Sophie Plaza Apartments
1721 University Ave S,
Fairbanks, AK 99709
$1,306 - $1,603 | 1-2 Beds
Less than 120 miles from the Arctic Circle, Fairbanks offers the unique balance of city living on the edge of Alaska’s vast wilderness. While the great outdoors are all around, the urban core doesn’t look terribly different from any other small American city, with a collective of storefronts and mid-rise buildings downtown surrounded by charming homes and apartment communities. The city is home to thousands of students enrolled at the University of Alaska Fairbanks (whose campus can be found on the west end of town), as well as armed service personnel and civilian military employees working at nearby Fort Wainwright and Eielson Air Force Base. Being so far north, Fairbanks residents do have to contend with natural factors that are unique among American cities, mainly the extremely cold winters and the irregular daylight hours throughout the year (They don’t call it “the land of the midnight sun” for nothing), but most locals accept this tradeoff in exchange for the truly breathtaking natural surroundings.
The spectacular Northern Lights over Fairbanks
A dazzling sunset over the Tanana River
Fairbanks residents enjoy a rugged mountain landscape
The elevated hiking trail through Creamer's Field boreal forest
As of February 2025, the average apartment rent in Fairbanks, AK is $784 for a studio, $1,275 for one bedroom, $1,558 for two bedrooms, and $2,034 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Fairbanks has increased by 2.0% in the past year.
Car-Dependent
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This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.
Minimal Transit
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You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.
Bikeable
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While there’s some bike infrastructure in this area, you’ll still need a car for many errands.
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