Petersburg Borough
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in Alaska. Population: 3,374.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$1,049/mo
↑ 7.5% YoY
+17% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$1,211/mo
↑ 11.8% YoY
+26% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$1,463/mo
↑ 7.2% YoY
+25% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$1,754/mo
↑ 6.6% YoY
+15% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$2,022/mo
↑ 4.0% YoY
+15% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $976 | $1,049 | +$73 (+7.5%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,083 | $1,211 | +$128 (+11.8%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $1,365 | $1,463 | +$98 (+7.2%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,645 | $1,754 | +$109 (+6.6%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,944 | $2,022 | +$78 (+4.0%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Required annual income for 1 BR
$48,440
$4,037/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$58,520
$4,877/month gross
Other Counties in Alaska
Ketchikan Gateway Borough
1 BR: $1,238/mo
Denali Borough
1 BR: $935/mo
Aleutians West Census Area
1 BR: $1,670/mo
Copper River Census Area
1 BR: $930/mo
Lake and Peninsula Borough
1 BR: $894/mo
Kusilvak Census Area
1 BR: $767/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.