Most affordable cities for renters in Alaska
Cities in Alaska ranked by lowest median rent. Includes cities with 15,000+ residents. Updated monthly.
Key findings
- Anchorage ranks first, with a median rent of $1,845/mo.
- Across all 2 cities on this list, the median rent is $1,907/mo.
Data as of September 2026. Median rent from RentDataNow's monthly city data (Zillow's rent index where Zillow covers the city). Rank a year ago compares the same cities' rent 12 months earlier. Updated monthly. Download this list (CSV)
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2 cities
| Rank | City | Median rent | 1-yr change | 5-yr change | Rent/income | Vs. a year ago |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | AnchorageAK | $1,845/mo | +3.9% | +32.1% | 21.4% | same |
| 02 | FairbanksAK | $1,907/mo | +5.3% | -- | 31.1% | same |