Last updated on September 18, 2026

Average rent in
University of Alaska Anchorage, AK

Median rent

Median rent in Anchorage

$1,800/mo

Flat

vs previous year

The average rent in Anchorage is $1,800 per month as of September 2026. This is 5% below the national average rent, or $100 less per month.

$1.89

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Anchorage

175

for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Anchorage rentals at each price point

35%26%18%9%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in University of Alaska Anchorage, AK

Average rent prices in Anchorage have remained the same 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 University of Alaska Anchorage, AK

Rent prices in Anchorage vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Anchorage is $1,550, whereas a house costs $2,900. 1-bedroom apartments in Anchorage run $1,250 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,650.

Listings

Studio

$1,195

-

12%

1 bedroom

$1,300

-

6%

2 bedroom

$1,700

-

6%

3 bedroom

$2,800

-

18%

4 bedroom

$3,500

-

9%

Studio

Average rent

$1,195

Last year

12%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,300

Last year

6%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,700

Last year

6%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,800

Last year

18%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,500

Last year

9%

The table above reflects average rent prices in University of Alaska Anchorage, 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 University of Alaska Anchorage, AK

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1d ago

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Chester Park Estates

1019 East 20th Avenue, Anchorage, AK 99501

1–4 beds

1–2 baths

$1,225–$1,800

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4d ago

Apartment for rent in Anchorage

$700 room for rent

Room For Rent, Anchorage, AK 99508

1 bed

1.5 baths

$700

Room For Rent #NA - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

Apartment for rent in Anchorage

$800 room for rent

Room For Rent #NA, Anchorage, AK 99508

1 bed

1.5 baths

$800

3901 Northwood Dr #8 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Anchorage

1 bed

1 bath

$975

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Frequently asked questions for University of Alaska Anchorage, AK

Quick answers to common questions about the Anchorage rental market.

How much is rent in Anchorage?

The average rent in Anchorage is $1,800 per month as of September 12, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Anchorage?

Average rent prices in Anchorage have remained the same since last year.

How does Anchorage rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Anchorage is 5% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $100 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 $72,000/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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