2-Bedroom Apartment Rent in Kenai, AK
Median asking rent for a 2-bedroom apartment in Kenai, Alaska as of July 2026. That's +30% lower than the citywide median of $1,693 and +28% below the national 2-bedroom median of $1,655.
Income needed for a 2-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 2-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 2-bedroom in Alaska
| # | City | 2-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kenai (this page) | $1,190 |
| 2 | Wasilla | $1,370 |
| 3 | Fairbanks | $1,490 |
| 4 | Anchorage | $1,613 |
| 5 | North Pole | $1,690 |
| 6 | Eagle River | $2,070 |
Most expensive cities for a 2-bedroom in Alaska
| # | City | 2-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Eagle River | $2,070 |
| 2 | North Pole | $1,690 |
| 3 | Anchorage | $1,613 |
| 4 | Fairbanks | $1,490 |
| 5 | Wasilla | $1,370 |
| 6 | Kenai (this page) | $1,190 |
Nearby cities — 2-bedroom rent
Most nearby cities have similar or higher 2-bedroom rents than Kenai.
| City | Distance | 2-Bedroom rent | vs Kenai |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anchorage, AK | 49.5 mi | $1,613 | +$423 (+36%) |
| Wasilla, AK | 101.7 mi | $1,370 | +$180 (+15%) |
| Eagle River, AK | 134.7 mi | $2,070 | +$880 (+74%) |
2-Bedroom rent in Kenai — common questions
How much is a 2-bedroom apartment in Kenai?
As of July 2026, the median 2-bedroom apartment rent in Kenai, Alaska is $1,190 per month. This is +30% below the citywide median of $1,693.
What income do you need to afford a 2-bedroom in Kenai?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $47,600 ($3,967/month gross), which works out to roughly $22.88/hour at a full-time job.
Is Kenai expensive for a 2-bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
Kenai's 2-bedroom median of $1,190 is +28% below the national 2-bedroom median of $1,655. It ranks in the 19th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Kenai rank for 2-bedroom rent in Alaska?
Among the 6 cities in Alaska with 2-bedroom data, Kenai ranks #1 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 2-bedroom options near Kenai?
Most nearby cities have similar or higher 2-bedroom rents than Kenai.