Cheap Apartments for Rent in Big Lake, AK from $400 (7 Rentals)

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Big Lake, AK Local Guide

Cheapest Available Big Lake Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Big Lake, AK is a 2 Beds unit found at Forest Hill in the Outlying Matanuska Susitna Borough neighborhood priced from $866. Merrill Crossing in the Government Hill neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $900. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Big Lake apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Forest Hill2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$866
Merrill CrossingStudioStudio,1BA$900
McKinley Tower ApartmentsCozy Studio with Incredible Mountain ViewsStudio,1BA$975

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Big Lake, AK and Nearby

As of March 02, 2025 the best value apartment in the Big Lake 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 Big Lake apartment is the 3x2 Model at Brighton Park starting at $2,150 with a $2.05 price per square foot in the Downtown Anchorage neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Big Lake apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Mariners View2B/2B2BR,2BA$1.55
Brighton Park3x23BR,2BA$2.05
Stephens Park2 Bed2BR,1BA$1.56
Forest Hill2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$0.99
Central Park Apartments2 Bedroom Floor Plan D2BR,1BA$1.66
Legacy2x12BR,1BA$1.78
Northwind Apartments3rd Floor /Furnished Available1BR,1BA$1.79
TaigaOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.98
The Mallary1 Bed1BR,1BA$1.94
Merrill CrossingStudioStudio ,1BA$2.09

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Big Lake Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Big Lake?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Big Lake is at Merrill Crossing listed at $900.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Big Lake Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Big Lake Apartment is $1,150 at The Mallary.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Big Lake Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Big Lake is starting from $866 at Forest Hill.

What is the most affordable Big Lake Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Big Lake Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Forest Hill and starts from $999.

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