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Rental Market Trends in Anchorage, AK

What is the average rent in Anchorage, AK?

$1,319/month

Average Rent

588 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

+2.1%

Increase in the Last Year

As of July 2025, the average rent in Anchorage, AK is $1,319 per month. This is 19% lower than the national average rent of $1,636/month, making renting in Anchorage more affordable than most cities in the US. When you rent an apartment in Anchorage, you can expect to pay about $1,126 per month for a studio, $1,319 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,622 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $1,792 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$1,126/month
421 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,319/month
588 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,622/month
853 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,792/month
932 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,166/month
1,149 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,947/month
1,721 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$4,103/month
2,160 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,219/month
1,108 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,058/month
959 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,012/month
946 Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Anchorage, AK?

In the past year, rent has increased by 2.1%, which averages out to $29 more per month.

Market Trends Over Time   The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
Last Updated July 2025
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Rent Ranges in Anchorage, AK
Last Updated July 2025
$1,001 - $1,500
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Anchorage, AK
Percentage*
Rent Range
1% Below $700/month
14% $700 - $1,000/month
54% $1,001 - $1,500/month
23% $1,501 - $2,000/month
8% Above $2,000/month

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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Anchorage?

Based on current rent prices, Midtown Anchorage, Taku/Campbell and North Star are the most affordable neighborhoods in Anchorage.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Midtown Anchorage
$1,344/month
532 Sq Ft
Taku/Campbell
$1,353/month
678 Sq Ft
North Star
$1,372/month
660 Sq Ft
Downtown Anchorage
$1,481/month
627 Sq Ft
Spenard
$1,503/month
562 Sq Ft
South Anchorage
$1,700/month
670 Sq Ft
Campbell Park
$1,746/month
706 Sq Ft
Sand Lake
$1,827/month
624 Sq Ft
Abbott Loop
$1,836/month
713 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Anchorage?

Based on current rent prices, Abbott Loop, Sand Lake and Campbell Park are the most expensive neighborhoods in Anchorage.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Abbott Loop
$1,836/month
713 Sq Ft
Sand Lake
$1,827/month
624 Sq Ft
Campbell Park
$1,746/month
706 Sq Ft
South Anchorage
$1,700/month
670 Sq Ft
Spenard
$1,503/month
562 Sq Ft
Downtown Anchorage
$1,481/month
627 Sq Ft
North Star
$1,372/month
660 Sq Ft
Taku/Campbell
$1,353/month
678 Sq Ft
Midtown Anchorage
$1,344/month
532 Sq Ft

Which Anchorage neighborhoods have the most rentals available?

The neighborhoods in Anchorage with the most apartments available are Downtown Anchorage, South Anchorage and Campbell Park .

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Downtown Anchorage
$1,481/month
627 Sq Ft
South Anchorage
$1,700/month
670 Sq Ft
Campbell Park
$1,746/month
706 Sq Ft
Abbott Loop
$1,836/month
713 Sq Ft
Spenard
$1,503/month
562 Sq Ft
Midtown Anchorage
$1,344/month
532 Sq Ft
North Star
$1,372/month
660 Sq Ft
Sand Lake
$1,827/month
624 Sq Ft
Taku/Campbell
$1,353/month
678 Sq Ft
This information is based on data collected by CoStar Group researchers.†

What salary do I need to live comfortably in Anchorage, AK?

Because the average rent in Anchorage is $1,319, you’ll want to make about $4,396 per month or $52,752 per year. The general guideline is to pay no more than 30 percent of your monthly income on rent. However, you’ll want to consider additional factors, such as your monthly bills and other expenses. Use our rent affordability calculator to help determine how much to budget for rent.

Cost of Living

The cost of living in Anchorage, AK is 23.3% higher than the national average. Generally, housing in Anchorage is 33.4% more expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $1,126 - $1,792. You can expect to pay 26.5% more for groceries, 13.3% more for utilities, and 13.9% more for transportation.

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Anchorage, AK

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How does Anchorage, AK compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?

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Apartment Averages

Midtown Anchorage

Anchorage, AK

Abbott Loop

Anchorage, AK

Studio
$1,083/month
-
One Bedroom
$1,217/month
$1,152/month
Two Bedroom
$1,545/month
$1,395/month
Three Bedroom
$1,847/month
$1,948/month
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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 June 2025.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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