Last updated on September 18, 2026

Average rent in
Fort Wainwright, AK

Median rent

Median rent in Fairbanks

$1,650/mo

increased by14%

vs previous year

The average rent in Fairbanks is $1,650 per month as of September 2026. This is 13% below the national average rent, or $250 less per month.

$2.41

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Fairbanks

55

for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Fairbanks rentals at each price point

45%34%23%11%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in Fort Wainwright, AK

Average rent prices in Fairbanks have increased by 14% 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 Fort Wainwright, AK

Rent prices in Fairbanks vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Fairbanks is $1,575, whereas a house costs $2,575. 1-bedroom apartments in Fairbanks run $1,300 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,600.

Listings

Studio

$1,000

-

-

1 bedroom

$1,300

-

4%

2 bedroom

$1,675

-

19%

3 bedroom

$2,097

-

-

4 bedroom

$2,887

-

-

Studio

Average rent

$1,000

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,300

Last year

4%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,675

Last year

19%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,097

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,887

The table above reflects average rent prices in Fort Wainwright, 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.

Discover rentals in Fort Wainwright, AK

5d+ ago

7.1

Very good

302 7th Avenue

302 7th Ave, Fairbanks, AK 99701

Studio

1 bath

$500

500 A Street - Photo 1 of 1

16h ago

8.3

Very good

500 A Street

500 A St, Fairbanks, AK 99701

2 beds

1 bath

$1,200

8th Ave - 1122 - Photo 1 of 1

12h ago

8.3

Very good

8th Ave - 1122

1122 8th Ave, Fairbanks, AK 99701

2 beds

1 bath

$1,350

1704 Marika Road - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.5

Very good

1704 Marika Road

1704 Marika Rd, Fairbanks, AK 99709

2 beds

1 bath

$1,400

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Frequently asked questions for Fort Wainwright, AK

Quick answers to common questions about the Fairbanks rental market.

How much is rent in Fairbanks?

The average rent in Fairbanks is $1,650 per month as of September 12, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Fairbanks?

Average rent prices in Fairbanks have increased by 14% since last year.

How does Fairbanks rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Fairbanks is 13% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $250 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Fairbanks?

To comfortably afford rent in Fairbanks, you'd need to earn approximately $66,000/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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