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Last updated on July 31, 2026
Average rent in
Anchorage, AK
Average rent in
Last updated on July 31, 2026
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Property type
Key takeaways for renters
Where Anchorage rent stands today
Anchorage, AK rent slipped 2.8% year over year, with a current median of $1,750/month. Renters today are paying $41 less per month on average than last year, despite a 3.2% month-over-month increase in July 2026.
Compared to national trends
Anchorage is 9.3% more affordable than the $1,930/month national median, with 203 total rentals offering a smaller but diverse market for renters.
Price ranges
Studios rent for about $1,072/month, 1-bedrooms for $1,300/month, and 2-bedrooms for $1,650/month, with 3-bedrooms at $2,575/month and 4+ bedrooms at $3,350/month. Houses rent at a median of $2,750/month, while apartments are $1,500/month, reflecting the inventory split with apartments making up 55.9% of rentals.
Neighborhood spotlight
Resolution Pointe rents fell 80.5% year over year to $1,600/month across 21 rentals, a stark contrast to the citywide decline of 2.8%. Campbell Lake Heights and Oceanview North also saw large drops of 73.8% and 65.6%, respectively, showing localized cooldowns within Anchorage.
Median rent
Median rent in Anchorage
$1,750/mo
3%vs previous year
The average rent in Anchorage is $1,750 per month as of July 2026. This is 9% below the national average rent, or $180 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Anchorage
203
for rent on Zumper.com as of July 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Anchorage rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Anchorage, AK
Average rent prices in Anchorage have increased by 3% over the last month and have decreased by 3% since last year.
Rent trends
Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.
Compare rent prices in
Anchorage, AK
Rent prices in Anchorage vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Anchorage is $1,500, whereas a house costs $2,750. 1-bedroom apartments in Anchorage run $1,300 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,550.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,072 |  2% | 5% | |
1 bedroom | $1,300 | 3% | No Change | |
2 bedroom | $1,650 | 2% | No Change | |
3 bedroom | $2,575 | 4% | 5% | |
4 bedroom | $3,350 | No Change | 9% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Downtown Anchorage | $1,550 | |
Downtown Eagle River | $1,825 | |
Eagle Crossing | $1,500 | |
Hillcrest West | $1,900 | |
Independence Park | $1,750 | |
Mountain View | $1,475 | |
North Star | $1,500 | |
Northeast Anchorage | $1,995 | |
Russian Jack Park | $1,672 | |
Scenic Foothills | $1,600 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,500 | 2% | No Change | |
Condos | $2,000 | 7% | No Change | |
Houses | $2,750 | 6% | No Change | |
Rooms | $700 | 12% | - |
Studio
Average rent
$1,072
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
5%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,300
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
No Change
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,650
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
No Change
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,575
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
5%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$3,350
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
9%
North Star
Average rent
$1,500
Northeast Anchorage
Average rent
$1,995
Russian Jack Park
Average rent
$1,672
Downtown Anchorage
Average rent
$1,550
Mountain View
Average rent
$1,475
Eagle Crossing
Average rent
$1,500
Downtown Eagle River
Average rent
$1,825
Scenic Foothills
Average rent
$1,600
Hillcrest West
Average rent
$1,900
Independence Park
Average rent
$1,750
Apartments
Average rent
$1,500
Last 30 days
2%
Condos
Average rent
$2,000
Last 30 days
7%
Houses
Average rent
$2,750
Last 30 days
6%
Rooms
Average rent
$700
Last 30 days
12%
The table above reflects average rent prices in Anchorage, AK, broken down by the number of bedrooms, neighborhoods, and property types. The availability of data for each category is dependent on market inventory and will adjust depending on your selected filters.
How does rent in Anchorage, AK compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in Anchorage and Kenai by all bedroom counts and property types.
Anchorage
9%lower than the national median
12%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Anchorage, AK is 3% higher than the median rent in Kenai, AK.
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Cost of living in Anchorage, AK
Explore the cost of essential expenses, and then use our rent calculator to find out how much rent you can afford.
Expenses accrued by most renters | Average cost compared to national average |
|---|---|
| Goods & Services | 22% higher |
| Groceries | 24% higher |
| Health | 39% higher |
| Housing | 36% higher |
| Transportation | 20% higher |
| Utilities | 11% higher |
Discover rentals in Anchorage, AK
1d ago
Verified
1019 East 20th Avenue, Anchorage, AK 99501
1–4 beds
1–2 baths
$1,225–$1,800
Apartment for rent
Available Jan 16
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Anchorage
4220 Baxter Rd #A, Anchorage, AK 99504
2 beds
1 bath
$1,150
Apartment for rent
Available Aug 1
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Anchorage
905 Richardson Vista Rd #2, Anchorage, AK 99501
2 beds
1 bath
$1,175
Apartment for rent
Available Jul 27
5d+ ago
Mountain View apartment for rent in Anchorage
2 beds
1 bath
$1,200
Apartment for rent
Available Jun 14
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Anchorage
1785 Evangeline Ln, Anchorage, AK 99517
3 beds
3 baths
$4,850
Condo for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Anchorage
1301 I St, Anchorage, AK 99501
3 beds
2.5 baths
$4,400
House for rent
Available Sep 2
4d ago
Townhouse for rent in Anchorage
4011 Turnagain Blvd E #1, Anchorage, AK 99517
3 beds
3 baths
$3,800
House for rent
Available Aug 10
5d+ ago
Mid-Hillside house for rent in Anchorage
3 beds
2.5 baths
$3,800
House for rent
15h ago
Apartment for rent in Anchorage
7001 Weimer Rd, Anchorage, AK 99502
2 beds
1 bath
$1,650
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Anchorage
1 bed
1 bath
$1,850
Apartment for rent
7h ago
Condo for rent in Anchorage
1907 Stonegate Cir #24, Anchorage, AK 99515
3 beds
2 baths
$2,500
Condo for rent
Available Sep 1
13h ago
Russian Jack Park condo for rent in Anchorage
3 beds
2 baths
$2,950
Condo for rent
Available Aug 3
1d ago
Verified
1019 East 20th Avenue, Anchorage, AK 99501
1–4 beds
1–2 baths
$1,225–$1,800
Apartment for rent
Available Jan 16
2d ago
Verified
7020 Northwood St, Anchorage, AK 99502
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,250–$2,650
Apartment for rent
Available Jul 8
1d ago
337 E 4th Ave, Anchorage, AK 99501
1 bed
1 bath
$1,550
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
16510 Centerfield Dr, Anchorage, AK 99577
3 beds
1 bath
$1,850
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
1019 East 20th Avenue, Anchorage, AK 99501
2 beds
1 bath
$1,450
Apartment for rent
Available Jul 17
15h ago
Apartment for rent in Anchorage
7001 Weimer Rd, Anchorage, AK 99502
2 beds
1 bath
$1,650
Apartment for rent
2h ago
House for rent in Anchorage
5 beds
2 baths
$3,200
$3,000
Price drop
House for rent
7h ago
Condo for rent in Anchorage
6930 Meadow St #1-302, Anchorage, AK 99507
2 beds
2 baths
$3,800
$3,200
Price drop
Condo for rent
Available Aug 1
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Frequently asked questions for Anchorage, AK
Quick answers to common questions about the Anchorage rental market.
How much is rent in Anchorage?
The average rent in Anchorage is $1,750 per month as of July 25, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Anchorage?
Average rent prices in Anchorage have increased by 3% over the last month and have decreased by 3% since last year.
How does Anchorage rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Anchorage is 9% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $180 less per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Anchorage?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Anchorage are Mountain View ($1,475/mo), North Star ($1,500/mo), and Eagle Crossing ($1,500/mo).
What salary do I need to afford rent in Anchorage?
To comfortably afford rent in Anchorage, you'd need to earn approximately $70,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Anchorage?
Based on Zumper's July 2026 data, one-bedroom apartments in Anchorage average around $1,340/month (down 2.1% year over year) and two-bedrooms approximately $1,680/month (up 2.4% from last year).
Methodology
Rent prices are based on Zumper's rental listings from the past 30 days. Median rent is calculated across all available listings and property types on the platform. If you filter the page by bedroom count or property type, the pricing throughout the page will update automatically to reflect that segment of the rental market.
Household and population data come from the U.S. Census Bureau. Cost-of-living data is sourced from the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living Index (COLI).