Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Anchorage Neighborhood of Anchorage, AK from $700 (51 Rentals)

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216 N Flower St

AnchorageAK99508

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West Midtown Gardens
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

West Midtown Gardens

1327 W 27th AveAnchorage, AK 99503
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West Midtown Village
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

West Midtown Village

1414 W 26th AveAnchorage, AK 99503
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West Midtown Pointe
Studio Apartments

West Midtown Pointe

1425 W 27th AveAnchorage, AK 99503
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North Pointe Apartments
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

North Pointe Apartments

905 Richardson Vista RdAnchorage, AK 99501
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Caswell Court
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Caswell Court

Centennial CirAnchorage, AK 99504
Senior Living
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Mountain View Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Mountain View Apartments

185 Rideline LoopAnchorage, AK 99508
Senior Living
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West Midtown Place
1 Bedroom Apartments

West Midtown Place

1023 W 26th AveAnchorage, AK 99503
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Northern Lights Manor
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Northern Lights Manor

1353 W 27th AveAnchorage, AK 99503
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Casablanca Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Casablanca Apartments

4318-4320 Checkmate DrAnchorage, AK 99508
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The Adelaide
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

The Adelaide

201 E 9th AveAnchorage, AK 99501
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2805 W 31st Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

2805 W 31st Ave

2805 W 31st AveAnchorage, AK 99517
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Country Lane
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Country Lane

810 E 42nd AveAnchorage, AK 99503
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Gill Oscar House
1 Bedroom Apartments

Gill Oscar House

1344 W 10th AveAnchorage, AK 99501
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Cedarwood Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Cedarwood Apartments

1336 W 23rd AveAnchorage, AK 99503
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The Alaskan
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Alaskan

102-110 E 11th AveAnchorage, AK 99501

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5440 E 26th Ave
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

5440 E 26th Ave

5440 E 26th AveAnchorage, AK 99508
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The Outlook Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Outlook Apartments

234 E 15th AveAnchorage, AK 99501
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Nicole Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Nicole Apartments

1046 W 26th AveAnchorage, AK 99503
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Park Plaza
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Park Plaza

201 E 16th AveAnchorage, AK 99501
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Rancho Tudor
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Rancho Tudor

3531 E 42nd AveAnchorage, AK 99508
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Ptarmigan Meadows
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Ptarmigan Meadows

5340 E 26th AveAnchorage, AK 99508
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Kings Court
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Kings Court

303 E 15th AveAnchorage, AK 99501
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Continental
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Continental

3321 Eureka StAnchorage, AK 99503
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Arbor Pointe
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Arbor Pointe

1473 W 25th AveAnchorage, AK 99503

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Downtown Anchorage, Anchorage, AK Local Guide

Cheapest Available Downtown Anchorage Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Downtown Anchorage area of Anchorage, AK is a Studio unit found at Loussac Sogn priced from $700. The Adelaide has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $917. Here are the most affordable Downtown Anchorage apartments for rent in Anchorage, AK:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Loussac SognStudio 1Studio,1BA$700
The AdelaideStudioStudio,1BA$917
Panoramic ViewStudioStudio,1BA$925
CastleStudio X smallStudio,1BA$1,100
The Outlook ApartmentsStudio ApartmentStudio,1BA$1,120
Northwind Apartments2nd floor StudioStudio,1BA$1,125
The Village at Calais1x11BR,1BA$1,185
Nicole ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,205
Susitna RidgeStudioStudio,1BA$1,225

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Anchorage, AK

As of November 01, 2025 the best value apartment in the Downtown Anchorage area is the $1.41 price per square foot 2B/2B Model at Mariners View in the in the Government Hill neighborhood starting from $2,000. The second greatest value Downtown Anchorage apartment is the 2 Bed Model at Stephens Park starting at $1,525 with a $1.56 price per square foot in the Downtown Anchorage neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Downtown Anchorage apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Mariners View2B/2B2BR,2BA$1.41
Stephens Park2 Bed2BR,1BA$1.56
The GreenbriarTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.64
3921 Peterkin Ave, Unit Peterkin Ave Unit 43921 Peterkin Ave2BR,1BA$1.63
Arctic Sun2x1 9002BR,1BA$1.74
Green Tree Apartments2 bedroom 1st floor2BR,1BA$1.63
The Mallary2 Bed2BR,1BA$1.75
AlpineOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.77
Nicole ApartmentsFlat1BR,1BA$1.74
Northwind Apartments2nd floor StudioStudio ,1BA$1.73

Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know

From the lounge to the laundry room, understand your rights and responsibilities in shared apartment spaces. Get tips on pet rules, noise, and security.

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Don't Settle: How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Discover the insider tips from an attorney and real estate agent on how to negotiate your next apartment lease. Find out what's on the table and what's not, so you can save money and get the best terms possible.

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Downtown Anchorage, Anchorage, AK

Ranked #32

Among cities in Alaska for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you comprehensive Lifestyle Ratings of rentals in cities across the United States, including Anchorage. LifeStyle Ratings are a useful tool for comparing and sorting apartments and neighborhoods when choosing your rental home. This takes in many factors including filtering automatically for proximity to parks, luxury housing options, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, and other valuable search options. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown Anchorage Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Downtown Anchorage?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Downtown Anchorage is under $1,225.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Downtown Anchorage?

The cheapest apartment in Downtown Anchorage is Panoramic View which is listed at $1,050, while the average apartment in Downtown Anchorage costs $3,617.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Downtown Anchorage?

Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 10 regular apartments in Downtown Anchorage that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Downtown Anchorage?

Cheap apartments in Downtown Anchorage have an average cost of $344 which is $3,273 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown Anchorage.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Back in the day when I rented one of my first apartments, the property didn’t even have laundry in the building. Now, rental properties are often competing against each other to provide the best amenities.

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How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Everything is a negotiation in real estate! 

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The Rental Move-In Inspection Checklist: A Guide for Renters

Written by: Trey Huguley

The move-in inspection checklist is a crucial tool for both tenants and landlords. This checklist, provided by the team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com, helps document the condition of an apartment at the time of move-in.

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Your Guide to Co-Signers: The Risks, Rewards, and Everything in Between

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

For many people, obstacles can arise during the rental application process for a variety of issues.