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

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West Midtown Gardens
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

West Midtown Gardens

1327 W 27th AveAnchorage, AK 99503
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West Midtown Village
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

West Midtown Village

1414 W 26th AveAnchorage, AK 99503
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West Midtown Pointe
Studio Apartments

West Midtown Pointe

1425 W 27th AveAnchorage, AK 99503
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North Pointe Apartments
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

North Pointe Apartments

905 Richardson Vista RdAnchorage, AK 99501
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Caswell Court
1 Bedroom Apartments

Caswell Court

Centennial CirAnchorage, AK 99504
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Mountain View Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Mountain View Apartments

185 Rideline LoopAnchorage, AK 99508
Senior Living
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West Midtown Place
1 Bedroom Apartments

West Midtown Place

1023 W 26th AveAnchorage, AK 99503
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Northern Lights Manor
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Northern Lights Manor

1353 W 27th AveAnchorage, AK 99503
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Milepost O Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Milepost O Apartments

618 Gambell StAnchorage, AK 99501
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Casablanca Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Casablanca Apartments

4318-4320 Checkmate DrAnchorage, AK 99508
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The Adelaide
Studio Apartments

The Adelaide

201 E 9th AveAnchorage, AK 99501
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2805 W 31st Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

2805 W 31st Ave

2805 W 31st AveAnchorage, AK 99517
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Gill Oscar House
1 Bedroom Apartments

Gill Oscar House

1344 W 10th AveAnchorage, AK 99501
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Cedarwood Apartments
Studio Apartments

Cedarwood Apartments

1336 W 23rd AveAnchorage, AK 99503
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5440 E 26th Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

5440 E 26th Ave

5440 E 26th AveAnchorage, AK 99508
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City View
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

City View

230 W 14th AveAnchorage, AK 99501
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Hillcrest Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Hillcrest Apartments

515 E 12th AveAnchorage, AK 99501
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Downtown Anchorage, Anchorage, AK Local Guide

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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Loussac SognStudio 1Studio,1BA$700
The AdelaideStudioStudio,1BA$917
Merrill Crossing1 Bed1BR,1BA$1,000
Panoramic View1 Bed1BR,1BA$1,050
CastleStudio X smallStudio,1BA$1,100
College ViewStudioStudio,1BA$1,120
The Mallary1 Bed1BR,1BA$1,150
Terrace on the LakeBlue Winged TealStudio,1BA$1,210
The GreenbriarStudioStudio,1BA$1,225
Chester Park Estate1BD/1BA- Floorplan A1BR,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Mariners View2B/2B2BR,2BA$1.55
525 N Flower St, Unit A525 N Flower St2BR,1BA$1.23
712 W 47th Ave, Unit 712-4712 W 47th Ave2BR,1BA$1.64
534 N Lane St, Unit 3534 N Lane St3BR,1BA$1.24
Brighton Park3x23BR,2BA$1.86
Stephens Park2 Bed2BR,1BA$1.35
917 E 46th Ct, Unit B917 E 46th Ct2BR,1BA$1.65
Nicole ApartmentsFlat1BR,1BA$1.77
Chester Park Estate1BD/1BA- Floorplan A1BR,1BA$1.83
Merrill Crossing1 Bed1BR,1BA$1.80

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Downtown Anchorage, Anchorage, AK

Ranked #41

Among neighborhoods in Anchorage, AK for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you comprehensive Lifestyle Ratings of rentals in cities across the United States, including Anchorage. LifeStyle Ratings are a useful tool for comparing and sorting apartments and neighborhoods when choosing your rental home. This takes in many factors including filtering automatically for proximity to parks, luxury housing options, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, and other valuable search options. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

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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