Special Interest
Housing in Anchorage Municipality
Both Census and HUD figures represent gross rent — contract rent plus estimated utility costs for electricity, heat, water, and sewer.
Rent in Anchorage Municipality averages $1,489/month for a 2‑bedroom in 2024, compared to the Alaska median of $1,419 and the national median of $1,413. Local renters spend approximately 27% of household income on rent, below the national average of 32%.
HUD 2026 50th Percentile Rent Estimates for Anchorage Municipality FMR Area are $1,222 for a studio, $1,318 for 1‑bedroom, $1,730 for 2‑bedroom, $2,406 for 3‑bedroom, and $2,902 for 4‑bedroom.
HUD 2026 Rent Estimates reflect market movement since 2024 Census data — a $241 increase for a 2-bedroom in Anchorage Municipality shows a 16% rise over that period.
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics annual unemployment rate for Anchorage Municipality was 3.9% in 2024, compared to Alaska at 4.6% and the national rate of 4.0%.
