Last updated on November 2, 2026

Average rent in
Wasilla, AK

Key takeaways for renters

  • The bottom line

    Wasilla, AK rent rose 5.5% year over year, with a current median of $2,000/month. Renters today are paying $105 more per month on average than last year despite a 7.0% month-over-month decline from the recent peak in September 2026.

  • Wasilla runs 5.3% more expensive than the $1,900/month national median, positioning it as a slightly pricier market with a total of 105 rentals available.

  • Rent ranges by bedroom

    Studios rent for about $1,050/month, 1-bedrooms around $1,440/month, and 2-bedrooms at $1,650/month. Larger units include 3-bedrooms at $2,200/month and 4+ bedrooms at $2,695/month. The 3-bedroom segment makes up 50% of the inventory.

Median rent

Median rent in Wasilla

$2,000/mo

increased by6%

vs previous year

The average rent in Wasilla is $2,000 per month as of October 2026. This is 5% above the national average rent, or $100 more per month.

$1.72

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Wasilla

105

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Wasilla rentals at each price point

80%60%40%20%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in Wasilla, AK

Average rent prices in Wasilla have decreased by 7% over the last month and have increased by 6% since last year.

Rent trends

Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.

Compare rent prices in Wasilla, AK

Rent prices in Wasilla vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Wasilla is $1,772, whereas a house costs $2,200. 1-bedroom apartments in Wasilla run $1,395 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,625.

Listings

Studio

$1,050

18%

11%

1 bedroom

$1,440

19%

21%

2 bedroom

$1,650

No Change

3%

3 bedroom

$2,200

No Change

5%

4 bedroom

$2,695

10%

14%

Studio

Average rent

$1,050

Last 30 days

18%

Last year

11%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,440

Last 30 days

19%

Last year

21%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,650

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

3%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,200

Last year

5%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,695

Last 30 days

10%

Last year

14%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Wasilla, 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.

How does rent in Wasilla, AK compare to other cities?

Compare median rent prices in Wasilla and Anchorage by all bedroom counts and property types.

Wasilla

Median rent price$2,000
increased by5%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$1,850
decreased by3%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Wasilla, AK is 8% higher than the median rent in Anchorage, AK.

Discover rentals in Wasilla, AK

1735 N Nina Cir - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Townhouse for rent in Wasilla

1735 N Nina Cir, Wasilla, AK 99654

2 beds

1.5 baths

$845

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.
6301 Commadore - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

8

Very good

6301 Commadore

6301 W Commadore Ln, Wasilla, AK 99623

2 beds

1 bath

$1,175

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.
481 E Mulchatna Dr - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Condo for rent in Wasilla

Mulchatna Dr

481 E Mulchatna Dr, Wasilla, AK 99654

4 beds

2.5 baths

$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.
5865 E Bogard Rd #1 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Wasilla

5865 E Bogard Rd #1, Wasilla, AK 99654

2 beds

1 bath

$1,250

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 Wasilla, AK

Quick answers to common questions about the Wasilla rental market.

How much is rent in Wasilla?

The average rent in Wasilla is $2,000 per month as of October 31, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Wasilla?

Average rent prices in Wasilla have decreased by 7% over the last month and have increased by 6% since last year.

How does Wasilla rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Wasilla is 5% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $100 more per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Wasilla?

To comfortably afford rent in Wasilla, you'd need to earn approximately $80,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

When is the best time of year to rent in Wasilla?

May offers the best rental deals in Wasilla, with rents running about 15% lower than November, which sees the highest prices of the year.

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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