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Average Rent in Sand Lake & Rent Trends
Rent prices and market trends across 1 apartment community in Sand Lake, Anchorage, AK. Updated daily.
Market Average
$2,400/mo
Lowest Available
$2,225/mo
cheapest unit on market
Communities
1
tracked daily
Units Listed
3
available now
Sand Lake vs Anchorage, AK Average
Sand Lake is more expensive the Anchorage, AK average by $861/mo (56%). The citywide average is $1,539/mo across all neighborhoods.
Is Rent Going Up or Down in Sand Lake?
As of July 2026, the average rent in Sand Lake is $2,400 per month across 1 apartment community and 3 available units.
The most affordable option is The Residences At Northwood starting at $2,225/mo. By unit type, a studio averages $2,400/mo.
Prices range from $2,225 to $2,650 per month. The most common price point is the $2,200 range, where 2 units are currently listed.
Rent Price Distribution
Rent by Bedroom Type in Sand Lake
Rent Prices by Apartment in Sand Lake
| Property | Starting at | Average | Units | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Residences At Northwood | $2,225/mo | $2,400/mo | 3 | 5 |
Google Search Trends for Sand Lake Apartments
Search interest for apartments in this area over the past 12 months.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Rent in Sand Lake
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Built on the 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Minimum to afford average rent
$96,000/year
Based on the 30 percent rule, using our tracked average rent of $2,400/mo.
Comfortable income
$115,000/year
Based on the 25 percent rule, leaving more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($2,225/mo), you need to earn at least $89,000/year.
Median household income in Sand Lake is $98,152 , about 15% below the comfortable-living threshold.
Cost of living in Sand Lake
Overall prices in Sand Lake runs above the national average by about 7% (BEA Regional Price Parity index 106.8, where 100 equals the U.S. average). The breakdown below estimates monthly costs for a single adult, using national consumer-spending baselines from the Bureau of Labor Statistics scaled by Sand Lake's regional price parities.
| Category | Monthly estimate |
|---|---|
| Rent (market average) | $2,400 |
| Utilities | $519 |
| Groceries | $564 |
| Transportation | $1,238 |
| Healthcare | $604 |
| Other goods and services | $966 |
| Estimated total | $6,291/mo |
Population
289,069
Median household income
$98,152
Census median rent
$1,453/mo
Rent as % of income
29.1%
Median age
34.9
Mean commute
19 min
Methodology
Rent data
Sourced directly from each tracked apartment community and refreshed every 24 hours. Every listed unit price on this page is real and listed today.
Cost of living
Estimates combine national consumer-spending baselines from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (Consumer Expenditure Survey) with the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities (MARPP dataset). Both are peer-reviewed federal data releases published annually.
Salary to live comfortably
Applies the standard 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income rule on top of the listed rent. This is the same affordability guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Demographic figures
Median household income, population, median age, commute time, Census median rent, and rent as percentage of income come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates, the most recent complete release.
Cost of living and demographic figures were last published in 2023.
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