Last updated on October 25, 2026

Average rent in
College, AK

Median rent

Median rent in College

$1,775/mo

increased by13%

vs previous year

The average rent in College is $1,775 per month as of October 2026. This is 7% below the national average rent, or $125 less per month.

$2.49

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in College

11

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of College rentals at each price point

65%49%33%16%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 3% over the last month and have increased by 13% 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 $1,750, whereas a house costs $2,550. 1-bedroom apartments in College run $1,350 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,750.

Listings

Studio

$1,050

24%

19%

1 bedroom

$1,300

No Change

7%

2 bedroom

$1,750

3%

17%

3 bedroom

$2,300

3%

No Change

4 bedroom

$2,850

4%

17%

Studio

Average rent

$1,050

Last 30 days

24%

Last year

19%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,300

Last year

7%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,750

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

17%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,300

Last 30 days

3%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,850

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

17%

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$1,775
decreased by7%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$2,037
increased by7%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in College, AK is 13% lower than the median rent in Badger, AK.

Discover rentals in College, AK

Rebecca (648) - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

9.1

Excellent

Rebecca (648)

648 Rebecca St, College, AK 99709

2 beds

1 bath

$1,500

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
Princeton 4936 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

7.7

Very good

Princeton 4936

4936 Princeton Dr, College, AK 99709

3 beds

1 bath

$1,800

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.

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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 $1,775 per month as of October 24, 2026.

Is rent up or down in College?

Average rent prices in College have increased by 3% over the last month and have increased by 13% since last year.

How does College rent compare to the national average?

Rent in College is 7% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $125 less per month.

Which neighborhoods are most affordable in College?

The most affordable neighborhoods in College are College Hills ($1,550/mo), Smith And Broadmoor ($1,600/mo), and University Of Alaska At Fairbanks ($1,600/mo).

What salary do I need to afford rent in College?

To comfortably afford rent in College, you'd need to earn approximately $71,000/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