← Rent by cityTypical monthly rent in Anchorage, AK, over the past three years
Rent in Anchorage, AK
Data as of August 2026 · Zillow Observed Rent Index
Typical rent
$1,802
1-year change
+4.2%
3-year change
+12.3%
Metro, 1-year change
+4.2%
Rents in Anchorage rose +4.2%, faster than the US overall (+2.5%). Expect landlords to push; compare your offer with your own ZIP, which can differ a lot from the city.
Typical rent in Anchorage, past 3 years
All unit sizes, monthly
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| Month | Typical rent |
|---|---|
| Aug 2026 | $1,802 |
| Jul 2026 | $1,788 |
| Jun 2026 | $1,781 |
| May 2026 | $1,769 |
| Apr 2026 | $1,760 |
| Mar 2026 | $1,749 |
| Feb 2026 | $1,739 |
| Jan 2026 | $1,732 |
| Dec 2025 | $1,739 |
| Nov 2025 | $1,746 |
| Oct 2025 | $1,751 |
| Sep 2025 | $1,744 |
| Aug 2025 | $1,729 |
| Jul 2025 | $1,715 |
| Jun 2025 | $1,705 |
| May 2025 | $1,707 |
| Apr 2025 | $1,695 |
| Mar 2025 | $1,684 |
| Feb 2025 | $1,666 |
| Jan 2025 | $1,663 |
| Dec 2024 | $1,661 |
| Nov 2024 | $1,668 |
| Oct 2024 | $1,674 |
| Sep 2024 | $1,673 |
| Aug 2024 | $1,675 |
| Jul 2024 | $1,660 |
| Jun 2024 | $1,657 |
| May 2024 | $1,642 |
| Apr 2024 | $1,634 |
| Mar 2024 | $1,613 |
| Feb 2024 | $1,602 |
| Jan 2024 | $1,595 |
| Dec 2023 | $1,600 |
| Nov 2023 | $1,602 |
| Oct 2023 | $1,606 |
| Sep 2023 | $1,611 |
| Aug 2023 | $1,605 |
Estimated typical rent by size
| Studio | $1,210 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,310 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,810 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,320 |
| 4+ bedrooms | $2,880 |
City typical rent × AK bedroom ratios from the Census American Community Survey. Rough guide only.
Check your own increase
ZIP-level trends can differ a lot from the city average.
By ZIP code
| ZIP | Typical rent | 1-year change |
|---|---|---|
| 99501 | $1,671 | +5.1% |
| 99502 | $1,793 | +4.9% |
| 99503 | $1,400 | +2.3% |
| 99504 | $2,178 | +5.2% |
| 99507 | $1,934 | +3.2% |
| 99508 | $1,580 | +7.5% |
| 99515 | $2,229 | +7.6% |
| 99516 | $3,750 | – |
| 99517 | $1,737 | +5.5% |
| 99518 | $2,017 | – |
Negotiating a renewal in Anchorage
- Check your own ZIP, not just the city: in Anchorage, ZIP-level changes over the past year range from +2.3% to +7.6%.
- Start 60–90 days before your lease ends, before you're short on time to look elsewhere.
- Lead with wanting to stay, then the numbers: your increase next to the local trend, with the source named.
- Name a specific number, and offer something in return, like a longer lease, if you can.
- Get any agreement in writing before you sign the renewal.