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Wasilla

Pop. 9,720·2nd most expensive in Alaska·Wasilla rents are up 19.7% over the past year
Median rent (all units)
$2,023/mo
Year-over-Year
+19.7%
Month-over-Month
+6.4%
vs US Median
+$58
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Wasilla · $2,023
More expensive than 60% of US cities · National median $1,965/mo
Rent Reality Score
25/100
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OverheatedFairGreat value

Rents are 13% above what Wasilla's 10-year trend predicts — running hotter than its own history.

Actual rent
$2,023/mo
Expected by trend
$1,795/mo
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Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$1,010
1 BR
$1,040
2 BR
$1,370
3 BR
$1,920
4 BR+
$2,300
Research median
$1,370/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

Rent trends

12-month history

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$24,276/yr
At $2,023/mo median
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 19.7% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+19.7% YoY, +6.4% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

Wasilla, AK is roughly split between renters and owners, 21.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
9,720
Median income
$67,234
Median age
34.8
Renters
51.8%
Age distribution
23.3%
27%
22.8%
17.1%
Under 1823.3%
18–3427%
35–5422.8%
55–649.8%
65+17.1%
Gender
50%
50%
Male50%
Female50%
Race & ethnicity
72%
18.6%
White72%
Black2.5%
Hispanic5.1%
Asian1.9%
Other18.6%
Education (25+)
36.9%
37.4%
21.7%
No HS diploma3.9%
HS diploma36.9%
Some college37.4%
Bachelor's+21.7%
Housing tenure
48.2%
51.8%
Owner48.2%
Renter51.8%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2023 vs 2026

How Wasilla, AK has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,515 → $2,023
up 33.5%
Income
$62,292 → $67,234
up 7.9%
Population
9,098 → 9,720
up 6.8%
Renter share
45.6% → 51.8%
+6.2 pts
Bachelor's+
21% → 21.7%
+0.7 pts
Median age
36.7 → 34.8
-1.9 yrs

Across the past five years, the going rent in Wasilla, AK has shifted from $1,515 to $2,023, up 33.5% since 2023. Census figures show median household income at $67,234 today, compared with $62,292 five years earlier. Because rent grew faster than wages over the same span, the affordability picture has tightened relative to 2021. Census counts show Wasilla, AK adding about 622 residents over the five-year window, up 6.8% on net. The renter share has risen from 45.6% to 51.8%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder. The combined trend lines point to a market that has changed measurably from where it stood in early 2023.

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Wasilla rent by bedroom count

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Local insights

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About renting in Wasilla, AK

Last updated: July 20, 2026

The median rent in Wasilla is $2,023/mo as of July 2026. A studio apartment averages $1,010/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $1,370/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $1,040/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $1,920/mo.

At 36% of local median household income ($67,234/yr), Wasilla ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 19.7% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Wasilla an affordable city for renters?

Wasilla is considered moderate for renters. At $2,023/mo, rent takes approximately 36% of the local median household income ($67,234/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Wasilla slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

How much income do you need to rent in Wasilla?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $81,000/year (~$39/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,023/mo in Wasilla. The local median household income is $67,234/yr, meaning the typical Wasilla household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Wasilla?

Rent in Wasilla has increased 19.7% over the past year as of July 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

How does Wasilla rent compare to other cities in Alaska?

Wasilla is one of the pricier cities in Alaska for rent, ranking #2 out of 6 tracked cities at $2,023/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Wasilla?

Several nearby cities have lower median rents than Wasilla ($2,023/mo): Kenai ($1,693/mo), Anchorage ($1,710/mo).

What percentage of Wasilla residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 51.8% of Wasilla households are renters, while 48.2% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, Wasilla has a strong rental market.

How does Wasilla rent compare to the national average?

Wasilla's median rent of $2,023/mo is $58 (3%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo. Within Alaska, it ranks #2 out of 6 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
36%
MODERATE

At $2,023/mo, rent takes ~36% of Wasilla's median household income ($67,234/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Wasilla 36%Benchmark 30%
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