Cheapest and most expensive places to rent in Alaska
As of October 17, 2026, the cheapest city to rent in Alaska is Wasilla, where the median 1-bedroom asks $1,195/month, 20% below the statewide median of about $1,488. The most expensive is Anchorage at $1,488/month.
Across the 3 Alaska cities we rank, the median 1-bedroom runs from $1,195 in Wasilla to $1,488 in Anchorage, a gap of $293 a month. 2 of 3 sit below the statewide 1-bedroom median of about $1,488. The largest rental market, Anchorage (1,336 listings), has a median of $1,488, in line with the state.
Updated . Ranked by median 1-bedroom asking rent; only cities with at least 100 listings are included. Statewide median is estimated from city medians weighted by listing count. How we calculate
Cheapest cities to rent in Alaska
Most expensive cities to rent in Alaska
| # | City | 1 bed | 2 beds | Listings | vs state (1BR) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Anchorage | $1,488 | $1,800 | 1,336 | 0% |
Common questions
- What is the cheapest city to rent in Alaska?
- As of October 17, 2026, Wasilla has the lowest median 1-bedroom asking rent among the Alaska cities we rank, at $1,195/month. Next are Fairbanks ($1,400).
- What is the most expensive city to rent in Alaska?
- As of October 17, 2026, Anchorage has the highest median 1-bedroom asking rent among the Alaska cities we rank, at $1,488/month.
- What is the median rent for a 1-bedroom in Alaska?
- As of October 17, 2026, the statewide median asking rent for a 1-bedroom is about $1,488/month. It is estimated from city medians weighted by listing count, using active listings on Redfin, Zillow and ApartmentHomeLiving. How we calculate