Matanuska-Susitna Borough
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in Alaska. Population: 108,661.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$1,015/mo
↓ 0.4% YoY
+14% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$1,049/mo
↓ 0.6% YoY
+9% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$1,376/mo
↓ 0.6% YoY
+17% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$1,914/mo
↓ 1.3% YoY
+26% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$2,308/mo
↓ 0.7% YoY
+31% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,019 | $1,015 | $-4 (-0.4%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,055 | $1,049 | $-6 (-0.6%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $1,384 | $1,376 | $-8 (-0.6%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,939 | $1,914 | $-25 (-1.3%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $2,324 | $2,308 | $-16 (-0.7%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Required annual income for 1 BR
$41,960
$3,497/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$55,040
$4,587/month gross
Other Counties in Alaska
Anchorage Municipality
1 BR: $1,243/mo
Dillingham Census Area
1 BR: $1,138/mo
Southeast Fairbanks Census Area
1 BR: $1,198/mo
Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area
1 BR: $1,019/mo
Bristol Bay Borough
1 BR: $1,134/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.