Average Rent in Anchorage, AK
32 apartment buildings, 123 units. Daily asking prices with rent history for every building. 1 more available with Average Rent Pro
Cheapest
$950/mo
Merrill Crossing Apartments
Properties
32
tracked daily
Units
123
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Analysis
Rent Price Breakdown
Compare pricing across all 32 properties in Anchorage, AK.
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Average Rent by Property
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Anchorage, AK Rent Prices
All 32 properties ranked by lowest available rent.
Merrill Crossing Apartments
1275 E 9th Ave, Anchorage, AK 99501, USA
North Point Apartments
905 Richardson Vista Rd, Anchorage, AK 99501, USA
Arbor Pointe
1473 W 25th Ave, Anchorage, AK 99503, USA
Castle Apartment Homes
915 W 27th Ave, Anchorage, AK 99503, USA
Continental Apartment Homes
3321 Eureka St, Anchorage, AK 99503, USA
Ladera Villa
2225 Arctic Blvd, Anchorage, AK 99503, USA
Outlook
234 E 15th Ave, Anchorage, AK 99501, USA
| # | Property | From | Avg | $/sqft | Rating | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Merrill Crossing Apartments 1275 E 9th Ave, Anchorage, AK 99501, USA | $950 | $950 | -- | 4.1 (11) | 1 |
| 2 | North Point Apartments 905 Richardson Vista Rd, Anchorage, AK 99501, USA | $950 | $1,000 | -- | 3.4 (169) | 2 |
| 3 | Arbor Pointe 1473 W 25th Ave, Anchorage, AK 99503, USA | $1,095 | $1,308 | -- | 4.2 (30) | 3 |
| 4 | Castle Apartment Homes 915 W 27th Ave, Anchorage, AK 99503, USA | $1,095 | $1,095 | $3.32 | 4.1 (112) | 1 |
| 5 | Continental Apartment Homes 3321 Eureka St, Anchorage, AK 99503, USA | $1,095 | $1,180 | -- | 4.2 (31) | 3 |
| 6 | Ladera Villa 2225 Arctic Blvd, Anchorage, AK 99503, USA | $1,095 | $1,323 | -- | 4.3 (24) | 3 |
| 7 | Outlook 234 E 15th Ave, Anchorage, AK 99501, USA | $1,095 | $1,476 | -- | 3.7 (38) | 37 |
Rent & Price History by Building
Merrill Crossing Apartments
4.1 (11)1275 E 9th Ave, Anchorage, AK 99501, USA
North Point Apartments
3.4 (169)905 Richardson Vista Rd, Anchorage, AK 99501, USA
Arbor Pointe
4.2 (30)1473 W 25th Ave, Anchorage, AK 99503, USA
Castle Apartment Homes
4.1 (112)915 W 27th Ave, Anchorage, AK 99503, USA
Continental Apartment Homes
4.2 (31)3321 Eureka St, Anchorage, AK 99503, USA
Ladera Villa
4.3 (24)2225 Arctic Blvd, Anchorage, AK 99503, USA
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Anchorage, AK neighborhoods
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Anchorage, AK Average Rent Prices 2026
The average rent in Anchorage, AK is $1,644 per month, based on 123 units across 32 apartment communities. Prices range from $950 at Merrill Crossing Apartments to $4,000 at OverWatch Real Estate Management.
Average Rent by Bedroom Type
| Type | Avg Rent | Starting From | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,780/mo | $950/mo | 3 |
| 1 Bed | $1,468/mo | $950/mo | 24 |
| 2 Bed | $1,508/mo | $1,095/mo | 68 |
| 3 Bed | $1,853/mo | $1,235/mo | 23 |
| 4 Bed | $3,300/mo | $2,600/mo | 5 |
Every price is a real asking rent, updated that morning. Request a neighborhood we don't cover and we add it within 24 hours.
Market Context
Who rents in Anchorage, AK, and what they pay
Tracked one-bedroom rent in Anchorage, AK averages $1,468/mo, with two-bedroom units averaging $1,508/mo. At the local median household income of $98,152, that works out to 20% of gross income, well within the 25 percent comfortable-rent threshold.
The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 2023 release pegged median gross rent in Anchorage, AK at $1,453/mo. The current tracked market average runs 13% higher than that benchmark, reflecting both two to three years of rent growth and the fact that the Census figure covers all renter-occupied housing in Anchorage, AK while the tracked market average covers units currently listed in larger apartment communities.
What salary do I need to live comfortably in Anchorage, AK?
Built on the 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Minimum to afford average rent
$66,000/year
Based on the 30 percent rule, using our tracked average rent of $1,644/mo.
Comfortable income
$79,000/year
Based on the 25 percent rule, leaving more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($950/mo), you need to earn at least $38,000/year.
Median household income in Anchorage, AK is $98,152 , about 24% above the comfortable-living threshold.
Cost of living in Anchorage, AK
Overall prices in Anchorage, AK runs above the national average by about 7% (BEA Regional Price Parity index 106.8, where 100 equals the U.S. average). The breakdown below estimates monthly costs for a single adult, using national consumer-spending baselines from the Bureau of Labor Statistics scaled by Anchorage, AK's regional price parities.
| Category | Monthly estimate |
|---|---|
| Rent (market average) | $1,644 |
| Utilities | $519 |
| Groceries | $564 |
| Transportation | $1,238 |
| Healthcare | $604 |
| Other goods and services | $966 |
| Estimated total | $5,535/mo |
Population
289,069
Median household income
$98,152
Census median rent
$1,453/mo
Rent as % of income
29.1%
Median age
34.9
Mean commute
19 min
Methodology
Rent data
Sourced directly from each tracked apartment community and refreshed every 24 hours. Every listed unit price on this page is real and listed today.
Cost of living
Estimates combine national consumer-spending baselines from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (Consumer Expenditure Survey) with the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities (MARPP dataset). Both are peer-reviewed federal data releases published annually.
Salary to live comfortably
Applies the standard 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income rule on top of the listed rent. This is the same affordability guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Demographic figures
Median household income, population, median age, commute time, Census median rent, and rent as percentage of income come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates, the most recent complete release.
Cost of living and demographic figures were last published in 2023.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Anchorage, AK?
The average rent in Anchorage, AK is $1,644 per month, based on 123 units across 32 apartment buildings tracked by Average Rent. Prices are refreshed daily.
What is the median rent in Anchorage, AK?
The median asking rent in Anchorage, AK is $1,390 per month, computed from 123 live listed units and refreshed daily. The average is $1,644/mo; the median resists skew from luxury listings.
What is the cheapest apartment rent in Anchorage, AK?
The lowest available rent in Anchorage, AK starts at $950 per month. Availability changes daily and prices are refreshed each morning.
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Anchorage, AK?
1-bedroom apartments in Anchorage, AK average $1,468/mo. The lowest listed 1-bedroom starts at $950/mo across 24 units tracked.
How much is a 2-bedroom apartment in Anchorage, AK?
2-bedroom apartments in Anchorage, AK average $1,508/mo. Units start from $1,095/mo across 68 units currently listed.
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