Last updated on November 1, 2026

Average rent in
Kenai, AK

Median rent

Median rent in Kenai

$1,500/mo

decreased by6%

vs previous year

The average rent in Kenai is $1,500 per month as of October 2026. This is 21% below the national average rent, or $400 less per month.

$1.23

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Kenai

17

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Kenai rentals at each price point

60%45%30%15%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in Kenai, AK

Average rent prices in Kenai have remained the same over the last month and have decreased 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 Kenai, AK

Rent prices in Kenai vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Kenai is $1,450, whereas a house costs $1,700. 1-bedroom apartments in Kenai run $1,250 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,500.

Listings

Studio

$1,300

8%

No Change

1 bedroom

$1,275

No Change

7%

2 bedroom

$1,732

No Change

13%

3 bedroom

$2,200

8%

5%

4 bedroom

$2,200

No Change

No Change

Studio

Average rent

$1,300

Last 30 days

8%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,275

Last year

7%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,732

Last year

13%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,200

Last 30 days

8%

Last year

5%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,200

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

Compare median rent prices in Kenai and Anchorage by all bedroom counts and property types.

Kenai

Median rent price$1,500
decreased by21%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,850
decreased by3%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Kenai, AK is 19% lower than the median rent in Anchorage, AK.

Discover rentals in Kenai, AK

1125 Angler Dr #3 - Photo 1 of 1

9h ago

House for rent in Kenai

AK Fins and Feathers Cabins

1125 Angler Dr #3, Kenai, AK 99611

2 beds

1 bath

$1,200

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.
1050 Angler Drive - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

8.4

Very good

1050 Angler Drive

1050 Angler Dr, Kenai, AK 99611

2 beds

1 bath

$1,250

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 Kenai, AK

Quick answers to common questions about the Kenai rental market.

How much is rent in Kenai?

The average rent in Kenai is $1,500 per month as of October 31, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Kenai?

Average rent prices in Kenai have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 6% since last year.

How does Kenai rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Kenai is 21% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $400 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Kenai?

To comfortably afford rent in Kenai, you'd need to earn approximately $60,000/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).

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