Average Rent in Anchorage, AK
3 apartment buildings, 29 units. Real asking prices, refreshed daily.
Avg Rent
$1,719/mo
Cheapest
$1,025/mo
Properties
3
Units
29
Analysis
Rent Price Breakdown
Compare pricing across all 3 properties in Anchorage, AK.
Average Rent by Property
Starting Price vs Average
Rent by Bedroom Count
Price per Square Foot
Anchorage, AK Rent Prices
All 3 properties ranked by lowest available rent.
Buyers Real Estate Property Management
4141 B St STE 310, Anchorage, AK 99503, USA
OverWatch Real Estate Management
624 W International Airport Rd STE 104, Anchorage, AK 99518, USA
McKinley Tower Apartments
337 E 4th Ave, Anchorage, AK 99501, USA
| # | Property | From | Avg | $/sqft | Rating | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Buyers Real Estate Property Management 4141 B St STE 310, Anchorage, AK 99503, USA | $1,025 | $1,542 | $2.15 | 5 (150) | 16 |
| 2 | OverWatch Real Estate Management 624 W International Airport Rd STE 104, Anchorage, AK 99518, USA | $1,150 | $1,975 | $1.92 | 4.7 (74) | 12 |
| 3 | McKinley Tower Apartments 337 E 4th Ave, Anchorage, AK 99501, USA | $1,500 | $1,500 | $2.21 | 4.1 (26) | 1 |
Explore Each Property
Buyers Real Estate Property Management
5 (150)4141 B St STE 310, Anchorage, AK 99503, USA
OverWatch Real Estate Management
4.7 (74)624 W International Airport Rd STE 104, Anchorage, AK 99518, USA
McKinley Tower Apartments
4.1 (26)337 E 4th Ave, Anchorage, AK 99501, USA
Anchorage, AK Average Rent Prices 2026
The average rent in Anchorage, AK is $1,719 per month, based on 29 units across 3 apartment communities. Prices range from $1,025 at Buyers Real Estate Property Management to $1,500 at McKinley Tower Apartments.
Average Rent by Bedroom Type
| Type | Avg Rent | Starting From | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,025/mo | $1,025/mo | 3 |
| 1 Bed | $1,400/mo | $1,125/mo | 10 |
| 2 Bed | $1,549/mo | $1,300/mo | 9 |
| 3 Bed | $2,693/mo | $1,750/mo | 7 |
Every price comes directly from each property's leasing system, updated that morning. Request a neighborhood we don't cover and we add it within 24 hours.
Market Context
Who rents in Anchorage, AK, and what they pay
Tracked one-bedroom rent in Anchorage, AK averages $1,400/mo, with two-bedroom units averaging $1,549/mo. At the local median household income of $98,152, that works out to 21% of gross income, well within the 25 percent comfortable-rent threshold.
The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 2023 release pegged median gross rent in Anchorage, AK at $1,453/mo. The current tracked market average runs 18% higher than that benchmark, reflecting both two to three years of rent growth and the fact that the Census figure covers all renter-occupied housing in Anchorage, AK while the tracked market average covers units currently listed in larger apartment communities.
What salary do I need to live comfortably in Anchorage, AK?
Built on the 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Minimum to afford average rent
$69,000/year
30 percent rule -- using our average rent of $1,719/mo.
Comfortable income
$83,000/year
25 percent rule -- leaves more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($1,025/mo), you need to earn at least $41,000/year.
Median household income in Anchorage, AK is $98,152 , about 19% above the comfortable-living threshold.
Cost of living in Anchorage, AK
Overall prices in Anchorage, AK runs above the national average by about 7% (BEA Regional Price Parity index 106.8, where 100 equals the U.S. average). The breakdown below estimates monthly costs for a single adult, using national consumer-spending baselines from the Bureau of Labor Statistics scaled by Anchorage, AK's regional price parities.
| Category | Monthly estimate |
|---|---|
| Rent (market average) | $1,719 |
| Utilities | $519 |
| Groceries | $564 |
| Transportation | $1,238 |
| Healthcare | $604 |
| Other goods and services | $966 |
| Estimated total | $5,610/mo |
Population
289,069
Median household income
$98,152
Census median rent
$1,453/mo
Rent as % of income
29.1%
Median age
34.9
Mean commute
19 min
Methodology
Rent data
Sourced directly from each tracked apartment community and refreshed every 24 hours. Every listed unit price on this page is real and listed today.
Cost of living
Estimates combine national consumer-spending baselines from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (Consumer Expenditure Survey) with the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities (MARPP dataset). Both are peer-reviewed federal data releases published annually.
Salary to live comfortably
Applies the standard 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income rule on top of the listed rent. This is the same affordability guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Demographic figures
Median household income, population, median age, commute time, Census median rent, and rent as percentage of income come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates, the most recent complete release.
Cost of living and demographic figures were last published in 2023.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Anchorage, AK?
The average rent in Anchorage, AK is $1,719 per month, based on 29 units across 3 apartment buildings tracked by Average Rent. Prices are updated every morning through our proprietary data sourcing.
What is the cheapest apartment rent in Anchorage, AK?
The lowest available rent in Anchorage, AK starts at $1,025 per month. Availability changes daily as leasing data is refreshed each morning.
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Anchorage, AK?
1-bedroom apartments in Anchorage, AK average $1,400/mo. The lowest listed 1-bedroom starts at $1,125/mo across 10 units tracked.
How much is a 2-bedroom apartment in Anchorage, AK?
2-bedroom apartments in Anchorage, AK average $1,549/mo. Units start from $1,300/mo across 9 units currently listed.
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