Best rental value cities in Alaska
Cities in Alaska renting furthest below their own 10-year trend, ranked by Rent Reality Score. Updated monthly.
Key findings
- Fairbanks ranks first, with a Rent Reality Score of 47.
- Across all 2 cities on this list, the median rent is $1,907/mo.
Data as of September 2026. RentDataNow's Rent Reality Score compares each city's current rent with its own 10-year trend. High-confidence trends only. Updated monthly. Download this list (CSV)
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2 cities
| Rank | City | Score | Median rent | Vs. trend | 1-yr change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | FairbanksAK | 47 | $1,907/mo | +1.5% | +5.3% |
| 02 | AnchorageAK | 39 | $1,845/mo | +5.7% | +3.9% |