Average Rent in Yukon, AK↑ Rents rising 2.1% YoY
HUD FY2025 · Official government data · Updated annually · Metro pop. 5,271
Market Overview
Yukon, AK has rental prices ranging from $951/month to $1,729/month in 2025, depending on unit size. The typical 1-bedroom apartment rents for $988/month — 29% below the national average of $1,400/month. With a median household income of $52,642/year, spending $988/month on a 1-bedroom represents 23% of gross income — within the recommended 30% threshold.
How Yukon Compares
With an average 2-bedroom rent of $1,094/month, Yukon ranks #29 most expensive of the 34 cities tracked in Alaska — pricier than 74% of all US cities in our data.
The Yukon Rental Market
The Yukon, AK area has a population of about 5,271 and 29% of households renting rather than owning. That renter share runs below the US average of ~34%, a more homeowner-heavy market where rental inventory can be limited.
Rent Trends
2-bedroom rents in Yukon, AK have risen by $22/month (2.1%) over the past year, from $1,072 to $1,094. This modest growth is consistent with broader inflationary trends seen across US rental markets.
Affordability
To afford a 1-bedroom apartment in Yukon, AK without exceeding the 30% housing cost guideline, a renter needs an annual income of approximately $39,520. The local median household income of $52,642 exceeds that threshold by $13,122, making Yukon relatively accessible compared to local wages.
Fair Market Rents
HUD FY2025Is Yukon, AK Affordable?
Income needed to rent or buy, price history, and how this city compares to nearby metros.
Affordability Index(30% income rule)
Nearby Cities in AKlargest metros in the state
| City | Studio | 1BR | 2BR | 3BR | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anchorage | $1,089 | $1,191 | $1,563 | $2,190 | — |
| Matanuska | $1,019 | $1,055 | $1,384 | $1,939 | — |
| Fairbanks | $1,144 | $1,272 | $1,669 | $2,339 | — |
| Kenai Peninsula Borough | $943 | $949 | $1,245 | $1,745 | — |
| Juneau City and Borough | $1,202 | $1,336 | $1,753 | $2,456 | — |
| Bethel Census | $1,640 | $1,650 | $1,900 | $2,289 | — |
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