Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on October 13, 2026
Average rent in
Palmer Heights, PA
Average rent in
Last updated on October 13, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Palmer Heights
$1,830/mo
16%vs previous year
The average rent in Palmer Heights is $1,830 per month as of October 2026. This is 4% below the national average rent, or $70 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Palmer Heights
16
for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Palmer Heights rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Palmer Heights, PA
Average rent prices in Palmer Heights have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 16% 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 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 $1,600, whereas a house costs $2,650. 1-bedroom apartments in Palmer Heights run $1,595 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,600.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,275 | - |  6% | |
1 bedroom | $1,600 | No Change | 16% | |
2 bedroom | $1,675 | No Change | - | |
3 bedroom | $2,400 | No Change | 5% | |
4 bedroom | $2,800 | - | 33% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Palmer Heights | $1,600 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,600 | No Change | No Change | |
Houses | $2,650 | No Change | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$1,275
Last year
6%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,600
Last year
16%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,675
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,400
Last year
5%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,800
Last year
33%
Palmer Heights
Average rent
$1,600
Apartments
Average rent
$1,600
Houses
Average rent
$2,650
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
4%lower than the national median
3%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Palmer Heights, PA is 7% lower than the median rent in Effort, PA.
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38%Discover rentals in Palmer Heights, PA
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in Palmer Heights
204 S Kathryn St, Palmer Heights, PA 18045
3 beds
2.5 baths
$2,599
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Palmer Heights
4883 Oak Riley, Palmer Heights, PA 18045
2 beds
1 bath
$2,435
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Palmer Heights
4883 Magnolia Riley, Palmer Heights, PA 18045
1 bed
1 bath
$2,100
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in Palmer Heights
204 S Kathryn St, Palmer Heights, PA 18045
3 beds
2.5 baths
$2,599
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Palmer Heights
4883 Oak Riley, Palmer Heights, PA 18045
2 beds
1 bath
$2,435
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Palmer Heights
4883 Magnolia Riley, Palmer Heights, PA 18045
1 bed
1 bath
$2,100
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
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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 $1,830 per month as of October 10, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Palmer Heights?
Average rent prices in Palmer Heights have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 16% since last year.
How does Palmer Heights rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Palmer Heights is 4% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $70 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 $73,000/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).