Alaska Fair Market Rents 2026
HUD Fair Market Rent data for Alaska (AK). Average 1-bedroom rent: $1,086/mo. Average 2-bedroom rent: $1,361/mo.
Avg 1BR Rent
$1,086/mo
Avg 2BR Rent
$1,361/mo
Median Income
$83,578
Tenant Rights
5/10
Rent is Generally Affordable
At the median income of $83,578/year, the 30% rule suggests spending up to $2,089/mo on rent. The average 2BR rent of $1,361/mo is within this threshold.
Renter Statistics
33.2% of households in Alaska are renters.
Alaska Metro Areas
| Metro Area | Studio | 1BR | 2BR | Vacancy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anchorage | $795 | $960 | $1,162 | 5.3% |
Alaska Counties - Fair Market Rents
| County | Studio | 1BR | 2BR | 3BR | Income | Burden |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newton County | $1,112 | $1,391 | $1,717 | $2,044 | $110,680 | 18.6% |
| Calhoun County | $1,047 | $1,249 | $1,475 | $1,985 | $85,934 | 20.6% |
| Lincoln County | $1,367 | $1,624 | $1,965 | $2,567 | $94,105 | 25.1% |
| Baker County | $837 | $1,020 | $1,256 | $1,547 | $69,792 | 21.6% |
| Clark County | $919 | $1,155 | $1,373 | $1,814 | $77,334 | 21.3% |
| Quinn County | $999 | $1,212 | $1,512 | $1,769 | $87,132 | 20.8% |
| Jerome County | $906 | $1,074 | $1,333 | $1,628 | $86,255 | 18.5% |
| Sharp County | $910 | $1,162 | $1,443 | $1,811 | $78,918 | 21.9% |
| Macon County | $660 | $825 | $1,038 | $1,287 | $55,916 | 22.3% |
| Davis County | $700 | $872 | $1,095 | $1,313 | $59,397 | 22.1% |
| Hood County | $767 | $919 | $1,106 | $1,385 | $66,784 | 19.9% |
| Lake County | $682 | $874 | $1,043 | $1,268 | $59,659 | 21.0% |
| Columbia County | $737 | $911 | $1,147 | $1,354 | $58,609 | 23.5% |
| Tyler County | $689 | $866 | $1,043 | $1,375 | $61,225 | 20.4% |
| Russell County | $586 | $694 | $831 | $1,106 | $55,820 | 17.9% |
| Vance County | $782 | $956 | $1,204 | $1,407 | $53,599 | 27.0% |
| Brown County | $547 | $683 | $832 | $1,076 | $49,930 | 20.0% |
| Carroll County | $697 | $872 | $1,103 | $1,385 | $72,105 | 18.4% |
| Cumberland County | $635 | $763 | $966 | $1,190 | $63,314 | 18.3% |
| Clay County | $730 | $861 | $1,028 | $1,284 | $51,944 | 23.7% |
| Craig County | $638 | $816 | $1,032 | $1,290 | $57,519 | 21.5% |
| Iredell County | $808 | $1,022 | $1,239 | $1,571 | $73,634 | 20.2% |
| Hall County | $797 | $971 | $1,147 | $1,439 | $83,702 | 16.4% |
| Hart County | $710 | $838 | $1,041 | $1,277 | $49,771 | 25.1% |
| Lawrence County | $597 | $763 | $930 | $1,206 | $59,654 | 18.7% |
| York County | $760 | $939 | $1,145 | $1,451 | $55,783 | 24.6% |
| Ellis County | $809 | $972 | $1,203 | $1,483 | $65,988 | 21.9% |
| Walker County | $626 | $742 | $899 | $1,167 | $45,610 | 23.7% |
| Campbell County | $642 | $762 | $950 | $1,118 | $41,885 | 27.2% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average rent in Alaska?
The 2026 statewide average rent in Alaska is $1,086/mo for a 1-bedroom and $1,361/mo for a 2-bedroom.
What percentage of people rent in Alaska?
Approximately 33.2% of households in Alaska are renters.
How strong are tenant rights in Alaska?
Alaska has a tenant rights score of 5/10. This indicates moderate renter protections.