North Slope Borough
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in Alaska. Population: 10,924.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$1,115/mo
↓ 9.9% YoY
+25% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$1,239/mo
↓ 10.0% YoY
+29% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$1,625/mo
↓ 10.0% YoY
+38% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$1,958/mo
↓ 10.0% YoY
+28% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$2,664/mo
↑ 11.3% YoY
+52% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,238 | $1,115 | $-123 (-9.9%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,376 | $1,239 | $-137 (-10.0%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $1,805 | $1,625 | $-180 (-10.0%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $2,175 | $1,958 | $-217 (-10.0%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $2,393 | $2,664 | +$271 (+11.3%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Required annual income for 1 BR
$49,560
$4,130/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$65,000
$5,417/month gross
Other Counties in Alaska
Fairbanks North Star Borough
1 BR: $1,277/mo
Anchorage Municipality
1 BR: $1,243/mo
Matanuska-Susitna Borough
1 BR: $1,049/mo
Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area
1 BR: $1,019/mo
Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area
1 BR: $1,030/mo
Southeast Fairbanks Census Area
1 BR: $1,198/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.