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3285 Adams Dr, Unit 3
$1,175
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Studio Apartment Available Aug 1

3285 Adams Dr, Unit 3

3285 Adams DrFairbanks, AK 99709
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535 Ouida Way, Unit D
$1,375
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1 Bedroom Apartment Available Aug 1

535 Ouida Way, Unit D

535 Ouida WayNorth Pole, AK 99705

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$1,900

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16 Glacier Ave, Unit 13

16 Glacier Ave
FairbanksAK99701

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645 Old Steese Hwy N
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

645 Old Steese Hwy N

645 Old Steese Hwy NFairbanks, AK 99712
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404 Kit Blvd
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404 Kit Blvd

404 Kit BlvdNorth Pole, AK 99705
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649 Jennie Ln
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

649 Jennie Ln

649 Jennie LnFairbanks, AK 99709
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Ester, AK Local Guide

Cheapest Available Ester Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Ester, AK is a 1 Bed unit found at Sophie Plaza Apartments priced from $1,390. Willow Woods Apartments in the Downtown Fairbanks neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,442. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Ester apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Sophie Plaza ApartmentsMedium One-Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,390
Willow Woods ApartmentsOpen Kitchen 1x11BR,1BA$1,442
Wedgewood Resort Apartments1 Bedroom Suite1BR,1BA$1,450

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Ester, AK and Nearby

As of July 25, 2026 the best value apartment in the Ester area is the $1.23 price per square foot 3 Bed x 2.5 Bath Model at Birchwood Homes in the in the Downtown Fairbanks neighborhood starting from $2,290. The second greatest value Ester apartment is the 1931 Badger Rd Model at 1931 Badger Rd, Unit 4 starting at $2,200 with a $2.20 price per square foot . Here is today’s list of the best values for Ester apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Birchwood Homes3 Bed x 2.5 Bath3BR,2.5BA$1.23
1931 Badger Rd, Unit 41931 Badger Rd2BR,1BA$2.20
Sophie Plaza ApartmentsMedium One-Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.74
Willow Woods ApartmentsGalley Kitchen 1x11BR,1BA$2.00
Wedgewood Resort Apartments1 Bedroom Suite1BR,1BA$2.03

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Ester Apartments

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Ester Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Ester Apartment is $1,390 at Sophie Plaza Apartments.

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

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Ester is starting from $1,649 at Willow Woods Apartments.

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