Knik-Fairview, AK 127 Apartments for Rent

Like sleds? Knik-Fairview is a part of Wasilla, AK which is the home of the internationally famous Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race as well as the Tesoro Iron-Dog 2000, snowmobile race.

A census designated spot in the Matanuska Susitna Borough, Knik-Fairview had a population of nearly 15,000 as of the the 2010 census. It's located on the west bank of Cook Inlet's Knik Arm, and is about fifteen miles south of Wasilla proper. It's a big community: 69 square miles.

Moving to Knik-Fairview

If you want to find an apartment in Knik-Fairview, your apartment search will turn up a variety of options including many single family homes. So where will find these rentals? Of course, driving through this rural community will help you locate properties you love and those all important signs that read "for rent." You should also look online, and in the Wasilla newspaper, the Mat-Su Valley Frontiersman, which also has online classifieds. There are often a number of vacancies in this community. All the same, allow yourself two to three weeks for your search. Alaskan landlords are just like those in the contiguous states: you'll need to have information about your work and credit history available for them to see, as well as your ID.

Neighborhoods of Knik-Fairview

Considered a part of the greater Anchorage metro area, this spacious community is dotted with lakes and situated on Goose Bay. Knik-Fairview is in and of itself a neighborhood of Wasilla, Alaska. At the northern end of the community, access to the main retail shops and restaurants of downtown Wasilla is most convenient. The western section of town borders Knik Arm.

Knik is a rural and coastal community. You'll find rental property focused on medium sized to small single family homes and mobile homes primarily here. You can also find a studio for rent, sometimes as part of a guest structure behind a single family home. Units are both owner occupied and rented, with more owner occupied homes than not. Most homes are newer, constructed between 1970 and the present.

Life in Knik-Fairview

Just across Knik Arm, a beautiful body of water, is Anchorage, Alaska, but in Knik-Fairview the vibe is definitely rural. You'll need a car to get around if you live here, and commute time can be as long as forty-five minutes for most residents. Anchorage is 50 minutes away.

Many lakes dot the landscape in this community, Lake Lorraine, Twin Island Lake, and Lost Lake are some of the many pristine bodies of water in this area. A part of the community borders Goose Bay, and the views here are dramatic and beautiful.

If you're looking for a quiet area with great scenery and don't mind chilly winter months, this could be the spot for you. You'll definitely want to bring your down jacket and snow boots: Knik-Fairview has average winter temperatures of -20 F. That's right, you will be spending a lot of time bundled up if you live here. But think of the views and the beautiful snow fall, and be prepared to stay cozy and warm inside during the chilliest months. Spring and summer are mild.

Remember, in Alaska winter days are short and nights are cold and long. But in the summer extra long daylight hours allow plenty of time for fishing, boating, hiking and biking. There's plenty of nature to explore in this beautiful area, from lakes and streams, of which there are many, to mountains, tundra, and forests.

Shops and restaurants are nearby, but if you're seeking an active nightlife, this may not be your spot. This is an early to bed and early to rise community, but then you'll want to make the most of all the daytime attractions in the region, such as the towering Talkeetna Mountains and the expanse of Cook Inlet.

The Independence Mine State Historical Park is another local attraction in Hatcher Pass nearby. Berry picking and hiking in summer are the favored activities at the site of a former gold mine. In the winter, the park is a great spot for snowboarding, snowmobiling, and cross country skiing.