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Lowest median rent, Alaska cities · 2020

Alaska cities with the lowest median gross rent (2020 ACS). This list covers the 24 cities in Alaska that qualify, ranked against each other statewide.

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YEAR1990 2000 2010 2020 2024

RANKPLACESTATEPOPMEDIAN GROSS RENTVS 2000

01Steele Creek, AKAK5,928$869–

02Chena Ridge, AKAK5,881$933–

03Palmer, AKAK6,710$974+56%

04Sterling, AKAK6,323$991+58%

05Wasilla, AKAK10,556$1,008+43%

06Kenai, AKAK7,924$1,023+69%

07South Lakes, AKAK6,180$1,042–

08Meadow Lakes, AKAK8,689$1,049+55%

09Homer, AKAK6,331$1,124+76%

10Ketchikan, AKAK7,939$1,148+51%

11Sitka city and, AKAK8,319$1,159+51%

12North Lakes, AKAK10,223$1,183–

13Gateway, AKAK6,845$1,192+71%

14Tanaina, AKAK9,646$1,194+50%

15Kodiak, AKAK5,281$1,203+71%

16Juneau city and, AKAK31,609$1,262+46%

17Anchorage, AKAK287,155$1,310+78%

18Fairbanks, AKAK31,468$1,327+95%

19College, AKAK11,924$1,338+115%

20Kalifornsky, AKAK8,663$1,371+126%

21Knik-Fairview, AKAK19,972$1,372+76%

22Bethel, AKAK6,626$1,490+60%

23Fishhook, AKAK5,819$1,519+241%

24Badger, AKAK18,677$1,553–

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UPDATED 2026-08-08 · DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU DECENNIAL CENSUS