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

27.8%

Avg FMR (2BR)

N/A

Affordability

Alaska: 27.8% rent burden, near the 30% affordability threshold.

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Affordability Map: Income vs Rent in Alaska

Each dot is a city, sized by population. The diagonal line is the 30% rent to income threshold. Cities above the line tend to be unaffordable for median earners.

Cities in Alaska by median income and median rent
City	Median income	Median rent	Rent burden
Anchorage	$95,731	$1,405	28.8%
Fairbanks	$69,914	$1,404	31.2%
Juneau city and	$95,711	$1,464	24.9%
Badger	$87,169	$1,461	24.5%
Knik-Fairview	$94,047	$1,524	28.6%
College	$76,052	$1,341	28.9%
North Lakes	$95,556	$1,248	25.5%
Tanaina	$86,418	$1,369	28.7%
Wasilla	$69,534	$1,105	32.7%
Meadow Lakes	$80,492	$1,244	36.3%
Sitka city and	$95,261	$1,309	30.2%
Kalifornsky	$90,703	$1,337	30.6%
Ketchikan	$73,512	$1,214	31.9%
Kenai	$77,335	$1,114	23.6%
Steele Creek	$118,934	$980	26.7%
South Lakes	$88,682	$1,183	31.6%
Bethel	$100,852	$1,546	19.7%
Sterling	$98,542	$1,050	25.3%
Gateway	$115,735	$1,384	27.6%
Palmer	$68,929	$1,101	32.0%
Homer	$69,757	$1,180	32.8%
Kodiak	$76,765	$1,348	22.5%
Chena Ridge	$106,688	$1,145	20.5%
Fishhook	$98,523	$1,772	28.4%
Utqiaġvik	$86,810	$1,272	18.4%
Nikiski	$59,809	$967	28.3%
Soldotna	$67,365	$1,013	27.5%
Unalaska	$104,706	$1,732	22.9%
Farmers Loop	$100,638	$1,298	19.3%
Valdez	$89,255	$1,408	30.1%
Butte	$102,171	$1,533	26.3%
Nome	$103,542	$1,626	23.6%
Mill Bay	$115,409	$1,903	35.9%
Petersburg	$77,670	$1,059	25.3%
Big Lake	$77,292	$1,129	31.5%
Kotzebue	$101,071	$1,633	21.5%
Eielson AFB	$65,139	$2,071	35.4%
Ester	$72,917	$743	16.5%
North Pole	$91,583	$1,382	22.8%
Goldstream	$86,724	$766	51.0%
Farm Loop	$112,683	$1,500	30.0%
Cordova	$79,526	$1,375	19.9%
Anchor Point	$58,357	$1,101	36.4%
Dillingham	$92,578	$1,235	20.3%
Fritz Creek	$78,125	$1,063	22.5%
Wrangell city and	$61,000	$966	26.3%
Kodiak Station	$94,205	$2,570	27.1%
Deltana	$105,250	$1,500	23.9%
Willow	$71,536	$1,114	23.3%
Haines	$69,612	$889	26.3%
Lazy Mountain	$97,750	$1,094	18.3%
Houston	$53,750	$771	33.5%
Susitna North	$38,323	$862	37.4%
Cohoe	$60,341	$850	32.5%
Metlakatla	$78,750	$685	17.1%
Diamond Ridge	$91,923	$1,421	22.5%
Tok	$45,156	$635	13.8%
Sutton-Alpine	$71,058	$1,175	28.1%
Emmonak	$45,655	$967	36.5%
Bear Creek	$70,156	$937	32.4%
Kotlik	$42,344	$644	14.6%
Salamatof	$63,750	$631	38.6%
Skagway	$88,000	$1,036	18.7%
Alakanuk	$41,875	$836	12.8%
Delta Junction	$80,556	$1,046	21.5%
King Cove	$79,844	$862	21.0%
Quinhagak	$42,083	$675	15.4%
Craig	$66,146	$1,010	24.2%
Sand Point	$79,922	$1,250	34.3%
Talkeetna	$79,091	$1,250	34.6%
St. Mary's	$43,750	$975	32.5%
Ninilchik	$55,357	$817	36.6%
Buffalo Soapstone	$76,563	$1,075	51.0%
Toksook Bay	$49,167	$700	16.0%
Akutan	$28,750	$595	19.5%
Hoonah	$72,969	$1,153	18.8%
Mountain Village	$45,000	$728	16.0%
Healy	$97,404	$529	31.5%
Togiak	$55,833	$857	22.5%
Savoonga	$53,125	$950	18.1%
Knik River	$75,000	$821	21.9%
Tuntutuliak	$43,000	$500	13.3%
Klawock	$60,625	$865	18.9%
Hooper Bay	$35,179	$819	20.5%
Kachemak	$65,000	$1,174	40.7%
Kivalina	$68,750	$925	21.3%
Unalakleet	$84,375	$1,094	12.7%
Fox River	$70,938	$1,150	23.0%
Gustavus	$77,500	$1,175	13.8%
Napakiak	$23,889	$1,638	51.0%
Salcha	$64,044	$1,339	23.1%
Noorvik	$56,563	$633	9.0%
Stebbins	$52,500	$595	15.8%
Point Hope	$56,250	$1,250	24.2%
Buckland	$53,819	$1,071	22.5%
Manokotak	$51,875	$563	31.3%
Galena	$77,813	$1,163	19.9%
Brevig Mission	$58,438	$625	17.0%
Wainwright	$79,500	$807	14.3%
New Stuyahok	$52,083	$900	18.3%
Kwigillingok	$61,500	$568	11.1%
Moose Creek	$74,762	$1,388	24.2%
Napaskiak	$34,569	$950	13.3%
Kipnuk	$43,750	$425	16.3%
Shishmaref	$56,875	$900	13.8%
Nuiqsut	$76,250	$1,094	14.2%
Yakutat	$76,875	$1,304	13.5%
Kwethluk	$43,750	$829	20.0%
Selawik	$52,917	$475	15.8%
Aniak	$72,500	$1,618	24.8%
Glennallen	$78,173	$1,043	9.0%
Nenana	$50,357	$1,292	23.9%
Thorne Bay	$63,365	$879	17.0%
Chefornak	$47,500	$917	12.5%
Fort Yukon	$46,250	$1,292	38.3%
Eek	$48,750	$642	12.5%
Kake	$61,250	$925	23.6%
Tazlina	$115,156	$1,370	14.7%
Gambell	$39,375	$938	14.7%
Kiana	$62,727	$917	22.5%
Angoon	$42,857	$525	30.8%
Naknek	$88,333	$1,208	15.0%
Akiachak	$30,833	$663	17.9%
Kasigluk	$31,250	$592	12.5%
King Salmon	$115,625	$1,192	11.7%
Whittier	$48,828	$957	26.5%
Saxman	$50,500	$1,069	31.3%
St. Paul	$83,214	$983	18.5%
Copper Center	$65,556	$913	20.0%
Hydaburg	$53,125	$750	18.3%
Mekoryuk	$30,417	$563	16.4%
St. Michael	$46,875	$833	28.3%
Koyuk	$35,313	$744	25.8%
Akiak	$68,125	$417	20.0%
Elim	$35,000	$917	27.1%
Teller	$34,688	$1,055	51.0%
Holy Cross	$33,571	$725	22.5%
Tyonek	$42,159	$600	12.5%
Lower Kalskag	$33,125	$475	22.5%
Upper Kalskag	$43,750	$1,063	14.6%
Adak	$90,114	$1,578	13.8%
Koliganek	$56,250	$850	31.3%
McGrath	$44,250	$860	36.3%
Anaktuvuk Pass	$69,028	$1,050	19.0%
Tanana	$52,031	$886	18.8%
Grayling	$36,250	$667	15.0%
Kaltag	$39,688	$806	10.8%
White Mountain	$53,125	$967	18.6%
Seldovia	$84,375	$630	20.0%
Huslia	$49,792	$975	23.8%
Fort Greely	$65,785	$2,051	43.3%
Port Alsworth	$102,083	$875	15.6%
Old Harbor	$40,156	$888	26.9%
Cold Bay	$117,969	$1,375	14.7%
Port Graham	$58,438	$613	15.0%
Kobuk	$36,250	$1,125	51.0%
Aleknagik	$85,000	$1,333	16.7%
Minto	$36,042	$857	11.7%
Eagle	$47,500	$675	18.8%
Chuathbaluk	$23,750	$1,375	22.5%
Perryville	$27,000	$967	10.0%
Kasaan	$87,917	$950	51.0%
Pilot Point	$59,375	$950	9.0%
Shageluk	$33,125	$533	18.3%
Chenega	$58,750	$475	15.8%
South Naknek	$46,667	$1,042	43.8%

How Alaska Compares to the National Average

Median Rent

$1,031▼ 24.5%

Rent Burden

27.8%▼ 8.3%

Vacancy Rate

39.5%▲ 358.8%

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)

The average Alaska renter spends approximately 27.8% of their income on rent, compared to the national average of approximately 30.3%. This suggests the state is generally in line with or more affordable than national averages. (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)

Rent Burden Distribution Across Alaska Cities

25% of cities in Alaska have a rent burden at or above 30% of household income.

City count by rent burden bracket for Alaska
Burden bracket	Number of cities
Under 25%	106
25 to 30%	25
30 to 35%	22
35% and up	21

Most and Least Affordable Cities

Most Affordable Cities

Most Expensive 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)

HUD Fair Market Rent by Bedroom

HUD Fair Market Rent data is reported at the county level for this state. See city pages for local FMR data.

Population vs Median Rent in Alaska

In Alaska, larger cities tend to have similar rents regardless of size.

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.

Showing top 50 of 353 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	N/A	N/A
Willow	1,952	$1,114	23.3%	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.