Cheap Homes for Rent in the Downtown Neighborhood of Anchorage, AK from $1,500 (11 Rentals)

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property at 516 E 10th Ave

$1,525

2 Bedroom Rentals

Available Aug 10

516 E 10th Ave

AnchorageAK99501

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property at 1219 W 6th Ave

$1,900

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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1219 W 6th Ave

AnchorageAK99501

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
City ViewStudioStudio,1BA$1,170

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown, AK

As of July 23, 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
Kings CourtTwo Bedroom One Bath2BR,1BA$1.67
827 E 11th Ave2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$1.50
Susitna Ridge2 BR x 1 BA2BR,1BA$2.10
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

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Frequently Asked Questions about Downtown

What type of rentals are currently available in Downtown?

There are currently 148 Apartments for Rent in Downtown, AK with pricing that ranges from $700 to $5,000. There are also 20 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Downtown ranging from $1,525 to $4,400.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Downtown?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Downtown ranges from $1,525 to $4,400 with an average monthly rent of $2,327.

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Rent According to Income: A Look at Income-Restricted Rentals

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Apartment Occupancy Rates: Renter Attraction vs Renter Retention

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How I Find the Perfect Rental for My Clients: A Real Estate Pro's Guide

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Evaluating rental properties for clients draws many parallels to house-hunting. Whether an apartment, loft, townhouse, or other rental, finding the right place means finding “home” for your client.