Fair Market Rent in Southeast Fairbanks Census Area, Alaska (2026)

The typical household in Southeast Fairbanks Census Area earns $75,378 a year, comfortably above the $52,520 needed to afford a 2-bedroom apartment at the Fair Market Rent under the 30%-of-income rule.

Unit sizeFair Market Rent
Studio$942
1 Bedroom$1,198
2 Bedroom$1,313
3 Bedroom$1,826
4 Bedroom$2,162

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HUD Fair Market Rent vs. Census median rent

HUD 2BR Fair Market Rent$1,313
Census median gross rent (all units)$1,190

Census median rent runs at 90.6% of the HUD 2-bedroom Fair Market Rent in Southeast Fairbanks Census Area.

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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 Southeast Fairbanks Census Area. 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 Southeast Fairbanks Census Area?

Using the standard rule that rent should not exceed 30% of income, a household needs about $52,520 a year to afford the 2-bedroom Fair Market Rent of $1,313 a month.

How does Fair Market Rent compare to actual median rent?

The Census Bureau's median gross rent for Southeast Fairbanks Census Area is $1,190 a month, versus HUD's 2-bedroom Fair Market Rent of $1,313. 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).