
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Matanuska Valley Neighborhood of Wasilla, AK from $400 (74 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Matanuska Valley area of Wasilla.


1551 Lucus Rd

4006 E Steven Dr

1631 W Vaunda Ave, Unit 1631

Forest Hill

Amber Ridge

1345 Brant Cir

250 Ponderosa Loop, Unit 4

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1060 N Elsinore Ave, Unit 2

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225 E Stonehaven Cir
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725 N Colonial Dr, Unit #2

981 E Snohomish Ave, Unit 3

280 W Scheelite Dr, Unit Scheelite

8439 That Way

4121 S Birch Cove Dr

1635 S Pollywog Pl

Vista Rose Senior Apartments

Ridgecrest Park Apartments

2651 E Quiet Cir

Glenwood Apartments
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Birches II Apartments

Aspen Pines

2331 W Melanie Ave

Bella Vista West

2307 W Eagles Nest Cir

Loussac Sogn

Merrill Crossing

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North Pointe Apartments

Panoramic View

533 Price St
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618 Gambell St, Unit 23

Northwind Apartments

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534 N Lane St, Unit 3

814 N Bunn St, Unit 4

5741 Rocky Mountain Ct, Unit D

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Legacy

3404 Thompson Ave

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1031 Juneau St, Unit 1031

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1033 Juneau St, Unit 1033
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1101 Eagle St

Block 96

524 N Klevin St

Four Seasons

8500 E Cottrell-Campus Dr, Unit 8502 E Cottrell Campus Dr

11614 Dawn St

Creekwood Park Apartments

Caswell Court

Mountain View Apartments

The Adelaide
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Matanuska Valley, Wasilla, AK Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Matanuska Valley?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Matanuska Valley Studio Apartments | $1,534 | $712 | $2,750 |
| Matanuska Valley 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,768 | $695 | $4,000 |
| Matanuska Valley 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,785 | $866 | $3,200 |
| Matanuska Valley 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,126 | $1,365 | $2,895 |
| Matanuska Valley 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,200 | $1,200 | $1,200 |
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There are currently 74 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Matanuska Valley Neighborhood of Wasilla, AK.
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Cheapest Available Matanuska Valley Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Matanuska Valley area of Wasilla, AK is a Studio unit found at Loussac Sogn priced from $712. The Adelaide has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $917. Here are the most affordable Matanuska Valley apartments for rent in Wasilla, AK:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Loussac Sogn | Studio 1 | Studio,1BA | $712 |
| The Adelaide | Studio | Studio,1BA | $917 |
| North Pointe Apartments | 0 Beds, 1 Baths | Studio,1BA | $950 |
| Merrill Crossing | Studio | Studio,1BA | $950 |
| Panoramic View | Studio | Studio,1BA | $975 |
| Northwind Apartments | 2nd Floor 1 bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,300 |
| Conifer Grove | Two Bedroom Small | 2BR,1BA | $1,340 |
| Amber Ridge | Palmer Wasilla 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,365 |
| 827 E 11th Ave | 2 Beds, 1 Baths | 2BR,1BA | $1,400 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Matanuska Valley, AK
As of June 04, 2026 the best value apartment in the Matanuska Valley area is the $1.41 price per square foot 2B/2B Model at Mariners View in the in the Government Hill neighborhood starting from $2,000. The second greatest value Matanuska Valley apartment is the 280 W Scheelite Dr Model at 280 W Scheelite Dr, Unit Scheelite starting at $1,800 with a $1.80 price per square foot in the Outlying Matanuska Susitna Borough neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Matanuska Valley apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mariners View | 2B/2B | 2BR,2BA | $1.41 |
| 280 W Scheelite Dr, Unit Scheelite | 280 W Scheelite Dr | 2BR,1BA | $1.80 |
| 725 N Colonial Dr, Unit #2 | 725 N Colonial Dr | 2BR,1BA | $1.60 |
| 1101 Eagle St | 3 bed / 1 bath | 3BR,1BA | $1.69 |
| 1060 N Elsinore Ave, Unit 2 | 1060 N Elsinore Ave | 2BR,2BA | $1.56 |
| 827 E 11th Ave | 2 Beds, 1 Baths | 2BR,1BA | $1.56 |
| 225 E Stonehaven Cir | 225 E Stonehaven Cir | 2BR,1BA | $1.76 |
| 534 N Lane St, Unit 3 | 534 N Lane St | 3BR,1BA | $1.83 |
| ReNew End Street | Sitka | 2BR,1BA | $2.06 |
| Conifer Grove | Two Bedroom Small | 2BR,1BA | $1.85 |
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Best Local Schools in Matanuska Valley, Wasilla, AK
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Matanuska Valley Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Matanuska Valley?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Matanuska Valley is under $1,400.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Matanuska Valley?
The cheapest apartment in Matanuska Valley is Panoramic View which is listed at $1,050, while the average apartment in Matanuska Valley costs $5,000.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Matanuska Valley?
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 2 regular apartments in Matanuska Valley 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 Matanuska Valley?
Cheap apartments in Matanuska Valley have an average cost of $128 which is $4,872 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Matanuska Valley.
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