Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on July 8, 2026
Average rent in
Palmer, AK
Average rent in
Last updated on July 8, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Palmer
$2,172/mo
45%vs previous year
The average rent in Palmer is $2,172 per month as of July 2026. This is 11% above the national average rent, or $222 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Palmer
16
for rent on Zumper.com as of July 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Palmer rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Palmer, AK
Average rent prices in Palmer have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 45% 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
Palmer, AK
Rent prices in Palmer vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Palmer is $1,450, whereas a house costs $2,625. 1-bedroom apartments in Palmer run $1,195 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,375.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $925 |  10% | 34% | |
1 bedroom | $1,500 | 26% | 51% | |
2 bedroom | $1,650 | 8% | 7% | |
3 bedroom | $2,195 | 8% | 14% | |
4 bedroom | $3,500 | 2% | 35% |
At this time, we don't have enough active inventory for all rentals to generate data. Please check back soon to see neighborhood rent prices in Palmer, AK.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,450 | 1% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,885 | 140% | No Change | |
Houses | $2,625 | 16% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$925
Last 30 days
10%
Last year
34%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,500
Last 30 days
26%
Last year
51%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,650
Last 30 days
8%
Last year
7%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,195
Last 30 days
8%
Last year
14%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$3,500
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
35%
At this time, we don't have enough active inventory for all rentals to generate data. Please check back soon to see neighborhood rent prices in Palmer, AK.
Apartments
Average rent
$1,450
Last 30 days
1%
Condos
Average rent
$1,885
Last 30 days
140%
Houses
Average rent
$2,625
Last 30 days
16%
The table above reflects average rent prices in Palmer, AK, 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 Palmer, AK compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in Palmer and Anchorage by all bedroom counts and property types.
Palmer
11%higher than the national median
13%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Palmer, AK is 28% higher than the median rent in Anchorage, AK.
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Discover rentals in Palmer, AK
5d+ ago
634 S Bailey St, Palmer, AK 99645
Studio
0 baths
$495–$2,461
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in Palmer
8790 E Central Park Cir #8802, Palmer, AK 99645
2 beds
1.5 baths
$850
House for rent
Available Jul 15
2d ago
1620 N Winding Brook Loop, Palmer, AK 99645
2 beds
1 bath
$1,375
Apartment for rent
4d ago
House for rent in Palmer
617 W Fern Ave #1, Palmer, AK 99645
3 beds
1 bath
$2,000
House for rent
Available Aug 1
1d ago
4458 N C Bell Cir, Palmer, AK 99645
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,525–$1,690
Apartment for rent
15h ago
House for rent in Palmer
5 beds
3 baths
$3,400
House for rent
15h ago
99645 E. Trennie Lp. Palmer, AK 99645, Palmer, AK 99645
3 beds
2 baths
$2,195
Apartment for rent
1d ago
4458 N C Bell Cir, Palmer, AK 99645
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,525–$1,690
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Palmer
4 beds
3.5 baths
$3,250
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Palmer
895 S Pinnacle Mountain Dr, Palmer, AK 99645
3 beds
2 baths
$2,371
House for rent
Available Jul 17
2d ago
1620 N Winding Brook Loop, Palmer, AK 99645
2 beds
1 bath
$1,375
Apartment for rent
2d ago
E Trennie Loop, Palmer, AK 99645
3–4 beds
2 baths
$2,255–$2,465
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Palmer
331 Anna St N, Palmer, AK 99645
3 beds
1.5 baths
$2,200
House for rent
Available Jun 9
15h ago
99645 E. Trennie Lp. Palmer, AK 99645, Palmer, AK 99645
3 beds
2 baths
$2,195
Apartment for rent
2d ago
E Trennie Loop, Palmer, AK 99645
3–4 beds
2 baths
$2,255–$2,465
Apartment for rent
4d ago
House for rent in Palmer
617 W Fern Ave #1, Palmer, AK 99645
3 beds
1 bath
$2,000
House for rent
Available Aug 1
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Palmer
940 Wickersham Cir #TH, Palmer, AK 99645
3 beds
2 baths
$3,000
Apartment for rent
Available Jul 1
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Frequently asked questions for Palmer, AK
Quick answers to common questions about the Palmer rental market.
How much is rent in Palmer?
The average rent in Palmer is $2,172 per month as of July 4, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Palmer?
Average rent prices in Palmer have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 45% since last year.
How does Palmer rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Palmer is 11% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $222 more per month.
What salary do I need to afford rent in Palmer?
To comfortably afford rent in Palmer, you'd need to earn approximately $87,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Palmer?
Palmer offers solid options for renters with pets, with 41% of apartments welcoming furry companions. With an average of 34 listings available monthly, this translates to approximately 14 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).