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Average Rent in Anchorage, AK & Rent Trends

What is the average rent in Anchorage, AK?

The average listed apartment rent in Anchorage, AK is $1,626 per month, as of October 21, 2026. This sample includes 108 priced apartments in 34 buildings. These are tracked asking prices, not signed leases.

We use published total monthly rent when known and base rent otherwise. Unknown fees remain unknown. Included building observations run from October 17, 2026 through October 21, 2026. Buildings without a qualifying price do not count in this sample. The guide directory can include more buildings.

Rent prices and market trends across 34 apartment communities in Anchorage, AK. Prices update after successful source checks.

Area All Areas Abbott Loop Airport Heights Community Council Fairview Sand Lake Turnagain
Anchorage 99503
Beds All Bedrooms Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed 3 Bed

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Market Average

$1,626/mo

▲ +10.5% from last month

Lowest Available

$815/mo

cheapest unit on market

Communities

34

tracked daily

Units Listed

108

available now

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Rent by Neighborhood in Anchorage, AK

Compare average rent across Anchorage, AK neighborhoods. Click any area to see detailed trends. View these neighborhoods on the rent map

Neighborhood Avg Rent 30d Change From Properties Units
Sand Lake $1,878 ▼  $344 $1,395 5 18
Abbott Loop $1,845 ▲  $80 $1,299 7 22
Airport Heights Community Council $1,697 ▲  $119 $1,350 3 13
Turnagain $1,650 $0 $1,650 1 1
Fairview $1,503 ▲  $214 $815 12 34
Anchorage 99503 $1,317 ▲  $75 $1,100 6 20

Is Rent Going Up or Down in Anchorage, AK?

As of October 2026, the average rent in Anchorage, AK is $1,626 per month across 34 apartment communities and 108 available units. Rents have increased $155 (10.5%) over the past month.

The most affordable option is Merrill Crossing Apartments starting at $815/mo. By unit type, a studio averages $1,375/mo, a 1-bedroom averages $1,508/mo, a 2-bedroom averages $1,638/mo, a 3-bedroom averages $1,773/mo.

Prices range from $815 to $2,810 per month. The most common price point is the $1,200 range, where 27 units are currently listed.

Anchorage, AK Rent Price History

Timeframe
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Month Avg Rent Change Properties
June 2026 $1,528 - 13
July 2026 $1,491 -$37 31
August 2026 $1,478 -$13 30
September 2026 $1,476 -$2 30
October 2026 $1,577 +$101 28

The trend line and monthly averages track each building's average listed price, recorded daily with outliers trimmed. The current month is a month-to-date figure, so it can sit above or below today's live market average shown at the top of this page.

Average Rent by Bedroom

Rent Price Distribution

Rent by Bedroom Type in Anchorage, AK

Studio
$1,375
from $950 · 19 units
1 Bed
$1,508
from $1,050 · 15 units
2 Bed
$1,638
from $1,100 · 24 units
3 Bed
$1,773
from $1,110 · 8 units

Rent Prices by Apartment in Anchorage, AK

Property Starting at Average Units Rating
Merrill Crossing Apartments $815/mo $980/mo 3 4.1
North Point Apartments $950/mo $1,058/mo 3 3.4
McKinley Tower Apartments $1,090/mo $1,436/mo 6 4.1
Arbor Pointe $1,100/mo $1,274/mo 4 4.2
Arctic Sun $1,110/mo $1,369/mo 9 4
Village at Calais $1,110/mo $1,255/mo 2 3.7
Country Lane $1,210/mo $1,210/mo 2 4.1

Frequently Asked Questions About Rent in Anchorage, AK

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What is the average rent in Anchorage, AK?
The average listed apartment rent in Anchorage, AK is $1,626 per month, as of October 21, 2026. This sample includes 108 priced apartments in 34 buildings. These are tracked asking prices, not signed leases.

What rent range can I find in Anchorage, AK?
The apartment listings we track in Anchorage, AK range from $815 to $2,810 per month, as of October 21, 2026. These are the lowest and highest listed prices. They are not a typical price for every apartment. The building, floor plan, and lease terms can affect the price.

Are rents going up or down in Anchorage, AK?
The daily building-average rent rose by $153 (10.5%) over 30 days between observations in September 2026 and October 2026. This compares recorded asking rents. The current month's figures may still be incomplete, and the building mix can change.

How much is a studio apartment in Anchorage, AK?
Studio apartments average $1,375 per month across 19 priced listings in Anchorage, AK. Listed rents range from $950 to $1,820 per month, as of October 21, 2026. Compare apartments with similar floor plans and lease terms.

How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Anchorage, AK?
1-bedroom apartments average $1,508 per month across 15 priced listings in Anchorage, AK. Listed rents range from $1,050 to $2,225 per month, as of October 21, 2026. Compare apartments with similar floor plans and lease terms.

How much is a 2-bedroom apartment in Anchorage, AK?
2-bedroom apartments average $1,638 per month across 24 priced listings in Anchorage, AK. Listed rents range from $1,100 to $2,575 per month, as of October 21, 2026. Compare apartments with similar floor plans and lease terms.

How much is a 3-bedroom apartment in Anchorage, AK?
3-bedroom apartments average $1,773 per month across 8 priced listings in Anchorage, AK. Listed rents range from $1,110 to $2,750 per month, as of October 21, 2026. Compare apartments with similar floor plans and lease terms.

How do 1-bedroom and 2-bedroom rents compare in Anchorage, AK?
The 1-bedroom average is $1,508 per month across 15 listings. The 2-bedroom average is $1,638 across 24 listings, $130 (8.6%) higher. This is a comparison of listing groups, not the cost to upgrade a specific apartment.

Which tracked building has the lowest starting rent in Anchorage, AK?
Merrill Crossing Apartments has the lowest starting rent among the buildings in the comparison table, at $815 per month. We track 3 priced listings matching your bedroom choice in that building, as of October 21, 2026. The starting price applies to its lowest-priced matching apartment. Check that apartment's latest price and availability.

Which rent range has the most listings in Anchorage, AK?
The $1,200 to $1,400 monthly range has the most matching listings: 27 units, or 25.0% of the priced apartments we track in Anchorage, AK. This count does not tell us how fast the apartments rent.

How many apartment listings do you track in Anchorage, AK?
We track 108 priced units at 34 apartment buildings, as of October 21, 2026. This is not the total number of apartments in those buildings. A listing can change or become unavailable. Open the apartment details to check its latest status.

How much rent history is available for Anchorage, AK?
We have recorded rent data on 112 days from June 2026 through October 2026 for apartment listings in Anchorage, AK. Some dates can be missing. The chart only shows recorded data. The current month includes the days recorded so far.

Why can the headline rent differ from the trend chart in Anchorage, AK?
The average at the top of the page gives each matching apartment equal weight. The chart first averages recorded prices within each building, then compares buildings. It removes the highest and lowest groups when at least ten buildings contribute and omits days with fewer than five buildings. Different dates, building counts, and listing mixes can produce different figures. The monthly table averages the recorded daily figures.

Does my bedroom choice change the prices and answers?
Yes. Your chosen area and bedroom count filter the asking rents, listing counts, rent ranges, and answers on this page. When you choose a bedroom count, the history chart uses recorded prices for matching apartments with a known identity. If those records are missing, we leave the chart empty rather than use prices for other bedroom types. Open an individual apartment to check its own price history.

Do these rents include utilities, parking, and other fees?
We use the published total monthly rent when it is available and the base rent otherwise. Unknown fees are not zero. Utilities, parking, pet charges, deposits, and one-time costs can add to the amount you pay. Check the selected unit and lease terms for a complete quote.

How should I compare free-rent offers with listed rent?
A free-rent offer can reduce the effective cost over a lease without changing the listed monthly rent. Compare the same lease length and move-in date, then include required charges and the offer conditions. The market averages do not assume an unconfirmed discount.

Does this page represent every rental in the market?
These figures describe the priced apartment listings we track, not every rental home or every occupied apartment. Coverage and the mix of bedrooms, buildings, and locations can change. A lower market average does not prove that the same apartment received a price cut.

How fresh are the Anchorage, AK rent figures?
We schedule rent updates each day, but buildings can have different price-check dates. The latest accepted price check for these listings was October 21, 2026. The month label does not mean we checked every price today. Open the building or apartment details for its latest price and availability.

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

$65,000/year

Based on the 30 percent rule, using our tracked average rent of $1,626/mo.

Comfortable income

$78,000/year

Based on the 25 percent rule, leaving more room for savings, transport, and groceries.

To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($815/mo), you need to earn at least $33,000/year.

Median household income in Anchorage, AK is $98,152 , about 26% above the comfortable-living threshold.

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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) $1,626
Utilities $519
Groceries $564
Transportation $1,238
Healthcare $604
Other goods and services $966
Estimated total $5,517/mo

Population

289,069

Median household income

$98,152

Census median rent

$1,453/mo

Census rent burden

29.1%

Median age

34.9

Mean commute

19 min

Methodology

Rent data

We use listed asking rents and schedule daily data updates. Individual buildings can have different verification dates. Check the building or unit page for its latest price and availability.

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

We estimate annual income by dividing annual rent by 30 percent for the affordability figure and 25 percent for the comfortable-income figure. These estimates are a guide, not a guarantee of rental approval.

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.
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