Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on May 24, 2026
Average rent in
Palmer, AK
Average rent in
Last updated on May 24, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Palmer
$1,500/mo
15%vs previous year
The average rent in Palmer is $1,500 per month as of May 2026. This is 23% below the national average rent, or $450 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Palmer
16
for rent on Zumper.com as of May 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Palmer rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Palmer, AK
Average rent prices in Palmer have increased by 52% over the last month and have decreased by 15% 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 $1,460, whereas a house costs $2,475. 1-bedroom apartments in Palmer run $1,150 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,375.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,050 | 24% |  35% | |
1 bedroom | $1,150 | 16% | 1% | |
2 bedroom | $1,650 | 3% | 1% | |
3 bedroom | $2,095 | 2% | 18% | |
4 bedroom | $2,950 | 21% | 7% |
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 | $1,460 | 8% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,200 | 74% | - | |
Houses | $2,475 | 36% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$1,050
Last 30 days
24%
Last year
35%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,150
Last 30 days
16%
Last year
1%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,650
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
1%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,095
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
18%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,950
Last 30 days
21%
Last year
7%
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
$1,460
Last 30 days
8%
Condos
Average rent
$1,200
Last 30 days
74%
Houses
Average rent
$2,475
Last 30 days
36%
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
23%lower than the national median
8%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Palmer, AK is 17% lower than the median rent in Anchorage, AK.
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Discover rentals in Palmer, AK
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Palmer
135 N Alaska St #135, Palmer, AK 99645
1 bed
1 bath
$500
Apartment for rent
Available Apr 1
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Palmer
1021 S Lucas Way, Palmer, AK 99645
2 beds
1 bath
$600
Condo for rent
Available Oct 16
5d+ ago
E Trennie Loop, Palmer, AK 99645
3–4 beds
2 baths
$2,195–$2,395
Apartment for rent
18h 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
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Palmer
9670 N Palmer Fishhook Rd #2, Palmer, AK 99645
1 bed
1 bath
$1,250
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Palmer
775 E Palmer Wasilla Hwy #2, Palmer, AK 99645
Studio
1 bath
$1,175
Apartment for rent
Available May 22
2d ago
99645 E. Trennie Lp. Palmer, AK 99645, Palmer, AK 99645
3 beds
2 baths
$2,195
Apartment for rent
4d ago
1975 N Creekwood Park Cir, Palmer, AK 99645
2 beds
1 bath
$1,495
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Palmer
7238 N Raleigh Hills St #1, Palmer, AK 99645
4 beds
3.5 baths
$3,700
House for rent
Available Aug 1
2d ago
99645 E. Trennie Lp. Palmer, AK 99645, Palmer, AK 99645
3 beds
2 baths
$2,195
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
1620 N Winding Brook Loop, Palmer, AK 99645
2 beds
1 bath
$1,375
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
E Trennie Loop, Palmer, AK 99645
3–4 beds
2 baths
$2,195–$2,395
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Palmer
775 E Palmer Wasilla Hwy #2, Palmer, AK 99645
Studio
1 bath
$1,175
Apartment for rent
Available May 22
18h 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
5d+ ago
House for rent in Palmer
14855 E Washington Blvd #1, Palmer, AK 99645
4 beds
2.5 baths
$2,800
House for rent
Available Jun 1
5d+ ago
E Trennie Loop, Palmer, AK 99645
4 beds
2 baths
$2,395
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Palmer
775 E Palmer Wasilla Hwy #2, Palmer, AK 99645
Studio
1 bath
$1,175
Apartment for rent
Available May 22
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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 $1,500 per month as of May 23, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Palmer?
Average rent prices in Palmer have increased by 52% over the last month and have decreased by 15% since last year.
How does Palmer rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Palmer is 23% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $450 less per month.
What salary do I need to afford rent in Palmer?
To comfortably afford rent in Palmer, you'd need to earn approximately $60,000/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).