What is the average apartment size in Palatka?

The average size for a Palatka, FL apartment is 706 square feet, but this number varies greatly depending on unit type, with cheap and luxury alternatives for houses and apartments alike. Studio apartments are the smallest and most affordable, 1-bedroom apartments are closer to the average, while 2-bedroom apartments and 3-bedroom apartments offer a more generous square footage.

What is the average rent in Palatka?

As of Jan / 2026, the average rent in Palatka is $1,292 per month, a 0.11% decrease from last years average of $1,294.

How much does rent cost by apartment size in Palatka?

In Palatka, studios rent for $982 per month, one-bedroom units average $1,218 per month, two-bedrooms cost around $1,488 per month.

What is the average apartment size in Palatka?

The typical apartment in Palatka offers about 706 sq. ft. square feet of living space, though actual sizes vary depending on layout and amenities.

How large are apartments by bedroom count in Palatka?

Studio apartments in Palatka average 288 sq. ft., one-bedrooms offer 593 sq. ft., two-bedrooms are about 989 sq. ft.

Palatka, FL Rental Market Trends

Q: What's the typical rent budget in Palatka?

The typical rent budget in Palatka ranges from $1,001 to $1,500 per month, with 81% of rentals in this range.

Q: Do most people rent or own in Palatka?

In Palatka, 54% of households rent while 46% own their homes, based on the latest U.S. Census data.

Last updated: February 18, 2026 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in Palatka is $1,292, a 0.11% decrease compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $1,294.

Studio Apartments at $982 offer the most budget-friendly option with 288 square feet, ideal for single renters prioritizing location over space.

One-bedroom apartments provide 593 square feet for $1,218, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-beedroom units at $1,488 offer 989 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Average rent in Palatka, FL

Last updated: February 18, 2026

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$1,292	706 sq. ft.
Studio	$982	288 sq. ft.
1 Bed	$1,218	593 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$1,488	989 sq. ft.
3 Beds	n/a	n/a

Palatka, FL rent trends

Rental prices in Palatka, FL have decreased by 0.11% over the past year. The average rent moved from $1,294 to $1,292.

What's the typical rent budget in Palatka, FL?

The largest share of rentals in Palatka, FL (81%) fall between $1,001-$1,500 per month. This suggests that most people succesfully find suitable apartments within this price.

Do most people rent or own in Palatka, FL?

2,289 or 54% of the households in Palatka, FL are renter-occupied while 1,988 or 46% are owner-occupied.

How Palatka Compares to Other Cities

City	Average Rent
Palatka	$1,292
Jacksonville	$1,489
Cape Coral	$1,691
Kissimmee	$1,813
Tampa	$1,997
Miami	$2,710
Fort Myers	$1,741
North Port	$1,715
Lakeland	$1,507
Orlando	$1,793
Port St. Lucie	$2,146
Gainesville	$1,797
St. Augustine	$1,824
Daytona Beach, FL	$1,597
Ocala, FL	$1,546
DeLand, FL	$1,488
Middleburg, FL	$1,750
Green Cove Springs, FL	$1,345
Ormond Beach, FL	$1,661
Ponte Vedra, FL	$1,834
St. Johns, FL	$1,799

Where this data comes from

The rental statistics on this page were compiled by RentCafe.com, a nationwide apartment search website trusted by millions of renters to find apartments and houses for rent throughout the U.S.

Rent prices, trends, and apartment sizes were calculated based on data from our sister company, Yardi Matrix, an apartment market intelligence solution that covers approximately 90% of the U.S. metro area population. The data includes comprehensive information on all Palatka apartment buildings with 50 or more units, totaling 23.5 million apartments across 181 U.S. markets.

Housing composition data was sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau, using the most recently available information by tenure.