Andersen Air Force Base Housing Guide
📍 Yigo, Guam
Tips for Military Families
- Start your housing search early — on-base waitlists can be 6–12 months at popular bases.
- Check current BAH rates on the DTMO calculator before setting your housing budget — rates change annually.
- Join local military spouse Facebook groups for unfiltered rental reviews and landlord recommendations from families who've been there.
Everything you need to know about on-base and off-base housing options near Andersen Air Force Base. We cover BAH rates, popular neighborhoods for military families stationed in Yigo, Guam, commute times, and what to expect from base housing communities.
On-base: Government housing managed by the Andersen Housing Office — mix of single-family homes, townhomes, and apartments; wait lists vary by rank (2-6 months); housing is modern with recent typhoon-hardening upgrades
Off-base (Guam economy): Many families rent in Yigo, Dededo, Tamuning, or Tumon; OHA covers rent up to cap; typical costs $1,500-$3,500/month for houses and apartments
OHA: Covers rent and utilities within cap; Guam utilities are EXTREMELY expensive — electricity runs $300-$700/month (Guam Power Authority rates are among the highest in the U.S.); budget accordingly
Top pick: On-base housing is preferred for utility cost protection and typhoon resilience; off-base Tumon/Tamuning for ocean views and beach proximity; Yigo for larger lots and proximity
Note: Guam is typhoon territory — all housing (on and off base) is reinforced concrete; typhoon season runs July-November; base housing provides reliable backup power and water during storms
Key Resources for Housing
Trusted external resources for military families researching housing near Andersen Air Force Base.