Wasilla

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Wasilla, AK Area Guide

The best of Alaska right in your backyard.

Suburb Outdoors Nature History

Wasilla is a small city roughly 45 minutes north of Anchorage on the shores of Knik Arm. The community has played a prominent role in Alaska’s history, particularly as the longtime starting point for the Iditarod dog sled race. Numerous parks, nature preserves, and other outdoor recreation grounds can be found in town and the surrounding area, but indoor facilities like the Menard Sports Center and the Extreme Fun Center ensure that folks have a range of options for activities even during Alaska’s unforgiving winters. Families will also appreciate the abundance of high-performing schools and the generally quiet suburban atmosphere throughout the city.

Rent Trends

As of March 2026, the average apartment rent in Wasilla, AK is $810 for a studio, $1,237 for one bedroom, $1,467 for two bedrooms, and $1,850 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Wasilla has decreased by -1.5% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,237/month
636 Sq Ft
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Getting Around

Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Wasilla, AK is for everyday living.

Car-Dependent

23 / 100

Walking is difficult in this neighborhood, which is considered a car-dependent area.

Somewhat Bikeable

45 / 100

You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

Schools

Cottonwood Creek Elementary

Public

Grades PK-5

American Charter Academy

Public

Grades K-12

Twindly Bridge Charter School

Public

Grades K-12

Dena?Ina Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

Fronteras Charter School

Public

Grades K-8

American Charter Academy

Public

Grades K-12

Twindly Bridge Charter School

Public

Grades K-12

Fronteras Charter School

Public

Grades K-8

Teeland Middle School

Public

Grades PK & 6-8

Twindly Bridge Charter School

Public

Grades K-12

American Charter Academy

Public

Grades K-12

Wasilla High School

Public

Grades PK & 9-12

Mat-Su Day School

Public

Grades K-12

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.