Last updated on June 11, 2026

Average rent in
College, AK

Median rent

Median rent in College

$2,000/mo

increased by25%

vs previous year

The average rent in College is $2,000 per month as of June 2026. This is 3% above the national average rent, or $50 more per month.

$2.81

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in College

17

for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of College rentals at each price point

80%60%40%20%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in College, AK

Average rent prices in College have increased by 13% over the last month and have increased by 25% 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 $1,500, whereas a house costs $2,500. 1-bedroom apartments in College run $1,300 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,900.

Listings

Studio

$1,150

58%

34%

1 bedroom

$1,400

15%

15%

2 bedroom

$1,600

23%

5%

3 bedroom

$2,450

9%

25%

4 bedroom

$3,000

10%

-

Studio

Average rent

$1,150

Last 30 days

58%

Last year

34%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,400

Last 30 days

15%

Last year

15%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,600

Last 30 days

23%

Last year

5%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,450

Last 30 days

9%

Last year

25%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,000

Last 30 days

10%

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$2,000
increased by3%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$1,800
decreased by8%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in College, AK is 11% higher than the median rent in Badger, AK.

Discover rentals in College, AK

1128 Hess Ave #X - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

College Road apartment for rent in College

1128 Hess Ave #X, College, AK 99709

Studio

1 bath

$700

Apartment for rent

Available Jun 8

Glasgow Dr. 4798- SC - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

8.8

Very good

Glasgow Dr. 4798- SC

4798 Glasgow Dr, College, AK 99709

2 beds

1 bath

$1,450

Apartment for rent

4018 Dunlap Ave - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Geist Road apartment for rent in College

3BR/1.0BA

4018 Dunlap Ave, College, AK 99709

3 beds

1 bath

$2,200

Apartment for rent

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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 $2,000 per month as of June 6, 2026.

Is rent up or down in College?

Average rent prices in College have increased by 13% over the last month and have increased by 25% since last year.

How does College rent compare to the national average?

Rent in College is 3% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $50 more per month.

Which neighborhoods are most affordable in College?

The most affordable neighborhoods in College are University Heights ($1,450/mo), College Hills ($1,500/mo), and College Road ($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 $80,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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

The average rent for a 1-bedroom apartment in College, AK is $1,400, while a 2-bedroom apartment averages $1,610.

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