Bethel Census Area
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in Alaska. Population: 18,538.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$1,688/mo
↑ 2.9% YoY
+89% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$1,719/mo
↑ 4.2% YoY
+79% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$1,938/mo
↑ 2.0% YoY
+65% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$2,324/mo
↑ 1.5% YoY
+52% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$2,566/mo
↑ 1.9% YoY
+46% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,640 | $1,688 | +$48 (+2.9%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,650 | $1,719 | +$69 (+4.2%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $1,900 | $1,938 | +$38 (+2.0%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $2,289 | $2,324 | +$35 (+1.5%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $2,519 | $2,566 | +$47 (+1.9%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Required annual income for 1 BR
$68,760
$5,730/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$77,520
$6,460/month gross
Other Counties in Alaska
Skagway Municipality
1 BR: $1,253/mo
Chugach Census Area
1 BR: $1,374/mo
Wrangell City and Borough
1 BR: $928/mo
North Slope Borough
1 BR: $1,239/mo
Petersburg Borough
1 BR: $1,211/mo
Hoonah-Angoon Census Area
1 BR: $1,113/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.