Last updated on September 18, 2026

Average rent in
University of Alaska Fairbanks, AK

Median rent

Median rent in Fairbanks

$1,800/mo

decreased by28%

vs previous year

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

$2.55

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Fairbanks

19

for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Fairbanks rentals at each price point

60%45%30%15%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in University of Alaska Fairbanks, AK

Average rent prices in Fairbanks have decreased by 28% 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 $1,800, whereas a house costs $2,975. 1-bedroom apartments in Fairbanks run $1,350 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,750.

Listings

Studio

$3,500

-

No Change

1 bedroom

$1,325

-

-

2 bedroom

$1,725

-

15%

3 bedroom

$2,000

-

-

4 bedroom

$2,887

-

-

Studio

Average rent

$3,500

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,325

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,725

Last year

15%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,000

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,887

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

Madcap Lane 186/192 - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

8.5

Very good

Madcap Lane 186/192

186 Madcap Ln, Fairbanks, AK 99709

2 beds

1 bath

$1,500

Rebecca (648) - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

9.1

Excellent

Rebecca (648)

648 Rebecca St, College, AK 99709

2 beds

1 bath

$1,500

Colonial Manor - Photo 1 of 1

17h ago

8.5

Very good

Colonial Manor

3276 Adams Dr, Fairbanks, AK 99709

2 beds

1 bath

$1,600

Glasgow Dr - 4770 - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

8.6

Very good

Glasgow Dr - 4770

4770 Glasgow Dr, College, AK 99709

2 beds

1 bath

$1,600

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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 $1,800 per month as of September 12, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Fairbanks?

Average rent prices in Fairbanks have decreased by 28% since last year.

How does Fairbanks rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Fairbanks 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 Fairbanks?

To comfortably afford rent in Fairbanks, 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).