Average Rent in Anchorage, AK and Rent Price Trends

Rent trends in Anchorage, AK

Average rent prices in Anchorage have increased by 6% over the last month and have increased 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 $2,800. 1-bedroom apartments in Anchorage run $1,275 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,600.


Studio	$1,097	11%	4%
1 bedroom	$1,300	2%	1%
2 bedroom	$1,700	2%	5%
3 bedroom	$2,500	2%	1%
4 bedroom	$3,350	3%	2%

		Listings
Downtown Anchorage	$1,575
Downtown Eagle River	$1,650
Mid Hillside	$2,500
Mountain View	$1,510
North Star	$1,500
Northeast Anchorage	$2,100
Russian Jack Park	$1,472
Scenic Foothills	$1,950
Tudor Area	$1,550
Woodland Park	$1,700


Apartments	$1,500	4%	No Change
Condos	$1,900	3%	No Change
Houses	$2,800	3%	No Change
Rooms	$700	No Change	-

Studio

Average rent

$1,097

Last 30 days

11%

Last year

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,300

Last 30 days

Last year

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,700

Last 30 days

Last year

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,500

Last 30 days

Last year

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,350

Last 30 days

Last year

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

Median rent price$1,850

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,500

21%

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.

Average rent in nearby cities

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$1,500

$1,875

$2,100

$1,750

$2,097

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

Income restricted

11h ago

9.7

Excellent

Verified

Chester Park Estates

1019 East 20th Avenue, Anchorage, AK 99501

1–4 beds

1–2 baths

$1,225–$1,800

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1d ago

Apartment for rent in Anchorage

$700 room for rent

Room For Rent, Anchorage, AK 99508

1 bed

1.5 baths

$700

1d ago

Apartment for rent in Anchorage

$800 room for rent

Room For Rent #NA, Anchorage, AK 99508

1 bed

1.5 baths

$800

5d+ ago

Mountain View apartment for rent in Anchorage

2 beds

1 bath

$1,200

3d ago

Russian Jack Park condo for rent in Anchorage

5130 Taku Dr #2, Anchorage, AK 99508

2 beds

1 bath

$1,350

3d ago

Mountain View apartment for rent in Anchorage

Residential Lease, Anchorage, AK

708 N Hoyt St #4, Anchorage, AK 99508

2 beds

1 bath

$1,350

5d+ ago

North Star apartment for rent in Anchorage

1025 E 10th Ave - 11

1025 E 10th Ave #11, Anchorage, AK 99501

2 beds

1 bath

$1,350

218 N Park Street - MS50/50 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.6

Very good

218 N Park Street - MS50/50

218 N Park St, Anchorage, AK 99508

2 beds

1 bath

$1,395

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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 $1,850 per month as of September 12, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Anchorage?

Average rent prices in Anchorage have increased by 6% over the last month and have increased by 3% since last year.

How does Anchorage rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Anchorage is 3% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $50 less per month.

Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Anchorage?

The most affordable neighborhoods in Anchorage are Russian Jack Park ($1,472/mo), North Star ($1,500/mo), and Mountain View ($1,510/mo).

What salary do I need to afford rent in Anchorage?

To comfortably afford rent in Anchorage, you'd need to earn approximately $74,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

When is the best time of year to rent in Anchorage?

December offers the best rental deals in Anchorage with the lowest demand, while April sees the most competitive market. October has the highest rents with a 14.9% difference between peak and off-peak pricing.

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).

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