Average Rent In Alaska For December 2020
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What is the average rent in Alaska?
According to the most recent data from Zillow, the average rent in Alaska for December 2020 is $1,600. With an averge apartment size of 1,344 sqft, the average price per square foot in Alaska is $1.19.
Compared to the national average of $1,650, Alaska rent costs -3.0% less. Read our analysis of rents by state to see how Alaska ranks.
Here's a look at how average rents have changed over time:
How Does Alaska Rent Compare To The Rest Of The Country?
Median Rent By Bedrooms In Alaska
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1-Bedroom
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4-Bedroom
As you would expect, the median price for rent in Alaska increases as the number of bedrooms in the unit increases. Studios rent the cheapest in Alaska clocking in at $1,400, while a four bedroom rental will set you back $1,995 per month.
We think the best deal comes in the form of a two bedroom for $1,200 per month, however, if you don't mind having roommates, the best option on a per room basis is a 4-bedroom rental for $498/room/month.
Read on to find out more or for more on Alaska check out:
Month Over Month Alaska Rent Statistics
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M-o-M Increase
Alaska has experienced a $-50 change in rent over the past month going from $1,650 to $1,600. That change comes out to -3.0%.
For reference, the US national average rent changed $0 in the past month or 0.0%.
Here's a look at the month over month change for each month since 2010 for Alaska:
Year Over Year Alaska Rent Statistics
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Y-o-Y Increase
Over the past year, the average rent in Alaska changed $0 from $1,600 to $1,600. A change of $0 means that rents changed 0.0% in a year.
That compares to the US national change of $5 in the past year or 0.3%.
Here's a look at the year over year change by month since 2011 for Alaska:
The 10 Places With The Highest Rent In Alaska
Population: 3,793
Median Rent: $1,699
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Population: 3,276
Median Rent: $1,547
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Population: 6,408
Median Rent: $1,533
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Population: 4,809
Median Rent: $1,478
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Population: 31,853
Median Rent: $1,434
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Population: 298,225
Median Rent: $1,349
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Population: 3,921
Median Rent: $1,327
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Population: 32,434
Median Rent: $1,263
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Population: 2,209
Median Rent: $1,245
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Population: 2,319
Median Rent: $1,206
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