Studio Apartment Rent in Wasilla, AK
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Wasilla, Alaska as of July 2026. That's +50% lower than the citywide median of $2,023 and +22% below the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio in Wasilla
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 Wasilla
Compare Wasilla's median rent across every apartment size.
Cheapest cities for a studio in Alaska
| # | City | Studio rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kenai | $900 |
| 2 | Fairbanks | $1,010 |
| 3 | Wasilla (this page) | $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 (this page) | $1,010 |
| 5 | Fairbanks | $1,010 |
| 6 | Kenai | $900 |
Nearby cities — studio rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 1 of these cities have cheaper studio rents than Wasilla.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Wasilla |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eagle River, AK | 48.2 mi | $1,440 | +$430 (+43%) |
| Anchorage, AK | 69.6 mi | $1,149 | +$139 (+14%) |
| Kenai, AK | 101.7 mi | $900 | $-110 (-11%) |
Studio rent in Wasilla — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Wasilla?
As of July 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Wasilla, Alaska is $1,010 per month. This is +50% below the citywide median of $2,023.
What income do you need to afford a studio in Wasilla?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $40,400 ($3,367/month gross), which works out to roughly $19.42/hour at a full-time job.
Is Wasilla expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Wasilla's studio median of $1,010 is +22% below the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 28th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Wasilla rank for studio rent in Alaska?
Among the 6 cities in Alaska with studio data, Wasilla ranks #3 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Wasilla?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include Kenai ($900).