Last updated on September 7, 2026

Average rent in
Elmendorf Air Force Base, AK

Median rent

Median rent in Anchorage

$1,762/mo

increased by5%

vs previous year

The average rent in Anchorage is $1,762 per month as of September 2026. This is 7% below the national average rent, or $137 less per month.

$1.94

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Anchorage

181

for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Anchorage rentals at each price point

40%30%20%10%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in Elmendorf Air Force Base, AK

Average rent prices in Anchorage have increased by 5% since last year. At this time, we don't have enough information to generate yearly trends. Please see below for more rent price details.

Rent trends

Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.

Compare rent prices in Elmendorf Air Force Base, AK

Rent prices in Anchorage vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Anchorage is $1,545, whereas a house costs $2,800. 1-bedroom apartments in Anchorage run $1,275 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,550.

Listings

Studio

$1,700

-

3%

1 bedroom

$1,350

-

3%

2 bedroom

$1,650

-

7%

3 bedroom

$2,700

-

14%

4 bedroom

$3,300

-

58%

Studio

Average rent

$1,700

Last year

3%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,350

Last year

3%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,650

Last year

7%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,700

Last year

14%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,300

Last year

58%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Elmendorf Air Force Base, 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.

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Chester Park Estates

1019 East 20th Avenue, Anchorage, AK 99501

1–4 beds

1–2 baths

$1,225–$1,800

Apartment for rent

Available Jan 16

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905 Richardson Vista Rd #2 - Photo 1 of 1
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5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Anchorage

905 Richardson Vista Rd #2, Anchorage, AK 99501

2 beds

1 bath

$1,175

Apartment for rent

Available Jul 27

533 Price St #2 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Mountain View apartment for rent in Anchorage

2 beds

1 bath

$1,200

Apartment for rent

Available Jun 14

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5d+ ago

Independence Park condo for rent in Anchorage

2 beds

1 bath

$1,250

Condo for rent

Available Jun 20

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Frequently asked questions for Elmendorf Air Force Base, AK

Quick answers to common questions about the Anchorage rental market.

How much is rent in Anchorage?

The average rent in Anchorage is $1,762 per month as of September 5, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Anchorage?

Average rent prices in Anchorage have increased by 5% since last year.

How does Anchorage rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Anchorage is 7% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $137 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Anchorage?

To comfortably afford rent in Anchorage, 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).

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