Studio Apartment Rent in Kenai, AK
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Kenai, Alaska as of July 2026. That's +47% lower than the citywide median of $1,693 and +30% below the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio 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 studio at the current median rent.
Rent by apartment size in Kenai
Compare Kenai's median rent across every apartment size.
Cheapest cities for a studio in Alaska
| # | City | Studio rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kenai (this page) | $900 |
| 2 | Fairbanks | $1,010 |
| 3 | Wasilla | $1,010 |
| 4 | Anchorage | $1,149 |
| 5 | North Pole | $1,160 |
| 6 | Eagle River | $1,440 |
Most expensive cities for a studio in Alaska
| # | City | Studio rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Eagle River | $1,440 |
| 2 | North Pole | $1,160 |
| 3 | Anchorage | $1,149 |
| 4 | Wasilla | $1,010 |
| 5 | Fairbanks | $1,010 |
| 6 | Kenai (this page) | $900 |
Nearby cities — studio rent
Most nearby cities have similar or higher studio rents than Kenai.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Kenai |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anchorage, AK | 49.5 mi | $1,149 | +$249 (+28%) |
| Wasilla, AK | 101.7 mi | $1,010 | +$110 (+12%) |
| Eagle River, AK | 134.7 mi | $1,440 | +$540 (+60%) |
Studio rent in Kenai — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Kenai?
As of July 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Kenai, Alaska is $900 per month. This is +47% below the citywide median of $1,693.
What income do you need to afford a studio in Kenai?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $36,000 ($3,000/month gross), which works out to roughly $17.31/hour at a full-time job.
Is Kenai expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Kenai's studio median of $900 is +30% below the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 19th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Kenai rank for studio rent in Alaska?
Among the 6 cities in Alaska with studio data, Kenai ranks #1 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Kenai?
Most nearby cities have similar or higher studio rents than Kenai.