Rent rising fastest in Alaska
Cities in Alaska with the largest year-over-year rent increases. Cities with 15,000+ residents. Updated monthly.
Key findings
- Fairbanks ranks first, with +5.3% over the past year.
- Across all 2 cities on this list, the median rent is $1,907/mo.
Data as of September 2026. Change in Zillow's rent index over the past 12 months. Rank a year ago uses the change over the 12 months before that. Updated monthly. Download this list (CSV)
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2 cities
| Rank | City | 1-yr change | Median rent | 5-yr change | Vs. a year ago |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | FairbanksAK | +5.3% | $1,907/mo | -- | ↑1 from #2 |
| 02 | AnchorageAK | +3.9% | $1,845/mo | +32.1% | ↓1 from #1 |