenity that most others in the area have, it is a con. If a building has an amenity most others in the area do not, it is a pro. Similarly, price, schools, and size are calculated relative to the size, price, and distance to schools of the other properties nearby.

How 1516 Buttercup Street compares to other nearby properties.

Positives

High school nearby
There is a high school 0.6 miles away
Middle school nearby
There is a middle school 0.5 miles away
Central heat
Climate controlled environment
Eco-friendly trash disposal
This property has recycling pickup
Images Available
There are at least 10 photos of this property

Considerations

Distance from transit
More than 1.6 miles from public transportation
Distance from grocery stores
The nearest grocery store is 3.6 miles away
Greater distance from grade schools
The nearest elementary school is farther than 0.4 miles away

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Rent trends in Van Horn Industrial Area

2-bedroom apartments at 1516 Buttercup Street cost about 4% less than the average rent price for 2-bedroom apartments in Van Horn Industrial Area.

Median rents as of Oct 17 2026.
Van Horn Industrial Area
Fairbanks
A table of studio rental data trends in Fairbanks
MonthMedian Rent
November 2024$1,019
December 2024$924
January 2025$843
February 2025$950
March 2025$940
April 2025$837
May 2025$888
June 2025$975
July 2025$895
August 2025$948
September 2025$975
October 2025$975
November 2025$980
December 2025$975
January 2026$979
February 2026$846
March 2026$943
April 2026$990
May 2026$985
June 2026$953
July 2026$1,137
August 2026$945
September 2026$1,087
October 2026$1,016
A table of studio rental data trends in Van Horn Industrial Area
MonthMedian Rent
February 2026$800
March 2026$825
April 2026$887
May 2026$900
September 2026$1,000
October 2026$1,000

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Bedrooms

2 bedrooms

Rent-to-income ratio

30%

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Recommended income

$80,000/yr

With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $80,000 annually to afford this 2-bedrooms monthly rent price of $2,000.
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Schools near 1516 Buttercup Street

Denali Elementary School

1042 lathrop st

fairbanks, AK, 99701

PK, K-5Public
C

Alternative Learning Systems

520 fifth ave

fairbanks, AK, 99701

PK, K-12Public

Fairbanks B.E.S.T.

520 fifth ave

fairbanks, AK, 99701

PK, K-12Public
B+
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Neighborhood

Van Horn Industrial Area | Fairbanks, AK

NEIGHBORHOOD VIBE
Peaceful and quiet
Noise-canceling headphones not required in this mostly noise free area.

Getting around Fairbanks near 1516 Buttercup St

Walking

5/10
Some shops and stores are within a few minutes.

Driving

10/10
Commuting is easy with multiple accessible routes and plenty of parking.

Cycling

5/10
More spots are within biking distance and some roads are cyclist-friendly.

Transit

3/10
There are a few mass transit options within the area.

Points of interest for 1516 Buttercup St, Fairbanks

Groceries

7/10
At least one supermarket within a 15-minute walk

Shopping

2/10
Some shops within walking distance

Cafes

5/10
Some cafés within a few minutes’ walk

Restaurants

5/10
Some restaurants within a few minutes’ walk

Primary schools

8/10
At least one elementary school within a 10-minute walk

High schools

8/10
At least one high school within a 10-minute walk

Nightlife

4/10
Some bars within walking distance

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