
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Anchorage Neighborhood of Anchorage, AK from $700 (46 Rentals)
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5150 Taku Dr

700 W 45th Ave

College View

5200 Taku Dr

533 Price

Terrace on the Lake

Tudor Park Apartments

Green Tree Apartments

Chester Park Estate

Continental

525 N Flower St, Unit A

Susitna Ridge

The Greenbriar

The Club at Eagle Point

McKinley Tower Apartments

325 N Hoyt St
Downtown Anchorage, Anchorage, AK Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Downtown Anchorage?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Downtown Anchorage Studio Apartments | $1,372 | $900 | $2,025 |
Downtown Anchorage 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,562 | $995 | $2,917 |
Downtown Anchorage 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,752 | $1,175 | $3,300 |
Downtown Anchorage 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,082 | $1,495 | $2,995 |
Downtown Anchorage 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,050 | $2,050 | $2,050 |
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There are currently 46 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Downtown Anchorage Neighborhood of Anchorage, AK.
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Cheapest Available Downtown Anchorage Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Downtown Anchorage area of Anchorage, AK is a Studio unit found at Merrill Crossing priced from $900. The Adelaide has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $917. Here are the most affordable Downtown Anchorage apartments for rent in Anchorage, AK:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Merrill Crossing | Studio | Studio,1BA | $900 |
The Adelaide | Studio | Studio,1BA | $917 |
Panoramic View | Deluxe 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,075 |
College View | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,120 |
Castle | Studio small | Studio,1BA | $1,125 |
The Mallary | 1 Bed | 1BR,1BA | $1,150 |
Northwind Apartments | 1 bedroom / 1st floor | 1BR,1BA | $1,175 |
Terrace on the Lake | Blue Winged Teal | Studio,1BA | $1,210 |
City View | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,220 |
Chester Park Estate | 1BD/1BA- Floorplan A | 1BR,1BA | $1,225 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Anchorage, AK
As of April 02, 2025 the best value apartment in the Downtown Anchorage area is the $1.55 price per square foot 2B/2B Model at Mariners View in the in the Government Hill neighborhood starting from $2,200. The second greatest value Downtown Anchorage apartment is the 1410 W 27th Ave Model at 1410 W 27th Ave, Unit 3 starting at $1,595 with a $1.33 price per square foot in the Spenard neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Downtown Anchorage apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Mariners View | 2B/2B | 2BR,2BA | $1.55 |
1410 W 27th Ave, Unit 3 | 1410 W 27th Ave | 3BR,1BA | $1.33 |
Stephens Park | 3 Beds | 3BR,2BA | $1.57 |
525 N Flower St, Unit A | 525 N Flower St | 2BR,1BA | $1.14 |
Downtown Classics | A Lower Left | 2BR,1BA | $1.60 |
Kings Court | Two Bedroom One Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.44 |
Taiga | Two Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.79 |
Legacy | 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $1.78 |
Nicole Apartments | Flat | 1BR,1BA | $1.74 |
Northwind Apartments | 3rd Floor /Furnished Available | 1BR,1BA | $1.79 |
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Best Local Schools in Downtown Anchorage, Anchorage, AK
Central Middle School Of Science
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Best Local Schools in Downtown Anchorage, Anchorage, AK
Central Middle School Of Science
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown Anchorage Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Downtown Anchorage?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Downtown Anchorage is under $1,225.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Downtown Anchorage?
The cheapest apartment in Downtown Anchorage is Panoramic View which is listed at $1,075, while the average apartment in Downtown Anchorage costs $2,050.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Downtown Anchorage?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 4 regular apartments in Downtown Anchorage that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Downtown Anchorage?
Cheap apartments in Downtown Anchorage have an average cost of $2,050 which is $0 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown Anchorage.
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