Rent in Denali Borough, AK at a glance
2-bedroom rent (HUD)
$1,187$14,244 a year · HUD fiscal year 2026From October 1, 2026: $1,220 (+2.8%)How much rent can you afford in Denali Borough, AK?
HUD’s fair market rent for each size, against what a typical household here earns. Change the income to see yours.
Rent in Denali Borough, AK by bedroom, and the pay it takes
Income needed keeps rent at 30% of gross pay; the hourly figure assumes one full-time job, 2,080 hours a year.
| Size | A month | A year | Income needed | Hourly wage needed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $851 | $10,212 | $34,040 | $16.37/hr |
| 1 bedroom | $935 | $11,220 | $37,400 | $17.98/hr |
| 2 bedroomsMost searched | $1,187 | $14,244 | $47,480 | $22.83/hr |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,651 | $19,812 | $66,040 | $31.75/hr |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,955 | $23,460 | $78,200 | $37.60/hr |
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Rent in Denali Borough, AK: common questions
How much is rent going up in Denali Borough, AK in 2027?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for fiscal 2027, which takes effect October 1, 2026, is $1,220 for a two-bedroom, up 2.8% from $1,187. A one-bedroom goes from $935 to $976, a studio from $851 to $884.
These are HUD's estimates of what a typical recently rented unit costs, used for housing vouchers. A landlord's increase on your lease follows your lease and your state's rules, not this figure.
What is the average rent in Denali Borough, AK?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026 is $935 for a one-bedroom and $1,187 for a two-bedroom, utilities included. That is $14,244 a year for the two-bedroom.
It is not an average of current listings. HUD sets it at the rent 40% of recent movers paid or less for a standard unit, so asking rents on newer places usually run higher.
How much do you need to make to afford rent in Denali Borough, AK?
To keep a $1,187 two-bedroom at 30% of gross pay, one full-time worker needs $22.83 an hour, or $47,480 a year. A one-bedroom at $935 takes $17.98 an hour.
How much is a 1, 2 or 3-bedroom apartment in Denali Borough, AK?
At HUD's 2026 Fair Market Rent: studio $851, one bedroom $935, two $1,187, three $1,651 and four $1,955 a month.
Is rent affordable in Denali Borough, AK?
For the typical household, earning $80,781 a year ($6,732 a month, Census ACS), a two-bedroom at $1,187 takes 17.6% of income. Under 30% is the usual line for affordable; this is under it.
How is the income needed for rent worked out?
Rent for a year divided by 0.30, the share of gross income HUD treats as affordable: ($1,187 × 12) ÷ 0.30 = $47,480. Divided by 2,080 working hours, that is $22.83 an hour.