Chugach Census Area
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in Alaska. Population: 7,000.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$1,038/mo
↓ 0.1% YoY
+16% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$1,374/mo
↑ 21.0% YoY
+43% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$1,506/mo
↑ 3.6% YoY
+28% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$2,094/mo
↑ 7.5% YoY
+37% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$2,526/mo
↑ 10.0% YoY
+44% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,039 | $1,038 | $-1 (-0.1%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,136 | $1,374 | +$238 (+21.0%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $1,453 | $1,506 | +$53 (+3.6%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,948 | $2,094 | +$146 (+7.5%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $2,297 | $2,526 | +$229 (+10.0%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Required annual income for 1 BR
$54,960
$4,580/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$60,240
$5,020/month gross
Other Counties in Alaska
Copper River Census Area
1 BR: $930/mo
Kusilvak Census Area
1 BR: $767/mo
Yakutat City and Borough
1 BR: $1,094/mo
Nome Census Area
1 BR: $1,334/mo
Matanuska-Susitna Borough
1 BR: $1,049/mo
Haines Borough
1 BR: $1,033/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.