Rental Market Trends in Sitka, AK

Q: What is the average rent in Sitka, AK?

As of June 2025, the average rent in Sitka, AK was $839/month.

What is the average rent in Sitka, AK?

$839/month

Average Rent

776 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

+2.2%

Increase in the Last Year

As of June 2025, the average rent in Sitka, AK is $839 per month. This is 48% lower than the national average rent of $1,627/month, making renting in Sitka more affordable than most cities in the US. When you rent an apartment in Sitka, you can expect to pay about per month for a studio, $839 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,046 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay or more.

Floor Plan Type

Average Rent

Average Sq Ft

One Bedroom

$839/month

776 Sq Ft

Two Bedroom

$1,046/month

1,004 Sq Ft

Floor Plan Type

Average Rent

Average Sq Ft

Floor Plan Type

Average Rent

Average Sq Ft

Floor Plan Type

Average Rent

Average Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Sitka, AK?

In the past year, rent has increased by 2.2%, which averages out to $19 more per month.

Percentage*

Rent Range

0% Below $700/month

100% $700 - $1,000/month

0% $1,001 - $1,500/month

0% $1,501 - $2,000/month

0% Above $2,000/month

What salary do I need to live comfortably in Sitka, AK?

Because the average rent in Sitka is $839, you’ll want to make about $2,796 per month or $33,552 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.

How does Sitka, AK compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?

Use the tool below to compare Sitka, 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.

Apartment Averages

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105 Burkhart Dr

105 Burkhart Dr,
Sitka, AK 99835

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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 June 2025.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.