Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on June 16, 2026
Average rent in
Anchorage, AK
Average rent in
Last updated on June 16, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
The bottom line
Anchorage, AK rent rose 6.1% year over year, with a current median of $1,750/month. Renters are paying $61 more per month on average than last year, while month-to-month rent remains essentially flat.
Compared to national trends
Anchorage sits 10.3% more affordable than the $1,950/month national median, offering a moderately priced market with a total of 181 rentals available.
Price ranges
Studios in Anchorage run around $1,100/month, 1-bedrooms around $1,250/month, and 2-bedrooms around $1,750/month, with rents rising to $3,200/month for 4+ bedrooms. Houses command a median of $2,500/month compared to $1,500/month for apartments.
Neighborhood spotlight
Oceanview North rents fell 60.0% year over year to $1,800/month, Parkview Terrace dropped 50.8% to $1,575/month, and Powder Ridge declined 50.0% to $1,723/month. These steep local declines contrast with the citywide rent increase of 6.1%.
Median rent
Median rent in Anchorage
$1,750/mo
6%vs previous year
The average rent in Anchorage is $1,750 per month as of June 2026. This is 10% below the national average rent, or $200 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Anchorage
181
for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Anchorage rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Anchorage, AK
Average rent prices in Anchorage have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 6% 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 $2,500. 1-bedroom apartments in Anchorage run $1,250 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,650.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,100 |  1% | 4% | |
1 bedroom | $1,250 | No Change | 2% | |
2 bedroom | $1,750 | No Change | 17% | |
3 bedroom | $2,500 | 1% | 6% | |
4 bedroom | $3,200 | 20% | 14% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Castle Heights | $1,625 | |
Downtown Anchorage | $1,775 | |
Downtown Eagle River | $2,100 | |
Eaglewood | $1,450 | |
Independence Park | $1,825 | |
Mountain View | $1,425 | |
North Star | $1,500 | |
Northeast Anchorage | $1,850 | |
Russian Jack Park | $1,495 | |
Scenic Foothills | $1,722 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,500 | 1% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,837 | 8% | No Change | |
Houses | $2,500 | 8% | No Change | |
Rooms | $817 | 17% | - |
Studio
Average rent
$1,100
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
4%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,250
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
2%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,750
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
17%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,500
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
6%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$3,200
Last 30 days
20%
Last year
14%
North Star
Average rent
$1,500
Russian Jack Park
Average rent
$1,495
Downtown Anchorage
Average rent
$1,775
Northeast Anchorage
Average rent
$1,850
Mountain View
Average rent
$1,425
Independence Park
Average rent
$1,825
Downtown Eagle River
Average rent
$2,100
Scenic Foothills
Average rent
$1,722
Castle Heights
Average rent
$1,625
Eaglewood
Average rent
$1,450
Apartments
Average rent
$1,500
Last 30 days
1%
Condos
Average rent
$1,837
Last 30 days
8%
Houses
Average rent
$2,500
Last 30 days
8%
Rooms
Average rent
$817
Last 30 days
17%
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
10%lower than the national median
27%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Anchorage, AK is 23% higher than the median rent in Kenai, AK.
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Cost of living in Anchorage, AK
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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
14h ago
Verified
1019 East 20th Avenue, Anchorage, AK 99501
1–4 beds
1–2 baths
$1,225–$1,800
Apartment for rent
Available Sep 24
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Anchorage
4116 W 88th Ave #2, Anchorage, AK 99502
3 beds
1 bath
$850
Apartment for rent
Available Jun 8
18h ago
1335 Hyder St, Anchorage, AK 99501
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,095–$1,400
Apartment for rent
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
4d ago
Verified
3 beds
2 baths
$7,749
Condo for rent
5d+ ago
Sand Lake house for rent in Anchorage
5376 Sandhill Loop, Anchorage, AK 99502
4 beds
2 baths
$5,950
House for rent
2h ago
Verified
2 beds
1 bath
$4,906
$4,719
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Anchorage
3 beds
2 baths
$4,000
Condo for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Anchorage
1 bed
1 bath
$2,100
Apartment for rent
4h ago
303 E 15th Ave, Anchorage, AK 99501
2 beds
1 bath
$1,500
Apartment for rent
8h ago
Townhouse for rent in Anchorage
1405 W 27th Ave #1, Anchorage, AK 99503
1 bed
1 bath
$1,500
House for rent
Available Jun 15
10h ago
3606 Oregon Dr, Anchorage, AK 99517
1 bed
1 bath
$1,395
Apartment for rent
14h ago
Verified
1019 East 20th Avenue, Anchorage, AK 99501
1–4 beds
1–2 baths
$1,225–$1,800
Apartment for rent
Available Sep 24
3d ago
Verified
7020 Northwood St, Anchorage, AK 99502
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,325–$2,650
Apartment for rent
Available Jul 8
5d+ ago
337 E 4th Ave, Anchorage, AK 99501
1 bed
1 bath
$1,500
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
330 Flower St, Anchorage, AK 99508
2 beds
1 bath
$1,300
Apartment for rent
17h ago
Verified
1019 East 20th Avenue, Anchorage, AK 99501
2 beds
1 bath
$1,450
Apartment for rent
Available Jul 17
5d+ ago
337 E 4th Ave, Anchorage, AK 99501
1 bed
1 bath
$1,500
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Downtown Anchorage apartment for rent in Anchorage
Studio
1 bath
$1,600
Apartment for rent
2h ago
Verified
2 beds
1 bath
$4,906
$4,719
Price drop
Apartment for rent
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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 June 13, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Anchorage?
Average rent prices in Anchorage have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 6% since last year.
How does Anchorage rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Anchorage is 10% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $200 less per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Anchorage?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Anchorage are Mountain View ($1,425/mo), Eaglewood ($1,450/mo), and Russian Jack Park ($1,495/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?
Anchorage's 1-bedroom apartments averaged around $1,400 per month in 2025, while 2-bedroom units averaged around $1,600 monthly. These figures reflect the current rental market across Alaska's largest city, with 2-bedroom apartments making up the largest share of available inventory at 39% of the market.
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).