Last updated on November 2, 2026

Average rent in
University of Alaska Anchorage, AK

Median rent

Median rent in Anchorage

$1,850/mo

increased by3%

vs previous year

The average rent in Anchorage is $1,850 per month as of October 2026. This is 3% below the national average rent, or $50 less per month.

$1.74

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Anchorage

214

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 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 University of Alaska Anchorage, AK

Average rent prices in Anchorage have increased by 3% 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 $1,600, whereas a house costs $2,725. 1-bedroom apartments in Anchorage run $1,342 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,650.

Listings

Studio

$1,090

-

21%

1 bedroom

$1,400

-

6%

2 bedroom

$1,750

-

3%

3 bedroom

$2,600

-

27%

4 bedroom

$3,400

-

6%

Studio

Average rent

$1,090

Last year

21%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,400

Last year

6%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,750

Last year

3%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,600

Last year

27%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,400

Last year

6%

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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4d 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

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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4220 Baxter Rd #A - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Anchorage

2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom Apartment | East Anchorage

4220 Baxter Rd #A, Anchorage, AK 99504

2 beds

1 bath

$1,150

Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.
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

Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.
1025 E 10th Ave #11 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

North Star house for rent in Anchorage

1025 E 10th Ave - 11

1025 E 10th Ave #11, Anchorage, AK 99501

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.

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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 $1,850 per month as of October 31, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Anchorage?

Average rent prices in Anchorage have increased by 3% since last year.

How does Anchorage rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Anchorage is 3% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $50 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 $74,000/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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