Last updated on September 9, 2026

Average rent in
College, AK

Median rent

Median rent in College

$1,675/mo

decreased by7%

vs previous year

The average rent in College is $1,675 per month as of September 2026. This is 12% below the national average rent, or $225 less per month.

$2.17

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in College

10

for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of College 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+

This report has limited data.Due a shortage of data for this selected bedroom and/or property type in College, AK, in the last 30 days, rent estimates may not represent the actual market.

Rent trends in College, AK

Average rent prices in College have increased by 9% over the last month and have decreased by 7% 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 College, AK

Rent prices in College vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in College is $1,537, whereas a house costs $2,250. 1-bedroom apartments in College run $1,300 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,600.

Listings

Studio

$1,000

11%

38%

1 bedroom

$1,300

No Change

15%

2 bedroom

$1,650

1%

6%

3 bedroom

$2,272

14%

5%

4 bedroom

$2,800

No Change

79%

Studio

Average rent

$1,000

Last 30 days

11%

Last year

38%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,300

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

15%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,650

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

6%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,272

Last 30 days

14%

Last year

5%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,800

Last year

79%

The table above reflects average rent prices in College, 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 College, AK compare to other cities?

Compare median rent prices in College and Badger by all bedroom counts and property types.

College

Median rent price$1,675
decreased by12%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,900

Equal to the the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in College, AK is 12% lower than the median rent in Badger, AK.

Discover rentals in College, AK

Rebecca (648) - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

9.1

Excellent

Rebecca (648)

648 Rebecca St, College, AK 99709

2 beds

1 bath

$1,500

Apartment for rent

Glasgow Dr - 4770 - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

8.6

Very good

Glasgow Dr - 4770

4770 Glasgow Dr, College, AK 99709

2 beds

1 bath

$1,600

Apartment for rent

228 Woodridge St #1 - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

University West condo for rent in College

RENTAL RESIDENTIAL, Multi-Level, Fairbanks, AK

228 Woodridge St #1, College, AK 99709

2 beds

1 bath

$1,700

Condo for rent

4852 Glasgow Dr #B - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

University West apartment for rent in College

2 beds

1 bath

$1,750

Apartment for rent

Available Oct 1

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Frequently asked questions for College, AK

Quick answers to common questions about the College rental market.

How much is rent in College?

The average rent in College is $1,675 per month as of September 5, 2026.

Is rent up or down in College?

Average rent prices in College have increased by 9% over the last month and have decreased by 7% since last year.

How does College rent compare to the national average?

Rent in College is 12% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $225 less per month.

Which neighborhoods are most affordable in College?

The most affordable neighborhoods in College are Smith And Broadmoor ($1,600/mo), Taku Westgate ($1,750/mo), and University Of Alaska At Fairbanks ($1,750/mo).

What salary do I need to afford rent in College?

To comfortably afford rent in College, you'd need to earn approximately $67,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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 Badger