Cheap Apartments for Rent in the University Area Anchorage, AK from $800 (25 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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3610 E 42nd Cir
1 Bedroom Apartments

3610 E 42nd Cir

3610 E 42nd CirAnchorage, AK 99508
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3500 E 42nd Ave
3 Bedroom Apartments

3500 E 42nd Ave

3500 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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4235 McLean Pl
1 Bedroom Apartments

4235 McLean Pl

4235 McLean PlAnchorage, AK 99504
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3430 E 42nd Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

3430 E 42nd Ave

3430 E 42nd AveAnchorage, AK 99508

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3510 E 42nd Ave
3 Bedroom Apartments

3510 E 42nd Ave

3510 E 42nd AveAnchorage, AK 99508
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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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3400 E 42nd Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

3400 E 42nd Ave

3400 E 42nd AveAnchorage, AK 99508
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4308 Baxter Rd
1 Bedroom Apartments

4308 Baxter Rd

4308 Baxter RdAnchorage, AK 99504
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3325 Boniface Pky
2 Bedroom Apartments

3325 Boniface Pky

3325 Boniface PkyAnchorage, AK 99504

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5215 E 26th Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

5215 E 26th Ave

5215 E 26th AveAnchorage, AK 99508
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2232 Maudest Pl
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

2232 Maudest Pl

2232 Maudest PlAnchorage, AK 99508
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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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Tudor East Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Tudor East Apartments

6135 E Tudor RdAnchorage, AK 99507
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Campbell Creek Manor
1 Bedroom Apartments

Campbell Creek Manor

2660 Happy LnAnchorage, 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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Checkmate Plaza
2 Bedroom Apartments

Checkmate Plaza

3410 Boniface PkyAnchorage, AK 99504

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 College View priced from $1,155. Ptarmigan Meadows has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,299. Here are the most affordable University Area apartments for rent in Anchorage, AK:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
College ViewStudioStudio,1BA$1,155
Ptarmigan MeadowsOne bedroom1BR,1BA$1,299
Deer ParkTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1,590
Checkmate Plaza2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$1,600

Best Value Apartments for Rent in University Area, AK

As of July 29, 2026 the best value apartment in the University Area area is the $1.72 price per square foot Two Bedroom Model at The Greenbriar in the in the University Area neighborhood starting from $1,644. The second greatest value University Area apartment is the Two Bedroom Model at Deer Park starting at $1,590 with a $1.77 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.
The GreenbriarTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.72
Deer ParkTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.77
Checkmate Plaza2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$1.78
Ptarmigan MeadowsOne bedroom1BR,1BA$2.58
College ViewStudioStudio ,1BA$3.93

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap University Area Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in University Area?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in University Area is at College View listed at $1,155.

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