Last updated on July 29, 2026

Average rent in
Kenai, AK

Median rent

Median rent in Kenai

$1,700/mo

decreased by14%

vs previous year

The average rent in Kenai is $1,700 per month as of July 2026. This is 12% below the national average rent, or $230 less per month.

$3.12

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Kenai

14

for rent on Zumper.com as of July 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Kenai rentals at each price point

50%38%25%13%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 Kenai, AK, in the last 30 days, rent estimates may not represent the actual market.

Rent trends in Kenai, AK

Average rent prices in Kenai have decreased by 5% over the last month and have decreased by 14% 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 $1,400, whereas a house costs $2,000. 1-bedroom apartments in Kenai run $1,100 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,400.

Listings

Studio

$1,300

8%

-

1 bedroom

$1,375

10%

6%

2 bedroom

$2,000

4%

19%

3 bedroom

$2,000

2%

9%

Studio

Average rent

$1,300

Last 30 days

8%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,375

Last 30 days

10%

Last year

6%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,000

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

19%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,000

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

9%

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$1,700
decreased by12%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,750
decreased by9%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Kenai, AK is 3% lower than the median rent in Anchorage, AK.

Discover rentals in Kenai, AK

1504 Fathom Dr #10 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Condo for rent in Kenai

2 beds

1 bath

$1,500

Condo for rent

Available Jul 22

51115 Sei Ln - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Kenai

House for rent

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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 $1,700 per month as of July 25, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Kenai?

Average rent prices in Kenai have decreased by 5% over the last month and have decreased by 14% since last year.

How does Kenai rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Kenai is 12% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $230 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 $68,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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

Based on our current listings, 25% of Kenai rentals welcome pets, which works out to about 4 pet-friendly apartments each month across the city's average inventory of 16 units.

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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