Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on July 8, 2026
Average rent in
Fairbanks, AK
Average rent in
Last updated on July 8, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Fairbanks
$1,600/mo
3%vs previous year
The average rent in Fairbanks is $1,600 per month as of July 2026. This is 18% below the national average rent, or $350 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Fairbanks
33
for rent on Zumper.com as of July 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Fairbanks rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Fairbanks, AK
Average rent prices in Fairbanks have remained the same 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
Fairbanks, AK
Rent prices in Fairbanks vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Fairbanks is $1,400, whereas a house costs $2,200. 1-bedroom apartments in Fairbanks run $1,350 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,600.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,000 | 17% | 17% | |
1 bedroom | $1,350 | No Change |  2% | |
2 bedroom | $1,600 | No Change | No Change | |
3 bedroom | $2,200 | 15% | 21% | |
4 bedroom | $3,400 | 11% | 148% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Aurora Lemeta | $1,650 | |
Birchwood Homes | $1,600 | |
Downtown Fairbanks | $1,950 | |
Graehl | $1,600 | |
Hamilton Acres | $1,425 | |
Haystack | $1,600 | |
Jillian Square | $1,600 | |
Olnes East | $1,600 | |
Van Horn Industrial Area | $1,600 | |
Weeks Field | $1,700 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,400 | No Change | No Change | |
Condos | $2,400 | 9% | No Change | |
Houses | $2,200 | 17% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$1,000
Last 30 days
17%
Last year
17%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,350
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
2%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,600
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
No Change
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,200
Last 30 days
15%
Last year
21%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$3,400
Last 30 days
11%
Last year
148%
Van Horn Industrial Area
Average rent
$1,600
Aurora Lemeta
Average rent
$1,650
Hamilton Acres
Average rent
$1,425
Weeks Field
Average rent
$1,700
Downtown Fairbanks
Average rent
$1,950
Haystack
Average rent
$1,600
Olnes East
Average rent
$1,600
Birchwood Homes
Average rent
$1,600
Graehl
Average rent
$1,600
Jillian Square
Average rent
$1,600
Apartments
Average rent
$1,400
Last 30 days
No Change
Condos
Average rent
$2,400
Last 30 days
9%
Houses
Average rent
$2,200
Last 30 days
17%
The table above reflects average rent prices in Fairbanks, 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 Fairbanks, AK compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in Fairbanks and Badger by all bedroom counts and property types.
Fairbanks
18%lower than the national median
Equal to the the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Fairbanks, AK is 18% lower than the median rent in Badger, AK.
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Cost of living in Fairbanks, AK
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Expenses accrued by most renters | Average cost compared to national average |
|---|---|
| Goods & Services | 20% higher |
| Groceries | 24% higher |
| Health | 32% higher |
| Housing | 1% higher |
| Transportation | 20% higher |
| Utilities | 109% higher |
Discover rentals in Fairbanks, AK
5d+ ago
House for rent in Fairbanks
2608 Wecota Dr #B, Fairbanks, AK 99709
1 bed
0 baths
$750
House for rent
5d+ ago
500 A St, Fairbanks, AK 99701
2 beds
1 bath
$1,200
Apartment for rent
4d ago
1704 Marika Rd, Fairbanks, AK 99709
2 beds
1 bath
$1,400
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
3276 Adams Dr, Fairbanks, AK 99709
2 beds
1 bath
$1,600
Apartment for rent
6h ago
967 Chena Pump Rd, Fairbanks, AK 99709
Studio
1 bath
$780–$3,500
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Fairbanks
3 beds
3 baths
$3,500
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Fairbanks
690 El Rancho Dr #B, Fairbanks, AK 99712
1 bed
1 bath
$1,800
House for rent
Available Aug 1
1d ago
House for rent in Fairbanks
1 bed
1 bath
$1,800
$1,600
Price drop
House for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Fairbanks
1 bed
1 bath
$1,200
Apartment for rent
8h ago
Van Horn Industrial Area condo for rent in Fairbanks
1546 S Cushman St #10, Fairbanks, AK 99701
Studio
1 bath
$1,099
Condo for rent
5d+ ago
500 A St, Fairbanks, AK 99701
2 beds
1 bath
$1,200
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
825 815, 817, 825 17th Ave., Fairbanks, AK 99701
2 beds
1 bath
$1,600
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
1622 Turner St, Fairbanks, AK 99701
2 beds
1 bath
$1,700
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
5965 Haystack Dr, Fairbanks, AK 99712
2 beds
2 baths
$1,800
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Aurora-Lemeta apartment for rent in Fairbanks
228 Princess Dr #3, Fairbanks, AK 99701
2 beds
1 bath
$1,600
Apartment for rent
Available Jul 1
8h ago
Van Horn Industrial Area condo for rent in Fairbanks
1546 S Cushman St #10, Fairbanks, AK 99701
Studio
1 bath
$1,099
Condo for rent
1d ago
D St, Fairbanks, AK 99701
1 bed
1 bath
$1,050
Apartment for rent
1d ago
House for rent in Fairbanks
1 bed
1 bath
$1,800
$1,600
Price drop
House for rent
4d ago
1704 Marika Rd, Fairbanks, AK 99709
2 beds
1 bath
$1,400
Apartment for rent
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Frequently asked questions for Fairbanks, AK
Quick answers to common questions about the Fairbanks rental market.
How much is rent in Fairbanks?
The average rent in Fairbanks is $1,600 per month as of July 4, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Fairbanks?
Average rent prices in Fairbanks have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 3% since last year.
How does Fairbanks rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Fairbanks is 18% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $350 less per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Fairbanks?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Fairbanks are Hamilton Acres ($1,425/mo), Van Horn Industrial Area ($1,600/mo), and Haystack ($1,600/mo).
What salary do I need to afford rent in Fairbanks?
To comfortably afford rent in Fairbanks, you'd need to earn approximately $64,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Fairbanks?
Fairbanks 1-bedroom apartments averaged around $1,300 per month in 2025, while 2-bedroom units averaged around $1,700 monthly. These figures reflect the current rental market across the city's diverse neighborhood options.
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).