Last updated on June 16, 2026

Average rent in
Anchorage, AK

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.

  • 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

increased by6%

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.

$1.87

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

40%30%20%10%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

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%

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%

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$1,750
decreased by10%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,425
decreased by27%

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.

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 & Services22% higher
Groceries24% higher
Health39% higher
Housing36% higher
Transportation20% higher
Utilities11% higher

Discover rentals in Anchorage, AK

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Chester Park Estates

1019 East 20th Avenue, Anchorage, AK 99501

1–4 beds

1–2 baths

$1,225–$1,800

Apartment for rent

Available Sep 24

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4116 W 88th Ave #2 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Anchorage

3 beds

1 bath

$850

Apartment for rent

Available Jun 8

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9h ago

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Very good

1335 Hyder Street

1335 Hyder St, Anchorage, AK 99501

1–2 beds

1 bath

$1,095–$1,400

Apartment for rent

4220 Baxter Rd #A - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Anchorage

2 beds

1 bath

$1,150

Apartment 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 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).

Apartments for rent in Anchorage