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Highlights

  • Smoke-free building
  • Spacious living room
  • Coinless on-site laundry
  • Partially updated finishes

Location

4320 Checkmate Dr, Anchorage, AK 99508, USA|Castle Heights
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Management

Eight Stars Enterprises

Leasing office

(907) 759-3288

Property Overview

Checkmate Dr is rated highly overall, with strong marks for price, location, amenities, and trustworthiness, suggesting solid value and convenience. Notable features include a smoke-free building, a spacious living room, coinless on-site laundry, and partially updated finishes, while nearby grocery access and strong value for money add to its appeal.

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

Zumper Expert Rating

8.4
Very Good
With a solid 8.4 out of 10 overall, Checkmate Dr is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, Checkmate Dr 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

  • Grocery store nearby
  • Less expensive

Floor plans

2BR/1.0BA2 bed1 bath$1,495 /mo1 unit availableFormerly known as Casablanca Apartments, Checkmate Corner on East Tudor Rd is the perfect place to call home. This is a downstairs unit with 2-bedroom, 1-bath combines comfort, privacy, and convenience in one inviting package — making your move even easier. Apartment Features: Checkmate Dr Unit 17 - 2 Bedrooms / 1 Bathroom - Spacious living room with functional floor plan - Approx. 800 sq. ft. of comfortable living space - Partially updated finishes - Coinless on-site laundry - Smoke-free building - Pets considered with approval and additional rent Location Highlights: Prime East Anchorage location off East Tudor Rd Easy access to shopping, dining, UAA, and military bases Quick commute to Midtown and Downtown Anchorage Rental Terms: Security Deposit: $1,495 (before move in) Full months rent: $1,495 (on move in day) Move-In Fee: $100 (on move in day) Application Fee: $35 per adult (18+) ***photos are not of the unit but of a similar floor plan*** ⸻ Now leasing! Enjoy convenient living in a freshly updated, well-located community. Schedule your tour today! Contact Amanda at Eight Stars Enterprises Call or text: (907) 759-3288.

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About Checkmate Dr

HomeApartments in Anchorage Checkmate Dr

Formerly known as Casablanca Apartments, Checkmate Corner on East Tudor Rd is the perfect place to call home. This is a downstairs unit with 2-bedroom, 1-bath combines comfort, privacy, and convenience in one inviting package — making your move even easier. Apartment Features: Checkmate Dr Unit 17 - 2 Bedrooms / 1 Bathroom - Spacious living room with functional floor plan - Approx. 800 sq. ft. of comfortable living space - Partially updated finishes - Coinless on-site laundry - Smoke-free building - Pets considered with approval and additional rent Location Highlights: Prime East Anchorage location off East Tudor Rd Easy access to shopping, dining, UAA, and military bases Quick commute to Midtown and Downtown Anchorage Rental Terms: Security Deposit: $1,495 (before move in) Full months rent: $1,495 (on move in day) Move-In Fee: $100 (on move in day) Application Fee: $35 per adult (18+) ***photos are not of the unit but of a similar floor plan*** ⸻ Now leasing! Enjoy convenient living in a freshly updated, well-located community. Schedule your tour today! Contact Amanda at Eight Stars Enterprises Call or text: (907) 759-3288.


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.
8.4
/10
Very Good
With a solid 8.4 out of 10 overall, Checkmate Dr is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, Checkmate Dr 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 Checkmate Dr
Price·10A 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.
Checkmate Dr offers an excellent balance between price and value. It's priced competitively for its amenities, location, and other key features. Compared to the median price per bedroom in the area, this property is less than, or about the same as, nearby rentals, so residents can expect great value without too many compromises on their desired standard of living.
Amenities·8A 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.
With multiple in-demand amenities, Checkmate Dr is committed to enhancing the renting experience. And while it may have fewer total conveniences and features than similar rentals nearby, it remains a top choice for renters wanting an specific standard of living.
Location·9A score based on proximity and ease of access to shops, restaurants, schools, and public transportation while considering the desirability of the area.
Checkmate Dr 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 Checkmate Dr 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.

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 Checkmate Dr compares to other nearby properties.

Positives

Grocery store nearby
Only 0.2 miles from the nearest store
Less expensive
The 2-bedrooms are cheaper than other similar listings nearby

Considerations

Distance from transit
More than 1.5 miles from public transportation
Greater distance from grade schools
The nearest elementary school is farther than 0.8 miles away

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Rent trends in Castle Heights

2-bedroom apartments at Checkmate Dr cost about 20% more than the average rent price for 2-bedroom apartments in Castle Heights.

Median rents as of Oct 17 2026.
Castle Heights
Anchorage
A table of studio rental data trends in Anchorage
MonthMedian Rent
November 2024$1,158
December 2024$1,148
January 2025$1,130
February 2025$1,189
March 2025$1,156
April 2025$1,227
May 2025$1,189
June 2025$1,161
July 2025$1,201
August 2025$1,384
September 2025$1,152
October 2025$1,023
November 2025$1,079
December 2025$1,060
January 2026$1,013
February 2026$1,026
March 2026$1,124
April 2026$1,062
May 2026$1,154
June 2026$1,116
July 2026$1,114
August 2026$1,115
September 2026$1,159
October 2026$1,131
A table of studio rental data trends in Castle Heights
MonthMedian Rent
September 2016$774
October 2016$780

Affordability calculator

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Bedrooms

2 bedrooms

Rent-to-income ratio

30%

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The general rule of thumb is to spend around 30% or less of your income on rent.
Recommended income

$59,800/yr

With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $59,800 annually to afford this 2-bedrooms monthly rent price of $1,495.
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Schools near Checkmate Dr

College Gate Elementary School

3101 sunflower st

anchorage, AK, 99508

PK, K-6Public
B-

Alaska State School for the Deaf & Hard of Hearing

5530 e northern lights blvd

anchorage, AK, 99504

PK, K-12Public

Whaley School

2220 nichols st

anchorage, AK, 99508

PK, K-12Public

Northern Lights ABC K-8 School

2424 east dowling rd

anchorage, AK, 99507

PK, K-8Public
A-

Paideia Cooperative School

616 w 10th ave

anchorage, AK, 99501

K-12Public
A-
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Getting around Anchorage near 4320 Checkmate Dr

Walking

4/10
Some shops and stores are within a few minutes.

Driving

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

Cycling

7/10
Peddling isn’t a problem with cyclist-friendly streets and bikeable destinations.

Transit

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

Points of interest for 4320 Checkmate Dr, Anchorage

Groceries

0/10
Closest supermarket further than a 30-minute walk

Shopping

3/10
Some shops within walking distance

Cafes

2/10
Some cafés within walking distance

Restaurants

4/10
Some restaurants within walking distance

Primary schools

3/10
At least one elementary school within a 30-minute walk

High schools

4/10
At least one high school within a 20-minute walk

Nightlife

2/10
Few or no bars within walking distance

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Costco Wholesale
4125 Debarr Rd

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