Fair Market Rent in Aleutians East Borough, Alaska (2026)

The typical household in Aleutians East Borough earns $79,961 a year, comfortably above the $55,400 needed to afford a 2-bedroom apartment at the Fair Market Rent under the 30%-of-income rule.

Unit sizeFair Market Rent
Studio$993
1 Bedroom$1,263
2 Bedroom$1,385
3 Bedroom$1,661
4 Bedroom$2,281

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HUD Fair Market Rent vs. Census median rent

HUD 2BR Fair Market Rent$1,385
Census median gross rent (all units)$1,035

Census median rent runs at 74.7% of the HUD 2-bedroom Fair Market Rent in Aleutians East Borough.

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FAQ

What is Fair Market Rent?

Fair Market Rent (FMR) is HUD's official estimate of the rent, plus utilities, for a standard-quality rental unit in Aleutians East Borough. HUD recalculates it every year and uses it to set payment standards for housing choice vouchers.

How much income do you need to afford a 2-bedroom in Aleutians East Borough?

Using the standard rule that rent should not exceed 30% of income, a household needs about $55,400 a year to afford the 2-bedroom Fair Market Rent of $1,385 a month.

How does Fair Market Rent compare to actual median rent?

The Census Bureau's median gross rent for Aleutians East Borough is $1,035 a month, versus HUD's 2-bedroom Fair Market Rent of $1,385. The two measure different things, so some gap is normal.

Source: HUD Fair Market Rents (FY2026); U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).