Average Rent in Alaska

Rental market overview for Alaska, powered by HUD and Census data.

Median Rent

$1,031

Median Income

$64,510

Rent Burden

-338054756.5%

Avg FMR (2BR)

N/A

Alaska Rental Market Overview

Alaska has approximately 353 cities with rental data tracked by StayRentals. Roughly 29.0% of housing units in the state are renter-occupied. The state's median rent is approximately $1,031, which is 25% lower than the national median of $1,365. (Source: Census ACS)

With a rental vacancy rate of approximately 39.5%%, the Alaska rental market may offer renters more options and negotiating power. (Source: Census ACS)

Most and Least Affordable Cities

Most affordable cities (lowest rent burden):

Ester: median rent of $743, median income of $72,917, resulting in a rent burden of approximately 16.5%. (Source: Census ACS)

Utqiaġvik: median rent of $1,272, median income of $86,810, resulting in a rent burden of approximately 18.4%. (Source: Census ACS)

Farmers Loop: median rent of $1,298, median income of $100,638, resulting in a rent burden of approximately 19.3%. (Source: Census ACS)

Bethel: median rent of $1,546, median income of $100,852, resulting in a rent burden of approximately 19.7%. (Source: Census ACS)

Cordova: median rent of $1,375, median income of $79,526, resulting in a rent burden of approximately 19.9%. (Source: Census ACS)

Most expensive cities (highest rent burden):

Goldstream: median rent of $766, with a rent burden of approximately 51.0%. Lower incomes relative to rent contribute to higher cost burden. (Source: Census ACS)

Anchor Point: median rent of $1,101, with a rent burden of approximately 36.4%. Lower incomes relative to rent contribute to higher cost burden. (Source: Census ACS)

Meadow Lakes: median rent of $1,244, with a rent burden of approximately 36.3%. Lower incomes relative to rent contribute to higher cost burden. (Source: Census ACS)

Mill Bay: median rent of $1,903, with a rent burden of approximately 35.9%. Lower incomes relative to rent contribute to higher cost burden. (Source: Census ACS)

Eielson AFB: median rent of $2,071, with a rent burden of approximately 35.4%. Lower incomes relative to rent contribute to higher cost burden. (Source: Census ACS)

Renting in Alaska: What to Know

Renter protections and landlord-tenant laws vary by state and municipality within Alaska. Most states require landlords to provide advance notice before raising rent on month-to-month leases, though the specific notice period varies. Some municipalities within Alaska may have additional local tenant protections.

Housing laws change frequently. For advice specific to your situation, consult a local tenant rights organization, legal aid society, or attorney. StayRentals does not provide legal advice.

Alaska Rental Market Trends

Rent trends for Alaska are tracked through the Bureau of Labor Statistics Consumer Price Index for shelter costs. Nationally, rent costs have generally increased over the past decade, though the rate of increase varies by metro area and time period.

Detailed monthly rent CPI data is available for major metropolitan areas. Visit our homepage for the national rent CPI trend chart, or explore individual city pages for local context. (Source: BLS Consumer Price Index)

Cities in Alaska

353 cities with rental data, sorted by population.

City	Population	Median Rent	Rent Burden	FMR (2BR)
Anchorage	290,674	$1,405	28.8%	N/A
Fairbanks	32,496	$1,404	31.2%	N/A
Juneau city and	32,108	$1,464	24.9%	N/A
Badger	19,182	$1,461	24.5%	N/A
Knik-Fairview	18,619	$1,524	28.6%	N/A
College	12,376	$1,341	28.9%	N/A
North Lakes	10,262	$1,248	25.5%	N/A
Tanaina	9,682	$1,369	28.7%	N/A
Wasilla	9,267	$1,105	32.7%	N/A
Meadow Lakes	8,773	$1,244	36.3%	N/A
Sitka city and	8,462	$1,309	30.2%	N/A
Kalifornsky	8,380	$1,337	30.6%	N/A
Ketchikan	8,168	$1,214	31.9%	N/A
Kenai	7,477	$1,114	23.6%	N/A
Steele Creek	6,542	$980	26.7%	N/A
South Lakes	6,414	$1,183	31.6%	N/A
Bethel	6,312	$1,546	19.7%	N/A
Sterling	6,307	$1,050	25.3%	N/A
Gateway	6,241	$1,384	27.6%	N/A
Palmer	6,091	$1,101	32.0%	N/A
Homer	5,623	$1,180	32.8%	N/A
Kodiak	5,584	$1,348	22.5%	N/A
Chena Ridge	5,321	$1,145	20.5%	N/A
Fishhook	5,115	$1,772	28.4%	N/A
Utqiaġvik	4,876	$1,272	18.4%	N/A
Nikiski	4,405	$967	28.3%	N/A
Soldotna	4,394	$1,013	27.5%	N/A
Unalaska	4,342	$1,732	22.9%	N/A
Farmers Loop	4,179	$1,298	19.3%	N/A
Valdez	3,935	$1,408	30.1%	N/A
Butte	3,752	$1,533	26.3%	N/A
Nome	3,710	$1,626	23.6%	N/A
Mill Bay	3,617	$1,903	35.9%	N/A
Petersburg	3,317	$1,059	25.3%	N/A
Big Lake	3,232	$1,129	31.5%	N/A
Kotzebue	3,088	$1,633	21.5%	N/A
Eielson AFB	3,071	$2,071	35.4%	N/A
Ester	2,989	$743	16.5%	N/A
North Pole	2,816	$1,382	22.8%	N/A
Goldstream	2,798	$766	51.0%	N/A
Farm Loop	2,561	$1,500	30.0%	N/A
Cordova	2,507	$1,375	19.9%	N/A
Anchor Point	2,260	$1,101	36.4%	N/A
Dillingham	2,175	$1,235	20.3%	N/A
Fritz Creek	2,163	$1,063	22.5%	N/A
Wrangell city and	2,134	$966	26.3%	N/A
Kodiak Station	2,113	$2,570	27.1%	N/A
Deltana	2,059	$1,500	23.9%	N/A
Prudhoe Bay	1,986	N/A	-666666666.0%	N/A
Willow	1,952	$1,114	23.3%	N/A
Haines	1,762	$889	26.3%	N/A
Point MacKenzie	1,707	N/A	-666666666.0%	N/A
Lazy Mountain	1,639	$1,094	18.3%	N/A
Houston	1,613	$771	33.5%	N/A
Susitna North	1,543	$862	37.4%	N/A
Cohoe	1,520	$850	32.5%	N/A
Metlakatla	1,437	$685	17.1%	N/A
Diamond Ridge	1,397	$1,421	22.5%	N/A
Tok	1,352	$635	13.8%	N/A
Sutton-Alpine	1,323	$1,175	28.1%	N/A
Emmonak	1,293	$967	36.5%	N/A
Bear Creek	1,283	$937	32.4%	N/A
Kotlik	1,272	$644	14.6%	N/A
Salamatof	1,189	$631	38.6%	N/A
Skagway	1,179	$1,036	18.7%	N/A
Alakanuk	1,138	$836	12.8%	N/A
Delta Junction	1,126	$1,046	21.5%	N/A
King Cove	1,108	$862	21.0%	N/A
Quinhagak	1,079	$675	15.4%	N/A
Craig	1,073	$1,010	24.2%	N/A
Funny River	1,072	N/A	-666666666.0%	N/A
Womens Bay	1,063	N/A	-666666666.0%	N/A
Sand Point	1,048	$1,250	34.3%	N/A
Talkeetna	1,044	$1,250	34.6%	N/A
St. Mary's	992	$975	32.5%	N/A
Ninilchik	964	$817	36.6%	N/A
Buffalo Soapstone	959	$1,075	51.0%	N/A
Toksook Bay	914	$700	16.0%	N/A
Akutan	911	$595	19.5%	N/A
Hoonah	896	$1,153	18.8%	N/A
Mountain Village	884	$728	16.0%	N/A
Healy	865	$529	31.5%	N/A
Togiak	842	$857	22.5%	N/A
Nunapitchuk	827	N/A	-666666666.0%	N/A
Savoonga	823	$950	18.1%	N/A
Knik River	822	$821	21.9%	N/A
Tuntutuliak	820	$500	13.3%	N/A
Denali Park	817	N/A	-666666666.0%	N/A
Klawock	804	$865	18.9%	N/A
Hooper Bay	801	$819	20.5%	N/A
Kachemak	787	$1,174	40.7%	N/A
Kivalina	769	$925	21.3%	N/A
Happy Valley	748	N/A	-666666666.0%	N/A
Unalakleet	743	$1,094	12.7%	N/A
Fox River	712	$1,150	23.0%	N/A
Gustavus	710	$1,175	13.8%	N/A
Napakiak	692	$1,638	51.0%	N/A
Salcha	689	$1,339	23.1%	N/A
Noorvik	654	$633	9.0%	N/A
Stebbins	654	$595	15.8%	N/A
Point Hope	649	$1,250	24.2%	N/A
Buckland	644	$1,071	22.5%	N/A
Manokotak	629	$563	31.3%	N/A
Galena	627	$1,163	19.9%	N/A
Brevig Mission	625	$625	17.0%	N/A
Pleasant Valley	623	N/A	-666666666.0%	N/A
Wainwright	621	$807	14.3%	N/A
New Stuyahok	603	$900	18.3%	N/A
Kwigillingok	589	$568	11.1%	N/A
Moose Creek	584	$1,388	24.2%	N/A
Napaskiak	582	$950	13.3%	N/A
Kipnuk	572	$425	16.3%	N/A
Shishmaref	568	$900	13.8%	N/A
Yakutat	564	$1,304	13.5%	N/A
Nuiqsut	564	$1,094	14.2%	N/A
Kwethluk	561	$829	20.0%	N/A
Selawik	557	$475	15.8%	N/A
Aniak	551	$1,618	24.8%	N/A
Big Delta	545	N/A	-666666666.0%	N/A
Noatak	536	N/A	-666666666.0%	N/A
Glennallen	522	$1,043	9.0%	N/A
Nenana	508	$1,292	23.9%	N/A
Scammon Bay	506	N/A	-666666666.0%	N/A
Thorne Bay	482	$879	17.0%	N/A
South Van Horn	478	N/A	-666666666.0%	N/A
Fort Yukon	476	$1,292	38.3%	N/A
Chefornak	476	$917	12.5%	N/A
Eek	475	$642	12.5%	N/A
Kake	473	$925	23.6%	N/A
Tuluksak	456	N/A	-666666666.0%	N/A
Tununak	450	N/A	-666666666.0%	N/A
Tazlina	439	$1,370	14.7%	N/A
Chevak	432	N/A	-666666666.0%	N/A
Gambell	426	$938	14.7%	N/A
Two Rivers	424	N/A	-666666666.0%	N/A
Kiana	422	$917	22.5%	N/A
Angoon	419	$525	30.8%	N/A
Naknek	418	$1,208	15.0%	N/A
Akiachak	415	$663	17.9%	N/A
Kasigluk	389	$592	12.5%	N/A
King Salmon	383	$1,192	11.7%	N/A
Pilot Station	380	N/A	-666666666.0%	N/A
Whittier	377	$957	26.5%	N/A
Saxman	361	$1,069	31.3%	N/A
Kongiganak	353	N/A	-666666666.0%	N/A
St. Paul	349	$983	18.5%	N/A
Copper Center	329	$913	20.0%	N/A
Hydaburg	328	$750	18.3%	N/A
Mekoryuk	315	$563	16.4%	N/A
Shaktoolik	312	N/A	-666666666.0%	N/A
St. Michael	308	$833	28.3%	N/A
Trapper Creek	303	N/A	-666666666.0%	N/A
Koyuk	300	$744	25.8%	N/A
Akiak	298	$417	20.0%	N/A
Wales	294	N/A	-666666666.0%	N/A
Elim	293	$917	27.1%	N/A
Harding-Birch Lakes	285	N/A	-666666666.0%	N/A
Chickaloon	283	N/A	-666666666.0%	N/A
Clam Gulch	279	N/A	-666666666.0%	N/A
Kasilof	279	N/A	-666666666.0%	N/A
Teller	279	$1,055	51.0%	N/A
Ambler	277	N/A	-666666666.0%	N/A
Holy Cross	277	$725	22.5%	N/A
Coldfoot	270	N/A	-666666666.0%	N/A
Tyonek	270	$600	12.5%	N/A
Lower Kalskag	261	$475	22.5%	N/A
Upper Kalskag	253	$1,063	14.6%	N/A
Northway	252	N/A	-666666666.0%	N/A
Nulato	249	N/A	-666666666.0%	N/A
Adak	248	$1,578	13.8%	N/A
Shungnak	244	N/A	-666666666.0%	N/A
Pitkas Point	239	N/A	-666666666.0%	N/A
Koliganek	234	$850	31.3%	N/A
McGrath	226	$860	36.3%	N/A
Cooper Landing	224	N/A	-666666666.0%	N/A
Anaktuvuk Pass	222	$1,050	19.0%	N/A
Kenny Lake	222	N/A	-666666666.0%	N/A
Allakaket	220	N/A	-666666666.0%	N/A
Glacier View	216	N/A	-666666666.0%	N/A
Marshall	215	N/A	-666666666.0%	N/A
Tanana	214	$886	18.8%	N/A
Halibut Cove	211	N/A	-666666666.0%	N/A
Grayling	210	$667	15.0%	N/A
Seldovia Village	209	N/A	-666666666.0%	N/A
Nikolaevsk	204	N/A	-666666666.0%	N/A
Dry Creek	202	N/A	-666666666.0%	N/A
Kaktovik	201	N/A	-666666666.0%	N/A
Tetlin	201	N/A	-666666666.0%	N/A
Coffman Cove	201	N/A	-666666666.0%	N/A
Arctic Village	199	N/A	-666666666.0%	N/A
Moose Pass	199	N/A	-666666666.0%	N/A
Kaltag	197	$806	10.8%	N/A
Fox	195	N/A	-666666666.0%	N/A
White Mountain	194	$967	18.6%	N/A
Ruby	194	N/A	-666666666.0%	N/A
Deering	189	N/A	-666666666.0%	N/A
Golovin	185	N/A	-666666666.0%	N/A
Huslia	182	$975	23.8%	N/A
Seldovia	182	$630	20.0%	N/A
Alcan Border	178	N/A	-666666666.0%	N/A
Anderson	173	N/A	-666666666.0%	N/A
Nanwalek	172	N/A	-666666666.0%	N/A
Point Lay	172	N/A	-666666666.0%	N/A
Eareckson Station	166	N/A	-666666666.0%	N/A
Mentasta Lake	165	$367	20.0%	N/A
Fort Greely	158	$2,051	43.3%	N/A
Port Alsworth	158	$875	15.6%	N/A
Gakona	155	N/A	-666666666.0%	N/A
Old Harbor	155	$888	26.9%	N/A
Mosquito Lake	154	N/A	-666666666.0%	N/A
Cold Bay	143	$1,375	14.7%	N/A
Port Graham	142	$613	15.0%	N/A
Hollis	138	N/A	-666666666.0%	N/A
Tanacross	136	N/A	26.7%	N/A
Tenakee Springs	136	N/A	-666666666.0%	N/A
Nelchina	135	N/A	-666666666.0%	N/A
Hope	133	N/A	-666666666.0%	N/A
Kobuk	133	$1,125	51.0%	N/A
Port Lions	124	N/A	-666666666.0%	N/A
Willow Creek	123	N/A	-666666666.0%	N/A
Aleknagik	121	$1,333	16.7%	N/A
Naukati Bay	120	$858	51.0%	N/A
Atqasuk	119	N/A	-666666666.0%	N/A
Goodnews Bay	118	N/A	-666666666.0%	N/A
Cantwell	117	N/A	-666666666.0%	N/A
Kokhanok	115	N/A	-666666666.0%	N/A
Minto	113	$857	11.7%	N/A
Venetie	109	N/A	-666666666.0%	N/A
Silver Springs	106	N/A	-666666666.0%	N/A
Central	105	N/A	-666666666.0%	N/A
False Pass	103	N/A	-666666666.0%	N/A
Eagle	99	$675	18.8%	N/A
Akhiok	98	N/A	-666666666.0%	N/A
Whale Pass	98	N/A	-666666666.0%	N/A
Newtok	96	N/A	-666666666.0%	N/A
Chalkyitsik	95	N/A	-666666666.0%	N/A
Nelson Lagoon	94	N/A	-666666666.0%	N/A
Chuathbaluk	92	$1,375	22.5%	N/A
Newhalen	92	N/A	-666666666.0%	N/A
Ouzinkie	90	N/A	-666666666.0%	N/A
Mendeltna	89	N/A	-666666666.0%	N/A
Oscarville	88	N/A	-666666666.0%	N/A
Beaver	87	N/A	-666666666.0%	N/A
Nikolai	87	N/A	-666666666.0%	N/A
Perryville	85	$967	10.0%	N/A
Primrose	84	N/A	-666666666.0%	N/A
Kasaan	82	$950	51.0%	N/A
Slana	81	N/A	-666666666.0%	N/A
Anvik	74	N/A	-666666666.0%	N/A
Koyukuk	74	N/A	-666666666.0%	N/A
Sleetmute	73	N/A	-666666666.0%	N/A
Pilot Point	72	$950	9.0%	N/A
Chitina	71	N/A	-666666666.0%	N/A
Nightmute	70	N/A	-666666666.0%	N/A
Gulkana	69	$683	19.2%	N/A
Igiugig	69	N/A	-666666666.0%	N/A
Eagle Village	68	N/A	-666666666.0%	N/A
Klukwan	67	$563	42.5%	N/A
Shageluk	65	$533	18.3%	N/A
Port Heiden	63	N/A	-666666666.0%	N/A
Skwentna	63	N/A	-666666666.0%	N/A
Crown Point	62	N/A	-666666666.0%	N/A
Excursion Inlet	62	N/A	-666666666.0%	N/A
Mud Bay	62	N/A	-666666666.0%	N/A
Nunam Iqua	59	N/A	-666666666.0%	N/A
Chenega	58	$475	15.8%	N/A
Takotna	58	$875	28.8%	N/A
Pelican	57	N/A	-666666666.0%	N/A
St. George	57	N/A	-666666666.0%	N/A
Chignik	54	N/A	-666666666.0%	N/A
South Naknek	53	$1,042	43.8%	N/A
Twin Hills	53	N/A	-666666666.0%	N/A
Ekwok	51	N/A	-666666666.0%	N/A
Russian Mission	51	N/A	-666666666.0%	N/A
Diomede	47	N/A	-666666666.0%	N/A
Egegik	46	N/A	-666666666.0%	N/A
Larsen Bay	46	N/A	-666666666.0%	N/A
Chistochina	45	$346	27.5%	N/A
Circle	45	N/A	-666666666.0%	N/A
Rampart	41	N/A	-666666666.0%	N/A
Stony River	41	N/A	-666666666.0%	N/A
Nondalton	40	N/A	-666666666.0%	N/A
Port Clarence	40	N/A	-666666666.0%	N/A
Tatitlek	40	N/A	-666666666.0%	N/A
Chignik Lagoon	39	N/A	-666666666.0%	N/A
Port Alexander	39	N/A	-666666666.0%	N/A
Petersville	38	N/A	-666666666.0%	N/A
Whitestone	38	N/A	-666666666.0%	N/A
Alatna	36	N/A	-666666666.0%	N/A
Atmautluak	34	N/A	-666666666.0%	N/A
Hughes	34	N/A	-666666666.0%	N/A
Clark's Point	31	N/A	-666666666.0%	N/A
Chignik Lake	30	N/A	-666666666.0%	N/A
Tolsona	29	N/A	-666666666.0%	N/A
Atka	28	N/A	-666666666.0%	N/A
Crooked Creek	28	N/A	-666666666.0%	N/A
Iliamna	28	N/A	-666666666.0%	N/A
Levelock	28	N/A	-666666666.0%	N/A
Evansville	27	N/A	9.0%	N/A
Karluk	27	N/A	-666666666.0%	N/A
Chase	26	N/A	-666666666.0%	N/A
Ferry	26	N/A	-666666666.0%	N/A
Healy Lake	26	N/A	-666666666.0%	N/A
Covenant Life	25	N/A	-666666666.0%	N/A
Platinum	23	N/A	-666666666.0%	N/A
Edna Bay	21	N/A	-666666666.0%	N/A
Wiseman	19	N/A	-666666666.0%	N/A
Attu Station	17	N/A	-666666666.0%	N/A
Manley Hot Springs	17	N/A	-666666666.0%	N/A
Elfin Cove	16	N/A	-666666666.0%	N/A
Hyder	16	N/A	-666666666.0%	N/A
Tonsina	16	N/A	-666666666.0%	N/A
Lake Minchumina	14	N/A	-666666666.0%	N/A
Port Protection	14	N/A	-666666666.0%	N/A
Sunrise	14	N/A	-666666666.0%	N/A
Livengood	13	N/A	-666666666.0%	N/A
Pedro Bay	13	N/A	-666666666.0%	N/A
Lutak	12	N/A	-666666666.0%	N/A
Nikolski	12	N/A	-666666666.0%	N/A
Kupreanof	10	N/A	-666666666.0%	N/A
Lime Village	9	N/A	-666666666.0%	N/A
Stevens Village	9	N/A	-666666666.0%	N/A
Red Devil	6	N/A	-666666666.0%	N/A
Four Mile Road	5	N/A	-666666666.0%	N/A
Beluga	4	N/A	-666666666.0%	N/A
Birch Creek	3	N/A	-666666666.0%	N/A
Portage Creek	3	N/A	-666666666.0%	N/A
McCarthy	2	N/A	-666666666.0%	N/A
Aleneva	0	N/A	-666666666.0%	N/A
Bettles	0	N/A	-666666666.0%	N/A
Chicken	0	N/A	-666666666.0%	N/A
Chiniak	0	N/A	-666666666.0%	N/A
Chisana	0	N/A	-666666666.0%	N/A
Dot Lake	0	N/A	-666666666.0%	N/A
Dot Lake Village	0	N/A	-666666666.0%	N/A
Eureka Roadhouse	0	N/A	-666666666.0%	N/A
Flat	0	N/A	-666666666.0%	N/A
Game Creek	0	N/A	-666666666.0%	N/A
Hobart Bay	0	N/A	-666666666.0%	N/A
Ivanof Bay	0	N/A	-666666666.0%	N/A
Lake Louise	0	N/A	-666666666.0%	N/A
Loring	0	N/A	-666666666.0%	N/A
Lowell Point	0	N/A	-666666666.0%	N/A
Mertarvik	0	N/A	-666666666.0%	N/A
Nabesna	0	N/A	-666666666.0%	N/A
Paxson	0	N/A	-666666666.0%	N/A
Point Baker	0	N/A	-666666666.0%	N/A
Point Possession	0	N/A	-666666666.0%	N/A
Pope-Vannoy Landing	0	N/A	-666666666.0%	N/A
Red Dog Mine	0	N/A	-666666666.0%	N/A
Susitna	0	N/A	-666666666.0%	N/A
Ugashik	0	N/A	-666666666.0%	N/A
Whitestone Logging Camp	0	N/A	-666666666.0%	N/A

Data Sources

**Data Sources:**

U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates

U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Fair Market Rents

Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Consumer Price Index for Rent of Primary Residence

Data is updated periodically. Census ACS data reflects 5-year estimates. HUD Fair Market Rents are updated annually. BLS rent CPI is updated monthly.

StayRentals is not a real estate agent, landlord, or property manager. This content is for educational and informational purposes only. Rent estimates are based on government data and may not reflect current market conditions. Housing laws vary by state and municipality. Consult a local tenant rights organization or attorney for advice specific to your situation.

Sources: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Fair Market Rents, U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Consumer Price Index.

Data vintage: HUD FMR FY 2025, Census ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates, BLS CPI updated monthly. Government data may lag 1–2 years behind current market conditions.