Fairbanks Apartments for Rent

About Fairbanks

Located in the Interior section of Alaska, Fairbanks is the second largest city in the state with more than 30,000 residents. If you are thinking of renting an apartment in Fairbanks AK, you may be moving here to attend the University of Alaska located in the northern part of the city. The Ladd Army Airfield consumes a large part of the land mass near Fairbanks and is a major employer. You can find the Fairbanks Memorial Hospital just south of the downtown area.

New arrivals to this city usually come via the Fairbanks International Airport. Routes 2 and 3 are the major roadways that pass through the region.

While living here you may want to set some time aside to visit major attractions of the community. The Museum of the North offers research and education programs along with exhibits covering 1.4 million artifacts and specimens that span millions of years. Lots of newcomers will take a tour of the El Dorado Gold Mine. You might also charter a boat or take a cruise up the river.

One event that is sure to get you out of your Fairbanks apartment is the Tanana Valley State Fair, an annual festival featuring amusement rides, competitions, exhibits and live musical performances.

A post office in Fairbanks is located at 5400 Mail Trail. The phone number is 907-455-5446.

The following chart shows the average rent for an apartment in Fairbanks, AK and nearby cities: