University of Alaska Anchorage

Anchorage, AK

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University of Alaska Anchorage - Anchorage, AK

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One of America’s most unique college experiences balances city life with Alaska’s wild beauty

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The University of Alaska Anchorage is the state’s largest and most urban college, enjoying a location that offers the unique opportunities and resources of a major metropolitan area on the edge of America’s last frontier. Neighboring multiple other colleges and healthcare facilities, UAA occupies a section of the city commonly known as the University Medical District, about four miles from Downtown. The campus is within a short walk of several large public parks, including Campbell Park and Lake Goose Park, which leads into a greenbelt connecting the university to Downtown Anchorage.

The city offers the best of both urban living and outdoor action, with Downtown serving up world-class shopping, dining, entertainment, and nightlife and the half-million-acre Chugach State Park sitting just minutes from the university. The neighborhoods near the west side of campus offer lots of options for living arrangements, from quiet suburban houses to budget-friendly apartments, many providing convenient walking access to both the major university buildings and the shopping centers farther west.

Rent Trends

As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in Anchorage, AK is $1,104 for a studio, $1,299 for one bedroom, $1,565 for two bedrooms, and $1,781 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Anchorage has increased by 3.4% in the past year.

  • Studio

  • 421 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,104/month

    Average Rent

  • 1 BR

  • 588 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,299/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 853 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,565/month

    Average Rent

  • 3 BR

  • 932 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,781/month

    Average Rent

Transportation

62

Somewhat Walkable

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

You might be able to get out and walk when living in this area. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, but for others you’ll need a car.

35

Some Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.

67

Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

While there’s some bike infrastructure in this area, you’ll still need a car for many errands.

Schools

Bear Valley Elementary

Public

Grades PK-6

397 Students

10
out of 10

Northern Lights Abc K-8 School

Public

Grades PK-8

569 Students

9
out of 10

Orion Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-6

456 Students

9
out of 10

Rabbit Creek Elementary

Public

Grades PK-6

443 Students

9
out of 10

Bayshore Elementary

Public

Grades PK-6

428 Students

9
out of 10

Northern Lights Abc K-8 School

Public

Grades PK-8

569 Students

9
out of 10

Steller Secondary School

Public

Grades 7-12

240 Students

9
out of 10

Girdwood School

Public

Grades PK-8

182 Students

9
out of 10

Polaris K-12 School

Public

Grades K-12

495 Students

8
out of 10

Gruening Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

589 Students

6
out of 10

Steller Secondary School

Public

Grades 7-12

240 Students

9
out of 10

Eagle River High School

Public

Grades 9-12

791 Students

8
out of 10

Polaris K-12 School

Public

Grades K-12

495 Students

8
out of 10

South Anchorage High School

Public

Grades 9-12

1,318 Students

7
out of 10

Service High School

Public

Grades 9-12

1,544 Students

6
out of 10

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Alaska Museum of Natural History
  • Alaska Botanical Garden
  • BLM Campbell Creek Science Center
  • Anchorage Museum
  • Anchorage Park Foundation

Airports

  • Merrill Field
  • Ted Stevens Anchorage International

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2025.