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Rental Market Trends in Palmer, AK

What is the average rent in Palmer, AK?

$1,207/month

Average Rent

670 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

+1.1%

Increase in the Last Year

As of July 2025, the average rent in Palmer, AK is $1,207 per month. This is 26% lower than the national average rent of $1,637/month, making renting in Palmer more affordable than most cities in the US. When you rent an apartment in Palmer, you can expect to pay about per month for a studio, $1,207 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,316 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $2,141 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,207/month
670 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,316/month
755 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,141/month
1,160 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Palmer, AK?

In the past year, rent has increased by 1.1%, which averages out to $13 more per month.

Market Trends Over Time   The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
Last Updated July 2025
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Rent Ranges in Palmer, AK
Last Updated July 2025
$1,001 - $1,500
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Palmer, AK
Percentage*
Rent Range
0% Below $700/month
0% $700 - $1,000/month
67% $1,001 - $1,500/month
0% $1,501 - $2,000/month
33% Above $2,000/month

What salary do I need to live comfortably in Palmer, AK?

Because the average rent in Palmer is $1,207, you’ll want to make about $4,023 per month or $48,276 per year. The general guideline is to pay no more than 30 percent of your monthly income on rent. However, you’ll want to consider additional factors, such as your monthly bills and other expenses. Use our rent affordability calculator to help determine how much to budget for rent.

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Palmer, AK

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Whispering Winds Senior Apartments

Whispering Winds Senior Apartments

507-511 E Cope Industrial Way,
Palmer, AK 99645

1-2 Beds | $839 - $1,300

Hunter Creek Apartments

Hunter Creek Apartments

855 W Fern Ave,
Palmer, AK 99645

2-3 Beds | $1,035 - $1,135

Eagle Ridge Townhomes

Eagle Ridge Townhomes

1775 Thuma St,
Palmer, AK 99645

2-3 Beds | $925 - $1,075

415 E Beaver Ave

415 E Beaver Ave

415 E Beaver Ave,
Palmer, AK 99645

1 Bed | $1,225

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in June 2025.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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