Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Anchorage Neighborhood of Anchorage, AK from $700 (45 Rentals)
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Merrill Crossing

5150 Taku Dr

145 W 24th Ave

College View

533 Price
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The Greenbriar

216 N Flower St

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The Club at Eagle Point

2104 Roosevelt Dr

1441 E 12th Ave

8530 Kluane Ave, Unit #3
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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 | $1,179 | $700 | $2,025 |
Downtown Anchorage 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,523 | $995 | $2,917 |
Downtown Anchorage 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,694 | $1,175 | $3,230 |
Downtown Anchorage 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,032 | $1,365 | $2,660 |
Downtown Anchorage 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,050 | $2,050 | $2,050 |
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There are currently 45 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 Loussac Sogn priced from $700. 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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Loussac Sogn | Studio 1 | Studio,1BA | $700 |
The Adelaide | Studio | Studio,1BA | $917 |
Merrill Crossing | 1 Bed | 1BR,1BA | $1,000 |
Panoramic View | 1 Bed | 1BR,1BA | $1,050 |
Castle | Studio X small | Studio,1BA | $1,100 |
College View | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,120 |
The Mallary | 1 Bed | 1BR,1BA | $1,150 |
Terrace on the Lake | Blue Winged Teal | Studio,1BA | $1,210 |
The Greenbriar | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,225 |
Chester Park Estate | 1BD/1BA- Floorplan A | 1BR,1BA | $1,225 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Anchorage, AK
As of May 11, 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 525 N Flower St Model at 525 N Flower St, Unit A starting at $1,350 with a $1.23 price per square foot in the Downtown Anchorage 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 |
525 N Flower St, Unit A | 525 N Flower St | 2BR,1BA | $1.23 |
712 W 47th Ave, Unit 712-4 | 712 W 47th Ave | 2BR,1BA | $1.64 |
534 N Lane St, Unit 3 | 534 N Lane St | 3BR,1BA | $1.24 |
Brighton Park | 3x2 | 3BR,2BA | $1.86 |
Stephens Park | 2 Bed | 2BR,1BA | $1.35 |
917 E 46th Ct, Unit B | 917 E 46th Ct | 2BR,1BA | $1.65 |
Nicole Apartments | Flat | 1BR,1BA | $1.77 |
Chester Park Estate | 1BD/1BA- Floorplan A | 1BR,1BA | $1.83 |
Merrill Crossing | 1 Bed | 1BR,1BA | $1.80 |
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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 Merrill Crossing which is listed at $1,000, 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 16 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 $786 which is $1,264 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown Anchorage.
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