Copper River Census Area
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in Alaska. Population: 2,614.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$810/mo
↑ 6.9% YoY
-9% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$930/mo
↑ 12.2% YoY
-3% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$1,130/mo
↑ 6.3% YoY
-4% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$1,572/mo
↑ 10.6% YoY
+3% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$1,896/mo
↑ 13.1% YoY
+8% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $758 | $810 | +$52 (+6.9%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $829 | $930 | +$101 (+12.2%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $1,063 | $1,130 | +$67 (+6.3%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,421 | $1,572 | +$151 (+10.6%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,676 | $1,896 | +$220 (+13.1%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Required annual income for 1 BR
$37,200
$3,100/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$45,200
$3,767/month gross
Other Counties in Alaska
Northwest Arctic Borough
1 BR: $1,471/mo
Yakutat City and Borough
1 BR: $1,094/mo
North Slope Borough
1 BR: $1,239/mo
Chugach Census Area
1 BR: $1,374/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.