About 40 miles northeast of Anchorage, somewhere between the magnificent Chugach Range and somber Talkeetna Mountains, Palmer is nestled in a stunning Alaskan landscape. A rural bedroom community and growing commercial employment center, it’s easy to find an apartment for rent in Palmer with a short commute to work.
Here you’ll find the garden hub of Alaska. With a unique microclimate that is able to produce amazing giant vegetables often found on display at the Alaska State Fair, Palmer agriculture provides much of the food consumed throughout the state of Alaska.
Browse for Palmer apartments for rent near the pedestrian-friendly downtown filled with eclectic shops and specialty boutiques with offerings from local artists, businesses, services, and farmers. Or, search for charming apartments for rent in Palmer closer to the nearby recreation areas where you can hike mountain trails, raft majestic rivers or just stroll through local gardens. Palmer is what small-town living in Alaska is all about.
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The average rent in Palmer, AK is $1,221.
The average rent for a 1 bedroom apartment in Palmer, AK is $1,221.
The average rent for a 2 bedroom apartment in Palmer, AK is $1,331.
The average rent for a 3 bedroom apartment in Palmer, AK is $2,130.
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