Rent in Haines Borough, AK at a glance
2-bedroom rent (HUD)
$1,321$15,852 a year · HUD fiscal year 2026From October 1, 2026: $1,315 (−0.5%)How much rent can you afford in Haines 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 Haines 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 | $945 | $11,340 | $37,800 | $18.17/hr |
| 1 bedroom | $1,033 | $12,396 | $41,320 | $19.87/hr |
| 2 bedroomsMost searched | $1,321 | $15,852 | $52,840 | $25.40/hr |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,771 | $21,252 | $70,840 | $34.06/hr |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,088 | $25,056 | $83,520 | $40.15/hr |
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Rent in Haines Borough, AK: common questions
How much is rent going down in Haines Borough, AK in 2027?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for fiscal 2027, which takes effect October 1, 2026, is $1,315 for a two-bedroom, down 0.5% from $1,321. A one-bedroom goes from $1,033 to $1,052, a studio from $945 to $1,046.
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 Haines Borough, AK?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026 is $1,033 for a one-bedroom and $1,321 for a two-bedroom, utilities included. That is $15,852 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 Haines Borough, AK?
To keep a $1,321 two-bedroom at 30% of gross pay, one full-time worker needs $25.40 an hour, or $52,840 a year. A one-bedroom at $1,033 takes $19.87 an hour.
How much is a 1, 2 or 3-bedroom apartment in Haines Borough, AK?
At HUD's 2026 Fair Market Rent: studio $945, one bedroom $1,033, two $1,321, three $1,771 and four $2,088 a month.
Is rent affordable in Haines Borough, AK?
For the typical household, earning $86,927 a year ($7,244 a month, Census ACS), a two-bedroom at $1,321 takes 18.2% 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: ($1,321 × 12) ÷ 0.30 = $52,840. Divided by 2,080 working hours, that is $25.40 an hour.