Nome Census Area
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in Alaska. Population: 10,018.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$1,227/mo
↑ 2.5% YoY
+37% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$1,334/mo
↑ 5.3% YoY
+39% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$1,533/mo
↑ 3.8% YoY
+30% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$2,132/mo
↑ 3.0% YoY
+40% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$2,525/mo
↑ 8.1% YoY
+44% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,197 | $1,227 | +$30 (+2.5%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,267 | $1,334 | +$67 (+5.3%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $1,477 | $1,533 | +$56 (+3.8%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $2,070 | $2,132 | +$62 (+3.0%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $2,335 | $2,525 | +$190 (+8.1%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Required annual income for 1 BR
$53,360
$4,447/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$61,320
$5,110/month gross
Other Counties in Alaska
Denali Borough
1 BR: $935/mo
Dillingham Census Area
1 BR: $1,138/mo
Aleutians East Borough
1 BR: $1,263/mo
Fairbanks North Star Borough
1 BR: $1,277/mo
Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area
1 BR: $1,030/mo
Skagway Municipality
1 BR: $1,253/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.