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Fairbanks, AK Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Fairbanks, AK

Pricing Updated: 01/11/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Fairbanks, AK area range in price from to with an overall median price of . Here is today’s list neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Fairbanks Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Midtown Fairbanks$2,000$1,00033
Downtown Fairbanks$2,250$1,00028

Cheapest Available Fairbanks Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Fairbanks, AK is a 1 Bed unit found at Willow Woods Apartments in the Downtown Fairbanks neighborhood priced from $1,288. Jillian Square Apartments in the Downtown Fairbanks neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,310. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Fairbanks apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Willow Woods ApartmentsOpen Kitchen 1x11BR,1BA$1,288
Jillian Square ApartmentsDebutante1BR,1BA$1,310
Sophie Plaza ApartmentsMedium One-Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,402

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Fairbanks, AK

As of January 12, 2026 the best value apartment in the Fairbanks area is the $1.08 price per square foot 3 Bed x 2.5 Bath Large Model at Birchwood Homes in the in the Downtown Fairbanks neighborhood starting from $2,145. The second greatest value Fairbanks apartment is the 150 Charles St Model at 150 Charles St, Unit 150 Charles St #2 starting at $1,800 with a $1.06 price per square foot in the Downtown Fairbanks neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Fairbanks apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Birchwood Homes3 Bed x 2.5 Bath Large3BR,2.5BA$1.08
150 Charles St, Unit 150 Charles St #2150 Charles StStudio ,1BA$1.06
1762 Cottonwood St, Unit 11762 Cottonwood St2BR,1.5BA$1.70
Sophie Plaza ApartmentsMedium One-Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.75
1114 26th Ave, Unit C1114 26th Ave2BR,1BA$1.88
Willow Woods ApartmentsGalley Kitchen 1x11BR,1BA$1.79
Wedgewood Resort Apartments1 Bedroom Suite1BR,1BA$2.03
2706 Turner St, Unit 32706 Turner St2BR,1BA$2.22
560 Moose Trot Ave, Unit 2560 Moose Trot AveStudio ,1BA$1.41
Jillian Square ApartmentsDebutante1BR,1BA$2.15

Don't Settle: How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Discover the insider tips from an attorney and real estate agent on how to negotiate your next apartment lease. Find out what's on the table and what's not, so you can save money and get the best terms possible.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Fairbanks

What type of rentals are currently available in Fairbanks?

There are currently 68 Apartments for Rent in Fairbanks, AK with pricing that ranges from $900 to $2,250. There are also 39 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Fairbanks ranging from $999 to $3,600.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Fairbanks?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Fairbanks ranges from $999 to $3,600 with an average monthly rent of $2,233.

Expert Rental Resources

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A Renters Guide for Tips on Writing Your Notice for Not Renewing Your Apartment

Written by: Bob Mallory

Packing up everything you own to move is so stressful for many that ending your apartment lease can feel like a small or unimportant task. Ending your lease involves more than simply turning over your keys on the last day.

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Renting with Roommates: Realistic Expectations for Shared Lease

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Given the high costs for housing, I have found that many people are looking for a roommate to share expenses. These arrangements can increase opportunities for more desirable and larger spaces.

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Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Back in the day when I rented one of my first apartments, the property didn’t even have laundry in the building. Now, rental properties are often competing against each other to provide the best amenities.

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How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Everything is a negotiation in real estate!