Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Neighborhood of Anchorage, AK from $700 (35 Rentals)

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$1,900

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$1,900

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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1219 W 6th Ave

AnchorageAK99501
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The Adelaide
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

The Adelaide

201 E 9th AveAnchorage, AK 99501
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Gill Oscar House
1 Bedroom Apartments

Gill Oscar House

1344 W 10th AveAnchorage, AK 99501
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The Alaskan
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Alaskan

102-110 E 11th AveAnchorage, AK 99501

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Park Plaza
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Park Plaza

201 E 16th AveAnchorage, AK 99501
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The Outlook Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Outlook Apartments

234 E 15th AveAnchorage, AK 99501
Corporate Housing
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Hillcrest Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Hillcrest Apartments

515 E 12th AveAnchorage, AK 99501
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827 E 11th Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

827 E 11th Ave

827 E 11th AveAnchorage, AK 99501
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Kings Court
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Kings Court

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

Century Plaza

124 E 3rd AveAnchorage, AK 99501
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$1,525

2 Bedroom Rentals

Available Aug 10

516 E 10th Ave

AnchorageAK99501
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1515 Nelchina St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1515 Nelchina St

1515 Nelchina StAnchorage, AK 99501

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505 W 2nd Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

505 W 2nd Ave

505 W 2nd AveAnchorage, AK 99501
Corporate Housing
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Downtown Classics
2 Bedroom Apartments

Downtown Classics

1111 Barrow StAnchorage, AK 99501
Furnished
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Park Plaza II
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Park Plaza II

1553 A StAnchorage, AK 99501

Downtown, Anchorage, AK Local Guide

Cheapest Available Downtown Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Downtown area of Anchorage, AK is a Studio unit found at North Pointe Apartments priced from $950. Merrill Crossing has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $950. Here are the most affordable Downtown apartments for rent in Anchorage, AK:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
North Pointe Apartments0Studio,1BA$950
Merrill CrossingStudioStudio,1BA$950
The AdelaideStudioStudio,1BA$1,062
Panoramic View1 Bed1BR,1BA$1,100
The AlaskanStudioStudio,1BA$1,160
City ViewStudioStudio,1BA$1,170
The Outlook Apartments1 Bedroom Apartment1BR,1BA$1,310
827 E 11th Ave2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$1,350
Susitna Ridge2 BR x 2 BA2BR,2BA$1,380
1101 Eagle St3 bed / 1 bath3BR,1BA$1,650

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown, AK

As of July 25, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown area is the $1.55 price per square foot 2B/2B Model at Mariners View in the in the Government Hill neighborhood starting from $2,200. The second greatest value Downtown apartment is the 2BR/2.0BA Model at Stringfellow 540 starting at $2,600 with a $2.48 price per square foot in the Government Hill neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Downtown apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Mariners View2B/2B2BR,2BA$1.55
Stringfellow 5402BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$2.48
1101 Eagle St3 bed / 1 bath3BR,1BA$1.69
827 E 11th Ave2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$1.50
Susitna Ridge2 BR x 1 BA2BR,1BA$2.10
1024 E 12th Ave, Unit 31024 E 12th Ave2BR,1BA$2.62
The Outlook Apartments1 Bedroom Apartment1BR,1BA$2.24
Panoramic View1 Bed1BR,1BA$2.11
North Pointe Apartments11BR,1BA$2.19
Merrill CrossingStudioStudio ,1BA$2.21

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Downtown, Anchorage, AK

Ranked #33

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

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Downtown?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Downtown is at North Pointe Apartments listed at $950.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Downtown Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Downtown Apartment is $1,000 at Merrill Crossing.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Downtown Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Downtown is starting from $1,250 at Panoramic View.

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