
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the North Star Neighborhood of Anchorage, AK from $700 (52 Rentals)
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Merrill Crossing

City View

Susitna Ridge

Chester Park Estate

Northwind Apartments

618 Gambell St, Unit 23

Central Park Apartments

1441 E 12th Ave

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1945 Karluk St

537 E 24th Ave

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1031 Juneau St, Unit 1031

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1033 Juneau St, Unit 1033

1101 Eagle St

Block 96

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Baker Apartments
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1032 E 12th Ave, Unit 1

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210 E 11th Ave, Unit 3 Top Left

1040 E 11th Ave

West Midtown Pointe

Loussac Place Apartments

West Midtown Place

West Midtown Village

The Adelaide

The Alaskan

Gill Oscar House
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Arbor Pointe

821 E 12th Ave

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Park Plaza

Ladera Villa

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Hillside Chalet

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Taiga
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827 E 11th Ave

Century Plaza

1515 Nelchina St

Kings Court

La Maisonnette

505 W 2nd Ave

Downtown Classics

Park Plaza II

1337 Hyder St

Mariners View
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North Star, Anchorage, AK Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in North Star?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Star Studio Apartments | $1,409 | $712 | $2,025 |
| North Star 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,976 | $1,225 | $4,000 |
| North Star 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,152 | $1,375 | $4,946 |
| North Star 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,933 | $1,800 | $2,200 |
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There are currently 52 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the North Star Neighborhood of Anchorage, AK.
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Cheapest Available North Star Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the North Star area of Anchorage, AK is a Studio unit found at Loussac Sogn priced from $712. Merrill Crossing has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $900. Here are the most affordable North Star apartments for rent in Anchorage, AK:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Loussac Sogn | Studio 1 | Studio,1BA | $712 |
| Merrill Crossing | Studio | Studio,1BA | $900 |
| The Adelaide | Studio | Studio,1BA | $917 |
| Arbor Pointe | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,130 |
| The Outlook Apartments | Studio Apartment | Studio,1BA | $1,210 |
| Park Plaza | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,220 |
| Chester Park Estate | 1BD/1BA- Floorplan A | 1BR,1BA | $1,225 |
| Northwind Apartments | 2nd Floor 1 bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,300 |
| Ladera Villa | One bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,305 |
| Taiga | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,350 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in North Star, AK
As of June 09, 2026 the best value apartment in the North Star 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 North Star apartment is the 3 bed / 1 bath Model at 1101 Eagle St starting at $1,650 with a $1.69 price per square foot in the Government Hill neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for North Star apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mariners View | 2B/2B | 2BR,2BA | $1.41 |
| 1101 Eagle St | 3 bed / 1 bath | 3BR,1BA | $1.69 |
| 1515 Nelchina St | 2 Beds, 1 Baths | 2BR,1BA | $1.67 |
| 827 E 11th Ave | 2 Beds, 1 Baths | 2BR,1BA | $1.56 |
| Kings Court | Two Bedroom One Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.67 |
| Northwind Apartments | 2nd Floor 1 bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.70 |
| Taiga | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.96 |
| Susitna Ridge | 2 BR x 1 BA | 2BR,1BA | $2.02 |
| Chester Park Estate | 1BD/1BA- Floorplan A | 1BR,1BA | $1.83 |
| Merrill Crossing | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $2.09 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap North Star Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in North Star?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in North Star is under $1,350.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in North Star?
The cheapest apartment in North Star is Chester Park Estate which is listed at $1,225, while the average apartment in North Star costs $1,800.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in North Star?
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 4 regular apartments in North Star 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 North Star?
Cheap apartments in North Star have an average cost of $351 which is $1,449 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in North Star.
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