Northwest Arctic Borough
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in Alaska. Population: 7,682.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$1,331/mo
↑ 3.2% YoY
+49% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$1,471/mo
↑ 2.6% YoY
+53% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$1,930/mo
↑ 2.6% YoY
+64% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$2,547/mo
↓ 0.5% YoY
+67% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$2,676/mo
↓ 10.0% YoY
+52% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,290 | $1,331 | +$41 (+3.2%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,434 | $1,471 | +$37 (+2.6%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $1,881 | $1,930 | +$49 (+2.6%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $2,560 | $2,547 | $-13 (-0.5%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $2,973 | $2,676 | $-297 (-10.0%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Required annual income for 1 BR
$58,840
$4,903/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$77,200
$6,433/month gross
Other Counties in Alaska
Matanuska-Susitna Borough
1 BR: $1,049/mo
Ketchikan Gateway Borough
1 BR: $1,238/mo
Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area
1 BR: $1,019/mo
Kodiak Island Borough
1 BR: $1,581/mo
Southeast Fairbanks Census Area
1 BR: $1,198/mo
Chugach Census Area
1 BR: $1,374/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.