Cheap Homes for Rent in the Outlying Matanuska Susitna Borough Neighborhood of Palmer, AK from $700 (39 Rentals)

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Search the lowest-cost Homes available for rent right now in the Outlying Matanuska Susitna Borough area of Palmer.

property at 305 N Bonanza St

$750 - $850

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$750 - $850

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Aug 15

305 N Bonanza St

PalmerAK99645
property at 1462 W 26th Ave

$1,100

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$1,100

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Now

1462 W 26th Ave, Unit 19

1462 W 26th Ave
AnchorageAK99503

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property at 5645 E Beaver Ave

$1,500

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$1,500

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$1,500

3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available Aug 1

5645 E Beaver Ave, Unit H

5645 E Beaver Ave
WasillaAK99654
property at 516 E 10th Ave

$1,525

2 Bedroom Rentals

Available Aug 10

516 E 10th Ave

AnchorageAK99501

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property at 4003 Garfield St

$1,550

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$1,550

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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4003 Garfield St, Unit Downstairs

4003 Garfield St
AnchorageAK99503

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Outlying Matanuska Susitna Borough, Palmer, AK Local Guide

Cheapest Available Outlying Matanuska Susitna Borough Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Outlying Matanuska Susitna Borough area of Palmer, AK is a 2 Beds unit found at Eagle Ridge Townhomes priced from $925. Merrill Crossing has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $950. Here are the most affordable Outlying Matanuska Susitna Borough apartments for rent in Palmer, AK:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Eagle Ridge Townhomes2 Beds, 2 baths2BR,2BA$925
Merrill CrossingStudioStudio,1BA$950
North Pointe Apartments0Studio,1BA$950
Panoramic View1 Bed1BR,1BA$1,050
The AdelaideStudioStudio,1BA$1,062
CastleStudio X smallStudio,1BA$1,095
(44) West Midtown Village(44) West Midtown Village - 44-31...1BR,1BA$1,150
College ViewStudioStudio,1BA$1,155
The AlaskanStudioStudio,1BA$1,160

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Outlying Matanuska Susitna Borough, AK

As of July 31, 2026 the best value apartment in the Outlying Matanuska Susitna Borough area is the $1.66 price per square foot 4000 Harrison St Model at 4000 Harrison St, Unit 2 in the in the Spenard neighborhood starting from $2,500. The second greatest value Outlying Matanuska Susitna Borough apartment is the 2B/2B Model at Mariners View starting at $2,200 with a $1.55 price per square foot in the Government Hill neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Outlying Matanuska Susitna Borough apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
4000 Harrison St, Unit 24000 Harrison St3BR,2BA$1.66
Mariners View2B/2B2BR,2BA$1.55
1101 Eagle St3 bed / 1 bath3BR,1BA$1.69
21715 Songbird Dr, Unit Chugiak triplex21715 Songbird Dr2BR,1BA$1.58
Arctic Sun1x1 9001BR,1BA$1.59
827 E 11th Ave2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$1.50
1515 Nelchina St2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$1.72
Deer ParkTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.77
Eagle Ridge Townhomes2 Beds, 2 baths2BR,2BA$1.07
Nicole ApartmentsFlat1BR,1BA$1.77

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Outlying Matanuska Susitna Borough, Palmer, AK

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Among cities in Alaska for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

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2.5
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Frequently Asked Questions about Outlying Matanuska Susitna Borough

What type of rentals are currently available in Outlying Matanuska Susitna Borough?

There are currently 726 Apartments for Rent in Outlying Matanuska Susitna Borough, AK with pricing that ranges from $695 to $5,416. There are also 142 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Outlying Matanuska Susitna Borough ranging from $750 to $4,400.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Outlying Matanuska Susitna Borough?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Outlying Matanuska Susitna Borough ranges from $750 to $4,400 with an average monthly rent of $2,481.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Outlying Matanuska Susitna Borough?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Outlying Matanuska Susitna Borough range from $1,075 to $3,100, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,500 to $4,400. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $2,400 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,200.

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