Rent in Skagway Municipality, AK at a glance
2-bedroom rent (HUD)
$1,644$19,728 a year · HUD fiscal year 2026From October 1, 2026: $1,611 (−2%)How much rent can you afford in Skagway Municipality, AK?
HUD’s fair market rent for each size, against what a typical household here earns. Change the income to see yours.
Rent in Skagway Municipality, 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 | $1,133 | $13,596 | $45,320 | $21.79/hr |
| 1 bedroom | $1,253 | $15,036 | $50,120 | $24.10/hr |
| 2 bedroomsMost searched | $1,644 | $19,728 | $65,760 | $31.62/hr |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,245 | $26,940 | $89,800 | $43.17/hr |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,708 | $32,496 | $108,320 | $52.08/hr |
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Rent in Skagway Municipality, AK: common questions
How much is rent going down in Skagway Municipality, AK in 2027?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for fiscal 2027, which takes effect October 1, 2026, is $1,611 for a two-bedroom, down 2% from $1,644. A one-bedroom goes from $1,253 to $1,427, a studio from $1,133 to $1,277.
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 Skagway Municipality, AK?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026 is $1,253 for a one-bedroom and $1,644 for a two-bedroom, utilities included. That is $19,728 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 Skagway Municipality, AK?
To keep a $1,644 two-bedroom at 30% of gross pay, one full-time worker needs $31.62 an hour, or $65,760 a year. A one-bedroom at $1,253 takes $24.10 an hour.
How much is a 1, 2 or 3-bedroom apartment in Skagway Municipality, AK?
At HUD's 2026 Fair Market Rent: studio $1,133, one bedroom $1,253, two $1,644, three $2,245 and four $2,708 a month.
Is rent affordable in Skagway Municipality, AK?
For the typical household, earning $81,136 a year ($6,761 a month, Census ACS), a two-bedroom at $1,644 takes 24.3% 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: ($1,644 × 12) ÷ 0.30 = $65,760. Divided by 2,080 working hours, that is $31.62 an hour.