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Anchorage, AK Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Anchorage, AK

Pricing Updated: 07/21/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Anchorage, AK area range in price from $900 to $3,600 with an overall median price of $2,102. The three Anchorage neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are University Area at $1,129, Basher at $1,245, and Russian Jack Park at $1,250. Here is today’s list of the top 10 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Anchorage Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
University Area$1,510$1,1296
Basher$1,532$1,2454
Russian Jack Park$1,685$1,2509
Midtown$1,735$1,12518
Campbell Park$1,762$1,07523
Abbott-Loop$1,895$1,07518
Huffman O Malley$1,895$1,6502
Old Seward Oceanview$1,895$1,6502
Mountain View$1,949$1,2507
Airport Heights$2,050$90043

Cheapest Available Anchorage Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Anchorage, AK is a Studio unit found at Merrill Crossing in the Government Hill neighborhood priced from $900. The Adelaide in the Government Hill neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $917. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Anchorage apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Merrill CrossingStudioStudio,1BA$900
The AdelaideStudioStudio,1BA$917
Panoramic ViewStudioStudio,1BA$925
McKinley Tower ApartmentsUnit G StudioStudio,1BA$1,010
College ViewStudioStudio,1BA$1,099
Kings CourtOne Bedroom One Bath1BR,1BA$1,190
Chester Park Estate1BD/1BA- Floorplan A1BR,1BA$1,225
The Mallary2 Bed2BR,1BA$1,250
Susitna RidgeStudioStudio,1BA$1,265
Green Tree Apartments1 Bedroom Bottom1BR,1BA$1,275

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Anchorage, AK

As of July 21, 2025 the best value apartment in the Anchorage area is the $1.54 price per square foot 1404 E 11th Ave Model at 1404 E 11th Ave, Unit B in the in the Government Hill neighborhood starting from $2,150. The second greatest value Anchorage apartment is the CS - 2 Bedroom Model at Creekside Terrace starting at $1,700 with a $1.39 price per square foot in the Downtown Anchorage neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Anchorage apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
1404 E 11th Ave, Unit B1404 E 11th Ave3BR,1BA$1.54
Creekside TerraceCS - 2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.39
1402 W 27th Ave, Unit 81402 W 27th Ave3BR,1BA$1.33
Stephens Park3 Beds3BR,2BA$1.57
525 N Flower St, Unit A525 N Flower St2BR,1BA$1.23
Green Tree Apartments1 Bedroom Bottom1BR,1BA$1.55
Hampstead Heath2 Bed2BR,1BA$1.61
The Mallary2 Bed2BR,1BA$1.59
Nicole ApartmentsFlat1BR,1BA$1.74
Kings CourtOne Bedroom One Bath1BR,1BA$1.70

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    Frequently Asked Questions about Anchorage

    What type of rentals are currently available in Anchorage?

    There are currently 609 Apartments for Rent in Anchorage, AK with pricing that ranges from $900 to $3,600. There are also 104 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Anchorage ranging from $1,100 to $8,500.

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

    Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Anchorage ranges from $1,100 to $8,500 with an average monthly rent of $2,646.

    How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Anchorage?

    For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Anchorage range from $1,595 to $3,600, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,400 to $5,200. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $2,800 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $2,050.

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