1-Bedroom Apartment Rent in Kenai, AK
Median asking rent for a 1-bedroom apartment in Kenai, Alaska as of July 2026. That's +46% lower than the citywide median of $1,693 and +35% below the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395.
Income needed for a 1-bedroom in Kenai
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income guideline (the threshold above which households are considered rent-burdened), here's what you need to earn to comfortably afford a 1-bedroom at the current median rent.
Rent by apartment size in Kenai
Compare Kenai's median rent across every apartment size.
Cheapest cities for a 1-bedroom in Alaska
| # | City | 1-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kenai (this page) | $910 |
| 2 | Wasilla | $1,040 |
| 3 | Fairbanks | $1,130 |
| 4 | Anchorage | $1,241 |
| 5 | North Pole | $1,290 |
| 6 | Eagle River | $1,580 |
Most expensive cities for a 1-bedroom in Alaska
| # | City | 1-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Eagle River | $1,580 |
| 2 | North Pole | $1,290 |
| 3 | Anchorage | $1,241 |
| 4 | Fairbanks | $1,130 |
| 5 | Wasilla | $1,040 |
| 6 | Kenai (this page) | $910 |
Nearby cities — 1-bedroom rent
Most nearby cities have similar or higher 1-bedroom rents than Kenai.
| City | Distance | 1-Bedroom rent | vs Kenai |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anchorage, AK | 49.5 mi | $1,241 | +$331 (+36%) |
| Wasilla, AK | 101.7 mi | $1,040 | +$130 (+14%) |
| Eagle River, AK | 134.7 mi | $1,580 | +$670 (+74%) |
1-Bedroom rent in Kenai — common questions
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Kenai?
As of July 2026, the median 1-bedroom apartment rent in Kenai, Alaska is $910 per month. This is +46% below the citywide median of $1,693.
What income do you need to afford a 1-bedroom in Kenai?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $36,400 ($3,033/month gross), which works out to roughly $17.50/hour at a full-time job.
Is Kenai expensive for a 1-bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
Kenai's 1-bedroom median of $910 is +35% below the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395. It ranks in the 13th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Kenai rank for 1-bedroom rent in Alaska?
Among the 6 cities in Alaska with 1-bedroom data, Kenai ranks #1 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 1-bedroom options near Kenai?
Most nearby cities have similar or higher 1-bedroom rents than Kenai.