Lowest Rent Cities in Alaska
Cities ranked by lowest median monthly rent · 50 cities · Updated 2026-04-05
This ranking shows the lowest rent cities in Alaska based on data from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. All 50 cities are sorted by lowest median monthly rent from lowest to highest. Mentasta Lake leads the ranking with a value of $379/mo and a population of 94.
The top three cities are Mentasta Lake ($379/mo), Chistochina ($400/mo), and Akiak ($425/mo). Data is updated nightly from official Census APIs. Click any city name to view its full demographic profile, or see the national lowest rent cities ranking to compare across all 50 states. You can also explore all cities in Alaska.
| Rank | City | Value | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Mentasta Lake | $379/mo | 94 |
| #2 | Chistochina | $400/mo | 52 |
| #3 | Akiak | $425/mo | 273 |
| #4 | Ambler | $475/mo | 201 |
| #5 | Selawik | $488/mo | 403 |
| #6 | Chenega | $506/mo | 54 |
| #7 | Tanacross | $525/mo | 173 |
| #8 | Tuntutuliak | $525/mo | 616 |
| #9 | Klukwan | $550/mo | 89 |
| #10 | Kipnuk | $556/mo | 488 |
| #11 | Tyonek | $558/mo | 291 |
| #12 | Kwigillingok | $568/mo | 461 |
| #13 | Angoon | $581/mo | 467 |
| #14 | Port Graham | $583/mo | 125 |
| #15 | Hydaburg | $600/mo | 297 |
| #16 | Mekoryuk | $605/mo | 290 |
| #17 | Deering | $625/mo | 205 |
| #18 | Seldovia | $625/mo | 174 |
| #19 | Akutan | $642/mo | 737 |
| #20 | Tok | $648/mo | 1,490 |
| #21 | Salamatof | $680/mo | 1,201 |
| #22 | Kasigluk | $683/mo | 692 |
| #23 | Takotna | $697/mo | 67 |
| #24 | Gakona | $710/mo | 200 |
| #25 | Manokotak | $713/mo | 693 |
| #26 | Eagle | $725/mo | 94 |
| #27 | Gulkana | $725/mo | 73 |
| #28 | Hooper Bay | $725/mo | 1,008 |
| #29 | Togiak | $725/mo | 993 |
| #30 | Holy Cross | $733/mo | 229 |
| #31 | Toksook Bay | $740/mo | 999 |
| #32 | Metlakatla | $742/mo | 1,338 |
| #33 | Tanana | $747/mo | 309 |
| #34 | Chevak | $763/mo | 464 |
| #35 | Wainwright | $765/mo | 612 |
| #36 | Goldstream | $768/mo | 3,238 |
| #37 | Grayling | $775/mo | 171 |
| #38 | Quinhagak | $788/mo | 1,302 |
| #39 | Chefornak | $792/mo | 530 |
| #40 | Atqasuk | $807/mo | 139 |
| #41 | Chitina | $810/mo | 100 |
| #42 | Brevig Mission | $813/mo | 691 |
| #43 | Kaltag | $813/mo | 146 |
| #44 | Akiachak | $817/mo | 629 |
| #45 | Healy | $825/mo | 723 |
| #46 | Kwethluk | $825/mo | 852 |
| #47 | Point Lay | $825/mo | 288 |
| #48 | Alakanuk | $828/mo | 997 |
| #49 | Houston | $831/mo | 1,693 |
| #50 | Noatak | $850/mo | 700 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What city has the lowest rent in Alaska?
Mentasta Lake ranks #1 for lowest rent cities in Alaska with a value of $379/mo and a population of 94.
How many cities are ranked for lowest rent cities in Alaska?
There are 50 cities ranked for lowest rent cities in Alaska. Rankings are based on data from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
How does Alaska compare to other states for lowest rent cities?
You can compare Alaska's city rankings to other states or view the national ranking at our national lowest rent cities page, which lists the top 100 cities across all 50 states.