Last updated on June 24, 2026

Average rent in
University of Alaska Fairbanks, AK

Median rent

Median rent in Fairbanks

$2,200/mo

increased by5%

vs previous year

The average rent in Fairbanks is $2,200 per month as of June 2026. This is 13% above the national average rent, or $250 more per month.

$2.72

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Fairbanks

10

for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Fairbanks 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+

This report has limited data.Due a shortage of data for this selected bedroom and/or property type in University of Alaska Fairbanks, AK, in the last 30 days, rent estimates may not represent the actual market.

Rent trends in University of Alaska Fairbanks, AK

Average rent prices in Fairbanks 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 University of Alaska Fairbanks, AK

Rent prices in Fairbanks vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Fairbanks is $1,600, whereas a house costs $3,000. 1-bedroom apartments in Fairbanks run $700 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,175.

Listings

Studio

$1,825

-

7%

1 bedroom

$700

-

-

2 bedroom

$1,175

-

-

3 bedroom

$2,350

-

-

4 bedroom

$3,000

-

-

Studio

Average rent

$1,825

Last year

7%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$700

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,175

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,350

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,000

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

1128 Hess Ave #XX - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

College Road apartment for rent in College

1128 Hess Ave #XX, College, AK 99709

1 bed

1 bath

$700

Apartment for rent

Available Jun 14

1128 Hess Ave #X - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

College Road apartment for rent in College

1128 Hess Ave #X, College, AK 99709

Studio

1 bath

$700

Apartment for rent

Available Jun 14

2608 Wecota Dr #B - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Fairbanks

SINGLE_FAMILY - Fairbanks, AK

2608 Wecota Dr #B, Fairbanks, AK 99709

1 bed

0 baths

$750

House for rent

159 Nash St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Fairbanks

SINGLE_FAMILY - Fairbanks, AK

159 Nash St, Fairbanks, AK 99709

1 bed

0 baths

$1,000

House for rent

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Frequently asked questions for University of Alaska Fairbanks, AK

Quick answers to common questions about the Fairbanks rental market.

How much is rent in Fairbanks?

The average rent in Fairbanks is $2,200 per month as of June 20, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Fairbanks?

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

How does Fairbanks rent compare to the national average?

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

What salary do I need to afford rent in Fairbanks?

To comfortably afford rent in Fairbanks, you'd need to earn approximately $88,000/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).