Cheap Apartments for Rent in the University Area Anchorage, AK from $800 (5 Rentals)

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Casablanca Apartments
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Casablanca Apartments

4318-4320 Checkmate DrAnchorage, AK 99508
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5440 E 26th Ave
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5440 E 26th Ave

5440 E 26th AveAnchorage, AK 99508
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Cheapest Available University Area Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the University Area area of Anchorage, AK is a Studio unit found at Panoramic View priced from $925. College View has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,120. Here are the most affordable University Area apartments for rent in Anchorage, AK:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Panoramic ViewStudioStudio,1BA$925
College ViewStudioStudio,1BA$1,120
The GreenbriarStudioStudio,1BA$1,225

Best Value Apartments for Rent in University Area, AK

As of May 01, 2025 the best value apartment in the University Area area is the $2.15 price per square foot 3 bed singlewide Model at Four Seasons in the in the University Area neighborhood starting from $2,295. The second greatest value University Area apartment is the 5657 Gate Keeper Ave Model at 5657 Gate Keeper Ave, Unit Duplex starting at $1,850 with a $1.95 price per square foot in the University Area neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for University Area apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Four Seasons3 bed singlewide3BR,2BA$2.15
5657 Gate Keeper Ave, Unit Duplex5657 Gate Keeper Ave2BR,1BA$1.95
5521 E 38th Ct, Unit 15521 E 38th Ct2BR,1BA$2.00
Hampstead Heath2 Bed2BR,1BA$1.61
Panoramic ViewStudioStudio ,1BA$2.06
AlpineStudioStudio ,1BA$2.83
The GreenbriarStudioStudio ,1BA$2.90
College ViewStudioStudio ,1BA$3.81

Getting Around the University Area Neighborhood in Anchorage, AK

Walk Score®

47 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

65 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

39 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap University Area Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in University Area?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in University Area is under $1,949.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in University Area?

The cheapest apartment in University Area is Panoramic View which is listed at $1,075, while the average apartment in University Area costs $2,497.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in University Area?

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 7 regular apartments in University Area 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 University Area?

Cheap apartments in University Area have an average cost of $175 which is $2,322 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in University Area.

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