HUD Open Data · FY 2026
What is the Fair Market Rent in Fairbanks North Star Borough, AK?
Last updated: FY2026, effective October 1, 2025
In Fairbanks North Star Borough, Alaska, the FY2026 Fair Market Rent for a two-bedroom is $1,676 a month. Rents run from $1,156 for a studio up to $2,812 for a four-bedroom, with the full breakdown by unit size below. HUD sets these rates each year, and housing authorities use them to set Section 8 voucher payment standards. Source: U.S. HUD, Office of Policy Development and Research, FY2026 Fair Market Rents, effective October 1, 2025.
2-Bedroom FMR in Fairbanks North Star Borough and Neighbouring Counties
| Unit size | Monthly FMR (FY 2026) |
|---|---|
| Studio / Efficiency | $1,156 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,277 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,676 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $2,331 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $2,812 |
How does Fairbanks North Star Borough compare?
2-bedroom Fair Market Rent ranked against all counties in Alaska.
Higher rent than 83% of counties in Alaska · 6th of 30
| # | County | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Aleutians West Census Area | $2,191 |
| 2 | Kodiak Island Borough | $2,075 |
| 3 | Bethel Census Area | $1,938 |
| … 2 more … | ||
| 6 | Fairbanks North Star Borough(you are here) | $1,676 |
| … 21 more … | ||
| 28 | Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area | $1,126 |
| 29 | Lake and Peninsula Borough | $1,030 |
| 30 | Kusilvak Census Area | $973 |
More data for Fairbanks North Star Borough, Alaska
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Frequently asked questions
What is the Fair Market Rent in Fairbanks North Star Borough, AK for 2026?
In Fairbanks North Star Borough, Alaska, a two-bedroom has a Fair Market Rent of $1,676 a month for FY2026, and rents range from $1,156 for a studio to $2,812 for a four-bedroom. The full breakdown by unit size is in the table above. Source: U.S. HUD, Office of Policy Development and Research, FY2026 Fair Market Rents.
What is the 2-bedroom Fair Market Rent in Fairbanks North Star Borough, AK?
A two-bedroom in Fairbanks North Star Borough, Alaska has a Fair Market Rent of $1,676 a month under HUD's FY2026 figures.
When do Fair Market Rents in Fairbanks North Star Borough become effective?
FY2026 Fair Market Rents became effective October 1, 2025 and apply through September 30, 2026.
How does HUD calculate Fair Market Rents?
HUD calculates FMRs as the 40th percentile of gross rents paid by recent movers for standard-quality units in a metropolitan area or non-metropolitan county. Data comes from the American Community Survey (ACS).
How do I find Fair Market Rent by ZIP code in Fairbanks North Star Borough, AK?
Every ZIP code in Fairbanks North Star Borough has its own Fair Market Rent page — see the "ZIP codes in Fairbanks North Star Borough" list above. Each ZIP page lists studio through 4-bedroom FMRs for FY2026.
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