Sophie Plaza Apartments
1721 University Ave S,
Fairbanks, AK 99709
$1,402 - $1,692
1-2 Beds
Rental Market Trends in Fairbanks, AK
What is the average rent in Fairbanks, AK?
$1,299/month
Average Rent
675 Sq Ft
Average Apartment Size
+0.6%
Increase in the Last Year
As of March 2026, the average rent in Fairbanks, AK is $1,299 per month. This is 20% lower than the national average rent of $1,626/month, making renting in Fairbanks more affordable than most cities in the US. When you rent an apartment in Fairbanks, you can expect to pay about $870 per month for a studio, $1,299 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,581 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $2,123 or more.
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How much has average rent changed in Fairbanks, AK?
In the past year, rent has increased by 0.6%, which averages out to $8 more per month.
Market Trends Over Time
The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
Last Updated March 2026
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Rent Ranges in Fairbanks, AK
Last Updated March 2026
$1,001 - $1,500
Most rental prices fall within this range
Percentage*
Rent Range
0%
Below $700/month
22%
$700 - $1,000/month
50%
$1,001 - $1,500/month
22%
$1,501 - $2,000/month
6%
Above $2,000/month
What salary do I need to live comfortably in Fairbanks, AK?
Because the average rent in Fairbanks is $1,299, you’ll want to make about $4,330 per month or $51,960 per year. The general guideline is to pay no more than 30 percent of your monthly income on rent. However, you’ll want to consider additional factors, such as your monthly bills and other expenses. Use our rent affordability calculator to help determine how much to budget for rent.
Cost of Living
The cost of living in Fairbanks, AK is 22.8% higher than the national average. Generally, housing in Fairbanks is 0.5% less expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $870 - $2,123. You can expect to pay 23.2% more for groceries, 112.2% more for utilities, and 21.3% more for transportation.
How does Fairbanks, AK compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?
Use the tool below to compare Fairbanks, AK to other nearby cities and neighborhoods. The Apartments.com neighborhood guides provide you with insight into the area’s transportation, things to do, and more.
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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.
* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.