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1 bed
1 bath
$1,050
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2 beds
1 bath
$1,300
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3 beds
1 bath
$2,000
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2 beds
2 baths
$1,900
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2 beds
1 bath
$1,400
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Van Horn Industrial Area apartment for rent in Fairbanks
On-site laundry | Carpet
2 beds
1 bath
$1,600
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Available Jun 11
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1 bed
1 bath
$1,200
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2 beds
1 bath
$750
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1 bed
1 bath
$1,350
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1 bath
$1,200
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2 beds
1 bath
$1,600
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1 bath
$1,000
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5d+ ago
825 815, 817, 825 17th Ave., Fairbanks, AK 99701
On-site laundry | Central heat | Oven
2 beds
1 bath
$1,600
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5d+ ago
2 beds
1 bath
$1,650
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Studio
1 bath
$750–$3,500
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2803 Wilson St, Fairbanks, AK 99701
Garage parking | On-site laundry | Outdoor space
3 beds
1 bath
$2,450
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5d+ ago
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548 2nd St, Fairbanks, AK 99701
Carpet
1 bed
1 bath
$1,400
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Available Jul 1
5d+ ago
Weeks Field condo for rent in Fairbanks
2 beds
1.5 baths
$2,300
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5d+ ago
Downtown Fairbanks house for rent in Fairbanks
639 10th Ave #3, Fairbanks, AK 99701
On-site laundry | Carpet | Dishwasher
3 beds
2 baths
$1,995
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Available Jun 8
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1 bed
1 bath
$1,100
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Available Jun 1
5d+ ago
Hamilton Acres apartment for rent in Fairbanks
2 beds
1 bath
$1,400
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Available Jul 1
5d+ ago
Weeks Field apartment for rent in Fairbanks
On-site laundry
1 bed
1 bath
$1,400
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Available Jun 26
5d+ ago
Downtown Fairbanks apartment for rent in Fairbanks
Studio
1 bath
$1,300
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5d+ ago
Island Homes condo for rent in Fairbanks
2 beds
1 bath
$1,600
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5d+ ago
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3 beds
3 baths
$3,500
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5d+ ago
Van Horn Industrial Area condo for rent in Fairbanks
1306 29th Ave #4, Fairbanks, AK 99701
Garage parking | On-site laundry | Hardwood floor
3 beds
1.5 baths
$2,200
Condo for rent
5d+ ago
Downtown Fairbanks house for rent in Fairbanks
3 beds
2.5 baths
$2,500
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5d+ ago
Downtown Fairbanks apartment for rent in Fairbanks
622 11th Ave #6, Fairbanks, AK 99701
On-site laundry | Balcony | Ceiling fan
3 beds
2 baths
$1,895
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Available Jun 5
5d+ ago
Van Horn Industrial Area apartment for rent in Fairbanks
On-site laundry
2 beds
1 bath
$1,600
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Available Jun 3
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Fairbanks
On-site laundry
1 bed
1 bath
$1,450
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Available Jun 2
5d+ ago
Downtown Fairbanks apartment for rent in Fairbanks
2 beds
1 bath
$2,150
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Available Jul 6
5d+ ago
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4 beds
2 baths
$3,000
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Alaska is known for its frigid temperatures and stunning natural scenery. One of the coldest cities in the state's Interior region is Fairbanks. This city has approximately 32,000 residents within its limits and nearly 100,000 residents in the Fairbanks North Star Borough, which includes portions of the surrounding area. After Anchorage, this borough is the second most populous in the state. It sits almost 200 miles south of the Arctic Circle and has a cold, snowy climate for much of the year. The city typically reaches its snow-pack level by mid-October and can get over 100 inches of snow per year.
Members of the Native American tribe, the Athabascan, have used this area for many years, although the frigid temperatures prevented them from residing here year-round. European settlers established Fairbanks just after the turn of the 20th century, establishing a trading post and mining for gold. The city's name comes from Charles W. Fairbanks, a vice president who served under Teddy Roosevelt.
Sports are a significant part of the city's culture as fans can cheer on the University of Alaska Fairbanks Nanooks, a men's hockey team, the Fair Banks Ice Dogs, a junior hockey team, and the Alaska Goldpanners, a semi-pro baseball team. The Yukon Quest, a 1,000-mile international dogsled race, also takes place in the city each year. Every June, the city hosts the Yukon 800 speedboat race.
The University of Alaska Fairbanks campus is in the city, which serves as the flagship location for the University of Alaska educational system. Approximately 6,800 students attend this public university, including nearly 1,000 postgraduates.
Fairbanks offers access to outdoor recreation, stunning natural surroundings, and modern amenities, including high-end shopping and dining.
Life in Fairbanks, AK, often revolves around the unique natural environment and outdoor activities, drawing residents who appreciate the access to beautiful landscapes and recreational opportunities. Locals frequently mention the vibrant community events and a focus on arts and culture, contributing to a lively atmosphere. However, some residents note that the long, harsh winters can be challenging, and the cost of living tends to be higher than expected, which can impact renters.
Fairbanks 1-bedroom apartments averaged around $1,300 per month in 2025, while 2-bedroom units averaged around $1,700 monthly. These figures reflect the current rental market across the city's diverse neighborhood options.
Late summer and fall months offer the best opportunities for apartment hunting in Fairbanks, with August seeing the lowest rents and November being the least competitive period. April has the highest rent and most competition, creating approximately a 5.6% difference between peak and off-peak months.
Downtown Fairbanks, Van Horn Industrial Area, Weeks Field, and Aurora-Lemeta stand out for social living with high walk scores and excellent transit accessibility. Hamilton Acres generates the highest consumer interest at 1.2 times the market average, while Shannon Park offers comprehensive pet amenities for animal owners.
Van Horn Industrial Area offers the most affordable option with 1-bedroom apartments at around $1,050 per month, which is 20% lower than the city median. Weeks Field and Hamilton Acres provide additional budget-friendly choices with median rents of around $1,430 and $1,480 respectively.
Shannon Park, Downtown Fairbanks, Van Horn Industrial Area, and Aurora-Lemeta offer excellent pet amenities including waste stations, grooming facilities, dedicated pet spaces, and outdoor areas. These neighborhoods also feature pet-safe windows and nearby veterinary hospitals for comprehensive pet ownership support.
Utilities are rarely included in Fairbanks rental properties, appearing in less than 1% of listings across all bedroom types. Only around 22 total listings include utilities, representing approximately 0.18% of the rental market.
Fairbanks rental properties are predominantly ranch-style homes, an architectural style that gained widespread popularity during the post-World War II suburban expansion of the 1950s and 1960s. These single-story layouts feature long, low profiles and open floor plans designed for practical living in the local market.
Zumper’s proprietary rental data fuels our analysis. Rent and market trends, availability, neighborhood popularity, and lifestyle scores are all calculated using real-time and 2026 rental inventory and prices.
Our Lifestyle Categories ("great for eco-living," "great for social life," "great for pet owners," etc.) are determined by set criteria, against which we score each listing and its available features. At the neighborhood level, we calculate the listing count for each category to determine which lifestyles best fit each area.
Zumper, founded in 2012, is North America’s largest privately-owned rental platform, offering over 1 million listings across the U.S. and Canada. Stay informed on the latest trends and shifts in the rental market with our monthly National Rent Report, your go-to resource for key insights into the evolving rental landscape.
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