Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Scenic Foothills Neighborhood of Anchorage, AK from $800 (27 Rentals)

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Colonial Plaza
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Colonial Plaza

5419-5421 E 42nd AveAnchorage, AK 99508

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5210 E 22nd Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

5210 E 22nd Ave

5210 E 22nd AveAnchorage, AK 99508
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2627 Glacier St
Studio Apartments

2627 Glacier St

2627 Glacier StAnchorage, AK 99508
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1116 State St
Studio Apartments

1116 State St

1116 State StAnchorage, AK 99504

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1431 Carolyn Cir
2 Bedroom Apartments

1431 Carolyn Cir

1431 Carolyn CirAnchorage, AK 99504
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4235 McLean Pl
1 Bedroom Apartments

4235 McLean Pl

4235 McLean PlAnchorage, AK 99504
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7300 E 21st Ave
Studio Apartments

7300 E 21st Ave

7300 E 21st AveAnchorage, AK 99504
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8620 Kluane Ave
Studio Apartments

8620 Kluane Ave

8620 Kluane AveAnchorage, AK 99504

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6200 E 41st Ct
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

6200 E 41st Ct

6200 E 41st CtAnchorage, AK 99504
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Brighton Woods
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Brighton Woods

1204 Norman StAnchorage, AK 99504
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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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Grass Creek Village
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Grass Creek Village

7600 Creekside Center DrAnchorage, AK 99504
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Russian Jack Manor
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Russian Jack Manor

1260 Delasala PlAnchorage, AK 99508
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Tudor East Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Tudor East Apartments

6135 E Tudor RdAnchorage, AK 99507
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Casablanca Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Casablanca Apartments

4318-4320 Checkmate DrAnchorage, AK 99508
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Cheapest Available Scenic Foothills Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Scenic Foothills area of Anchorage, AK is a 1 Bed unit found at Ptarmigan Meadows priced from $1,299. Checkmate Plaza has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,600. Here are the most affordable Scenic Foothills apartments for rent in Anchorage, AK:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Ptarmigan MeadowsOne bedroom1BR,1BA$1,299
Checkmate Plaza2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$1,600
The GreenbriarTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1,644
Brighton WoodsBirch2BR,1BA$1,685
Admirals Cove2x2 B2BR,2BA$2,335

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Scenic Foothills, AK

As of July 30, 2026 the best value apartment in the Scenic Foothills area is the $2.17 price per square foot 2x2 Model at Admirals Cove in the in the Downtown Anchorage neighborhood starting from $2,385. The second greatest value Scenic Foothills apartment is the Two Bedroom Model at The Greenbriar starting at $1,644 with a $1.72 price per square foot in the University Area neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Scenic Foothills apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Admirals Cove2x22BR,2BA$2.17
The GreenbriarTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.72
Brighton WoodsBirch2BR,1BA$1.77
Checkmate Plaza2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$1.78
Ptarmigan MeadowsOne bedroom1BR,1BA$2.58

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Scenic Foothills Apartments

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

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Scenic Foothills is starting from $1,600 at Checkmate Plaza.

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