Aleutians West Census Area
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in Alaska. Population: 5,219.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$1,571/mo
↑ 9.3% YoY
+76% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$1,670/mo
↑ 9.0% YoY
+74% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$2,191/mo
↑ 9.0% YoY
+86% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$2,652/mo
↑ 8.7% YoY
+74% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$2,901/mo
↑ 5.9% YoY
+65% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,437 | $1,571 | +$134 (+9.3%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,532 | $1,670 | +$138 (+9.0%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $2,010 | $2,191 | +$181 (+9.0%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $2,440 | $2,652 | +$212 (+8.7%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $2,740 | $2,901 | +$161 (+5.9%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Required annual income for 1 BR
$66,800
$5,567/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$87,640
$7,303/month gross
Other Counties in Alaska
Wrangell City and Borough
1 BR: $928/mo
Northwest Arctic Borough
1 BR: $1,471/mo
Denali Borough
1 BR: $935/mo
Sitka City and Borough
1 BR: $1,350/mo
Skagway Municipality
1 BR: $1,253/mo
Juneau City and Borough
1 BR: $1,340/mo
Data source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, FY 2026 Fair Market Rents. Fair Market Rents represent the 40th percentile of gross rents for standard quality units in each area.