Last updated on June 20, 2026

Average rent in
Palatka, FL

Median rent

Median rent in Palatka

$1,250/mo

increased by14%

vs previous year

The average rent in Palatka is $1,250 per month as of June 2026. This is 36% below the national average rent, or $700 less per month.

$1.42

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Palatka

21

for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Palatka rentals at each price point

65%49%33%16%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 12% over the last month and have increased by 14% 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 $1,095, whereas a house costs $1,762. 1-bedroom apartments in Palatka run $953 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,100.

Listings

Studio

$575

2%

21%

1 bedroom

$800

5%

No Change

2 bedroom

$1,200

2%

3%

3 bedroom

$1,800

5%

26%

4 bedroom

$2,400

10%

5%

Studio

Average rent

$575

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

21%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$800

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

No Change

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,200

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

3%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,800

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

26%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,400

Last 30 days

10%

Last year

5%

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$1,250
decreased by36%

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 10% lower than 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

2d ago

9

Excellent

1–2 beds

1 bath

$852–$1,144

Apartment for rent

1010 Bronson St #12 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Palatka

2 beds

1 bath

$1,195

$1,095

Price drop

Apartment for rent

Available May 26

7017 Silver Lake Dr - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Palatka

2 beds

1 bath

$1,100

Apartment for rent

716 Bronson St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Palatka

Bronson Street, 716 - 716 Bronson Street

716 Bronson St, Palatka, FL 32177

3 beds

1 bath

$1,175

House for rent

Available Feb 1

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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 $1,250 per month as of June 20, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Palatka?

Average rent prices in Palatka have increased by 12% over the last month and have increased by 14% since last year.

How does Palatka rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Palatka is 36% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $700 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 $50,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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

Palatka, Florida offers options for renters with pets, with 24% of listings welcoming furry companions. With an average of 38 listings available monthly, this translates to approximately 9 pet-friendly apartments typically on the market.

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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