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Palmer, PA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Palmer Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Palmer, PA is a Studio unit found at General Lafayette Apartments in the College Hill neighborhood priced from $1,174. Washington Court in the College Hill neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,548. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Palmer apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
General Lafayette ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,174
Washington CourtPalmerStudio,1BA$1,548
Robin Hood Apartments2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1,625

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Palmer, PA and Nearby

As of May 16, 2025 the best value apartment in the Palmer area is the $1.59 price per square foot Townhome Model at Laurel Hills Townhomes in the in the College Hill neighborhood starting from $2,450. The second greatest value Palmer apartment is the Two Bedroom Model at Sullivan Parke starting at $2,330 with a $1.77 price per square foot in the College Hill neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Palmer apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Laurel Hills TownhomesTownhome3BR,2.5BA$1.59
Sullivan ParkeTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.77
Woodmont PlaceGramercy2BR,2BA$1.98
1946 Washington Blvd, Unit 2 nd Floor1946 Washington Blvd2BR,1BA$1.64
Lafayette TowersLehigh1BR,1BA$1.86
116 N Green St, Unit 1116 N Green St2BR,1BA$2.35
Lafayette HillsSpacious, private, 2 bed 1.5 bath apartment in ...2BR,1.5BA$2.41
Robin Hood Apartments2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$2.08
Evergreen Farms at BethlehemSpruce1BR,1BA$2.25
General Lafayette ApartmentsStudioStudio ,1BA$1.96

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Frequently Asked Questions about Palmer

What type of rentals are currently available in Palmer?

There are currently 195 Apartments for Rent in Palmer, PA with pricing that ranges from $1,150 to $3,915. There are also 53 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Palmer ranging from $1,250 to $8,800.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Palmer?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Palmer ranges from $1,250 to $8,800 with an average monthly rent of $2,517.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Palmer?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Palmer range from $1,595 to $2,600, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,650 to $3,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,795 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $2,000.

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