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Last updated on May 27, 2026
Average rent in
Palmer Heights, PA
Average rent in
Last updated on May 27, 2026
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Median rent
Median rent in Palmer Heights
$1,627/mo
The average rent in Palmer Heights is $1,627 per month as of May 2026. This is 17% below the national average rent, or $323 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Palmer Heights
14
for rent on Zumper.com as of May 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Palmer Heights rentals at each price point
This report has limited data.Due a shortage of data for this selected bedroom and/or property type in Palmer Heights, PA, in the last 30 days, rent estimates may not represent the actual market.
Rent trends in Palmer Heights, PA
Average rent prices in Palmer Heights have increased by 3% over the last month.
Rent trends
Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.
Compare rent prices in
Palmer Heights, PA
Rent prices in Palmer Heights vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Palmer Heights is $1,717, whereas a house costs $2,600. 1-bedroom apartments in Palmer Heights run $1,915 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,627.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,250 | - | - | |
1 bedroom | $1,397 | No Change | - | |
2 bedroom | $1,770 | - | - | |
3 bedroom | $2,575 | No Change | - | |
4 bedroom | $3,500 | - | - |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Palmer Heights | $1,915 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,717 |  2% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,400 | - | - | |
Houses | $2,600 | No Change | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$1,250
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,397
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,770
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,575
Last 30 days
No Change
4 bedroom
Average rent
$3,500
Palmer Heights
Average rent
$1,915
Apartments
Average rent
$1,717
Last 30 days
2%
Condos
Average rent
$1,400
Houses
Average rent
$2,600
The table above reflects average rent prices in Palmer Heights, PA, 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 Heights, PA compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in Palmer Heights and Effort by all bedroom counts and property types.
Palmer Heights
17%lower than the national median
18%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Palmer Heights, PA is 29% lower than the median rent in Effort, PA.
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Frequently asked questions for Palmer Heights, PA
Quick answers to common questions about the Palmer Heights rental market.
How much is rent in Palmer Heights?
The average rent in Palmer Heights is $1,627 per month as of May 23, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Palmer Heights?
Average rent prices in Palmer Heights have increased by 3% over the last month.
How does Palmer Heights rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Palmer Heights is 17% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $323 less per month.
What salary do I need to afford rent in Palmer Heights?
To comfortably afford rent in Palmer Heights, you'd need to earn approximately $65,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
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).