
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the South Anchorage Neighborhood of Anchorage, AK from $600 (22 Rentals)
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College View

3901 Northwood Dr

433 E Dowling Rd
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in South Anchorage?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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South Anchorage Studio Apartments | $1,203 | $1,099 | $1,365 |
South Anchorage 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,521 | $1,075 | $2,687 |
South Anchorage 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,758 | $1,250 | $3,200 |
South Anchorage 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,037 | $1,595 | $2,850 |
South Anchorage 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,050 | $2,050 | $2,050 |
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There are currently 22 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the South Anchorage Neighborhood of Anchorage, AK.
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Cheapest Available South Anchorage Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the South Anchorage area of Anchorage, AK is a Studio unit found at College View priced from $1,099. Castle has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,125. Here are the most affordable South Anchorage apartments for rent in Anchorage, AK:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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College View | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,099 |
Castle | Studio small | Studio,1BA | $1,125 |
Kings Court | One Bedroom One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,190 |
City View | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,195 |
The Greenbriar | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,225 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Anchorage, AK
As of June 26, 2025 the best value apartment in the South Anchorage area is the $1.71 price per square foot 8531 Golden St Model at 8531 Golden St, Unit Apt 3 in the in the Sand Lake neighborhood starting from $2,225. The second greatest value South Anchorage apartment is the 1410 W 27th Ave Model at 1410 W 27th Ave, Unit 3 starting at $1,595 with a $1.33 price per square foot in the Spenard neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for South Anchorage apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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8531 Golden St, Unit Apt 3 | 8531 Golden St | 3BR,2BA | $1.71 |
1410 W 27th Ave, Unit 3 | 1410 W 27th Ave | 3BR,1BA | $1.33 |
Stephens Park | 2 Bed | 2BR,1BA | $1.56 |
Hampstead Heath | 2 Bed | 2BR,1BA | $1.61 |
The Mallary | 2 Bed | 2BR,1BA | $1.59 |
Nicole Apartments | Flat | 1BR,1BA | $1.74 |
Northwind Apartments | 1 bedroom / 1st floor | 1BR,1BA | $1.72 |
Kings Court | One Bedroom One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.70 |
Taiga | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.04 |
Chester Park Estate | 1BD/1BA- Floorplan A | 1BR,1BA | $1.83 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap South Anchorage Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in South Anchorage?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in South Anchorage is under $1,265.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in South Anchorage?
The cheapest apartment in South Anchorage is Kings Court which is listed at $1,190, while the average apartment in South Anchorage costs $2,050.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in South Anchorage?
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 3 regular apartments in South Anchorage 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 South Anchorage?
Cheap apartments in South Anchorage have an average cost of $1,125 which is $925 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in South Anchorage.
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