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Rental GuideFairbanks, AK

Fairbanks rent data for:

As of today, you'll find 76 apartments for rent in Fairbanks, with a median rent price of $1,500 per month. Fairbanks has seen a 9%—or $161—decrease in median rent price compared to the previous year.

Apartments for rent

Average Rent

$1,500

Year Over Year Change

-9%

$161

Rentals available, last 30 days

76

Rent ranges for Fairbanks apartments
$3,001 - $3,001
2%
$2,251 - $3,000
11%
$1,501 - $2,250
37%
$751 - $1,500
45%
$0 - $750
5%

How has rent in Fairbanks, AK changed in the last two years?

The average rent in Fairbanks, AK, for rentals of all sizes and types, is $1,500, which is a 9.42% decrease year-over-year.

The monthly rent for 1-bedroom apartments in Fairbanks, AK is about $1,200. The average rent for 2-bedroom apartments in Fairbanks, AK is $1,600, and studios are about $1,130 per month.

See more Fairbanks, AK rent data on our rent research page.

What are the K-12 schools in Fairbanks, AK?

33

schools

12,703

students

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Watershed Charter School

4975 decathlon ave

fairbanks, AK, 99709

K-8Public
A-

Fairbanks B.E.S.T.

520 fifth ave

fairbanks, AK, 99701

PK, K-12Public
B+

Pearl Creek Elementary School

700 auburn dr

fairbanks, AK, 99709

PK, K-5Public
B+

Barnette Magnet School

1000 barnette st

fairbanks, AK, 99701

PK, K-8Public
B

Chinook Montessori Charter School

3002 international st

fairbanks, AK, 99701

K-8Public
B

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Who lives in Fairbanks, AK?

Gender

53% Male
47% Female

Age Range

0-19

27%

20-34

35%

35-44

9%

45-64

16%

65+

10%

Language

English

86%

Spanish

5%

Indo Euro

2%

Asia Pac

4%

Other

2%

Education

No HS

6%

High School

56%

Bachelor's

27%

Master's

6%

Prof Degree

1%

Doctorate

1%

What is the household breakdown in Fairbanks, AK?

Families

51% Families
49% Single

Property

62% Renters
38% Owners

Household Income

0-25k

12%

25-50k

21%

50-75k

23%

75-100k

12%

100-150k

20%

150k+

10%

How do residents get around Fairbanks, AK?

Fairbanks locals spend about 14 minutes commuting, and most drive to get to work. The best way to fly in or out of Fairbanks is through Fairbanks International Airport, 7.80 miles away.

Walking

1/10
You’ll need another mode of transportation for getting around. Scooter, anyone?

Cycling

3/10
This is semi-bikeable, but you’ll need another way of getting around.

Driving

10/10
Commuting is easy with multiple accessible routes and plenty of parking.

Transit

0/10
FYI, there are little to no public transit options within walking distance.

Scores for Fairbanks are calculated based on the proximity to and amount of infrastructure supporting each method of transportation.

What is the cost of living in Fairbanks, AK?

The overall cost of living in Fairbanks, AK is 21% higher than the national average, according to the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research. This is calculated by comparing several expenses, including food and basic necessities like energy and healthcare. When it comes to comparing these expenses to the rest of the country, in Fairbanks you can expect groceries to cost more than the national average, and healthcare to cost more. Eggs run about $4.19 per carton, and milk $5.32. Regarding healthcare costs, a doctor’s visit could amount to $258 on average—but this will likely vary depending on several factors, including insurance and medical specialty.

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Goods & Services

AVERAGE COST COMPARED TO NATIONAL AVERAGE

17% higher

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Groceries

AVERAGE COST COMPARED TO NATIONAL AVERAGE

27% higher

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Utilities

AVERAGE COST COMPARED TO NATIONAL AVERAGE

103% higher

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Transportation

AVERAGE COST COMPARED TO NATIONAL AVERAGE

9% higher

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Health

AVERAGE COST COMPARED TO NATIONAL AVERAGE

51% higher

Explore rentals in Fairbanks, AK

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5965 Haystack Drive - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

8.5

Very good

5965 Haystack Drive

5965 Haystack Dr, Fairbanks, AK 99712

In-unit laundry | Dishwasher | Microwave

2 beds

2 baths

$1,900

Apartment for rent

Dunbar Ave (121) - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.3

Very good

Dunbar Ave (121)

121 Dunbar Ave, Fairbanks, AK 99701

In-unit laundry | Central heat | Dishwasher

2 beds

1 bath

$1,750

Apartment for rent

228 Woodridge 228 - Photo 1 of 1

7h ago

Apartment for rent in Fairbanks

2BR/1.0BA

228 Woodridge 228, Fairbanks, AK 99709

In-unit laundry

2 beds

1 bath

$1,600

Apartment for rent