Last updated on August 5, 2026

Average rent in
Palatka, FL

Median rent

Median rent in Palatka

$1,400/mo

decreased by7%

vs previous year

The average rent in Palatka is $1,400 per month as of August 2026. This is 28% below the national average rent, or $540 less per month.

$1.42

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Palatka

30

for rent on Zumper.com as of August 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Palatka rentals at each price point

60%45%30%15%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in Palatka, FL

Average rent prices in Palatka have increased by 7% over the last month and have decreased by 7% since last year.

Rent trends

Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.

Compare rent prices in Palatka, FL

Rent prices in Palatka vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Palatka is $1,199, whereas a house costs $1,700. 1-bedroom apartments in Palatka run $1,199 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,200.

Listings

Studio

$525

3%

46%

1 bedroom

$950

6%

2%

2 bedroom

$1,150

4%

17%

3 bedroom

$1,679

9%

6%

4 bedroom

$2,600

5%

23%

Studio

Average rent

$525

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

46%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$950

Last 30 days

6%

Last year

2%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,150

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

17%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,679

Last 30 days

9%

Last year

6%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,600

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

23%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Palatka, FL, broken down by the number of bedrooms, neighborhoods, and property types. The availability of data for each category is dependent on market inventory and will adjust depending on your selected filters.

How does rent in Palatka, FL compare to other cities?

Compare median rent prices in Palatka and Belleview by all bedroom counts and property types.

Palatka

Median rent price$1,400
decreased by28%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,395
decreased by28%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Palatka, FL is equal to the median rent in Belleview, FL.

Discover rentals in Palatka, FL

Holly Ridge Apartments – Active Senior Living, Southern Charm, Endless Possibilities! - Photo 1 of 1
Age restricted

13h ago

7.8

Very good

2 beds

1 bath

$852–$1,144

Apartment for rent

506 Bronson St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Palatka

SINGLE_FAMILY - Palatka, FL

506 Bronson St, Palatka, FL 32177

2 beds

1 bath

$1,000

House for rent

125 Tanner Ter - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Palatka

SINGLE_FAMILY - Palatka, FL

125 Tanner Ter, Palatka, FL 32177

3 beds

1.5 baths

$1,100

House for rent

121 Pine Oak Dr - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Palatka

SINGLE_FAMILY - Palatka, FL

121 Pine Oak Dr, Palatka, FL 32177

3 beds

2 baths

$1,400

House for rent

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Frequently asked questions for Palatka, FL

Quick answers to common questions about the Palatka rental market.

How much is rent in Palatka?

The average rent in Palatka is $1,400 per month as of August 1, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Palatka?

Average rent prices in Palatka have increased by 7% over the last month and have decreased by 7% since last year.

How does Palatka rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Palatka is 28% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $540 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Palatka?

To comfortably afford rent in Palatka, you'd need to earn approximately $56,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

When is the best time of year to rent in Palatka?

Based on our current listings, 18% of Palatka rentals welcome pets, which works out to about 7 pet-friendly apartments each month across the city's average inventory of 38 units.

Methodology

Rent prices are based on Zumper's rental listings from the past 30 days. Median rent is calculated across all available listings and property types on the platform. If you filter the page by bedroom count or property type, the pricing throughout the page will update automatically to reflect that segment of the rental market.

Household and population data come from the U.S. Census Bureau. Cost-of-living data is sourced from the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living Index (COLI).

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