Last updated on September 18, 2026

Average rent in
Wasilla, AK

Key takeaways for renters

  • Where Wasilla rent stands today

    Wasilla, AK rent rose 23.8% year over year, with a current median of $2,098/month. Renters are paying $225 more per month on average than last year, marking an increase in rents this year.

  • Wasilla rent runs 10.4% more expensive than the $1,900/month national median, placing it above average in cost among smaller metros with a total of 81 total rentals available. This market offers a smaller inventory but higher rents relative to the national median.

  • Price ranges

    Studios in Wasilla rent for $1,050/month, 1-bedrooms for $1,195/month, and 2-bedrooms for $1,650/month, with 3-bedrooms at $2,200/month and 4+ bedrooms at $2,650/month. The 3-bedroom median rent shows the range renters face by bedroom count.

  • What you'll pay

    Houses command a median rent of $2,400/month while apartments are priced at $1,725/month, showing distinct price tiers across property types in Wasilla, AK. Apartments make up just over half of the inventory, with houses comprising about 42%.

Median rent

Median rent in Wasilla

$2,097/mo

increased by24%

vs previous year

The average rent in Wasilla is $2,097 per month as of September 2026. This is 10% above the national average rent, or $197 more per month.

$1.74

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Wasilla

81

for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Wasilla rentals at each price point

75%56%38%19%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 increased by 2% over the last month and have increased by 24% 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 $1,725, whereas a house costs $2,400. 1-bedroom apartments in Wasilla run $1,195 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,600.

Listings

Studio

$1,050

26%

2%

1 bedroom

$1,195

3%

5%

2 bedroom

$1,650

2%

8%

3 bedroom

$2,200

1%

10%

4 bedroom

$2,650

18%

6%

Studio

Average rent

$1,050

Last 30 days

26%

Last year

2%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,195

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

5%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,650

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

8%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,200

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

10%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,650

Last 30 days

18%

Last year

6%

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$2,097
increased by10%

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 13% higher than the median rent in Anchorage, AK.

Discover rentals in Wasilla, AK

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

The Birches 2 - CDY - Photo 1 of 1
Income restricted

4d ago

8.6

Very good

The Birches 2 - CDY

235 E Kalli Cir, Wasilla, AK 99654

2 beds

1 bath

$1,393–$1,672

340, 350, 360 E. Palmer-Wasilla - Photo 1 of 1

15h ago

8.6

Very good

340, 350, 360 E. Palmer-Wasilla

340 E Palmer Wasilla Hwy, Wasilla, AK 99654

2 beds

1 bath

$1,395

340 E Palmer Wasilla Hwy #B8 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Wasilla

340 E Palmer Wasilla Hwy #B8, Wasilla, AK 99654

2 beds

1 bath

$1,395

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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 $2,097 per month as of September 12, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Wasilla?

Average rent prices in Wasilla have increased by 2% over the last month and have increased by 24% since last year.

How does Wasilla rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Wasilla is 10% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $197 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 $84,000/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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