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Rent Prices in Anchorage, AK
Median gross rent (rent plus utilities) by number of bedrooms. American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates.
- Median rent
- $1,489/mo
- Alaska $1,419/mo
- 2-bedroom median rent
- $1,476/mo
- Alaska $1,434/mo
- Renters paying 30%+ of income
- 46.3%
- Alaska 44.6%
- Renter households
- 39,204
- Alaska 89,700
Median rent by number of bedrooms
Gross rent: contract rent plus utilities
| Bedrooms | Median rent |
|---|---|
| Studio (no bedroom) | $1,052/mo |
| 1 bedroom | $1,053/mo |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,476/mo |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,915/mo |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,425/mo |
| 5 or more bedrooms | $1,785/mo |
Rent as a share of income
Renter households where the share could be computed
- Pay 30% or more of income17,23146.3%
- Pay 50% or more of income7,71720.7%
The median renter household spends 28.5% of its income on rent.
HUD Fair Market Rent, fiscal year 2027
Anchorage, AK HUD Metro FMR Area
2 bedrooms: $1,529/mo. HUD Fair Market Rent is used for housing assistance and is not an asking rent.
How it compares
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| Area | Median rent | 1 bedroom | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms | Renters paying 30%+ of income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anchorage, AK | $1,489/mo | $1,053/mo | $1,476/mo | $1,915/mo | 46.3% |
| Anchorage Municipality | $1,489/mo | $1,053/mo | $1,476/mo | $1,915/mo | 46.3% |
| Alaska | $1,419/mo | $1,071/mo | $1,434/mo | $1,845/mo | 44.6% |
| United States | $1,413/mo | $1,235/mo | $1,407/mo | $1,584/mo | 51.1% |
Frequently asked questions
- What is the median rent in Anchorage, AK?
- The median gross rent in Anchorage, AK is $1,489 a month, and a typical 2-bedroom rents for $1,476/mo.
- How does Anchorage compare with Alaska?
- The median rent in Anchorage is $1,489/mo, compared with $1,419/mo for Alaska as a whole.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey · 2020-2024 5-year estimates