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Rental Market Trends in Puyallup, WA

What is the average rent in Puyallup, WA?

$1,596/month

Average Rent

706 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

+0.5%

Increase in the Last Year

As of January 2026, the average rent in Puyallup, WA is $1,596 per month. For comparison, the national average rent price in the US is currently $1,625/month, which means Puyallup rent prices are 2% lower than the national average. When you rent an apartment in Puyallup, you can expect to pay about $1,313 per month for a studio, $1,596 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,903 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $2,473 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$1,313/month
570 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,596/month
706 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,903/month
989 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,473/month
1,259 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,169/month
1,560 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,680/month
1,692 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$3,055/month
2,221 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,995/month
867 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Puyallup, WA?

In the past year, rent has increased by 0.5%, which averages out to $8 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 January 2026
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Market Trends Over Time
Rent Ranges in Puyallup, WA
Last Updated January 2026
$1,501 - $2,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Puyallup, WA
Percentage*
Rent Range
1% Below $700/month
17% $700 - $1,000/month
24% $1,001 - $1,500/month
33% $1,501 - $2,000/month
25% Above $2,000/month

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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Puyallup?

Based on current rent prices, South Hill, Downtown Puyallup and Emerald Pointe are the most affordable neighborhoods in Puyallup.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
South Hill
$1,710/month
840 Sq Ft
Downtown Puyallup
$1,730/month
694 Sq Ft
Emerald Pointe
$1,774/month
751 Sq Ft
Summit Puyallup
$1,803/month
760 Sq Ft
South Side Puyallup
$1,893/month
722 Sq Ft
South Hill Puyallup
$1,953/month
649 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Puyallup?

Based on current rent prices, South Hill Puyallup, South Side Puyallup and Summit Puyallup are the most expensive neighborhoods in Puyallup.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
South Hill Puyallup
$1,953/month
649 Sq Ft
South Side Puyallup
$1,893/month
722 Sq Ft
Summit Puyallup
$1,803/month
760 Sq Ft
Emerald Pointe
$1,774/month
751 Sq Ft
Downtown Puyallup
$1,730/month
694 Sq Ft
South Hill
$1,710/month
840 Sq Ft

Which Puyallup neighborhoods have the most rentals available?

The neighborhoods in Puyallup with the most apartments available are Downtown Puyallup, South Hill and Summit Puyallup .

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Downtown Puyallup
$1,730/month
694 Sq Ft
South Hill
$1,710/month
840 Sq Ft
Summit Puyallup
$1,803/month
760 Sq Ft
South Hill Puyallup
$1,953/month
649 Sq Ft
Emerald Pointe
$1,774/month
751 Sq Ft
South Side Puyallup
$1,893/month
722 Sq Ft
This information is based on data collected by CoStar Group researchers.†

What salary do I need to live comfortably in Puyallup, WA?

Because the average rent in Puyallup is $1,596, you’ll want to make about $5,320 per month or $63,840 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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Puyallup, WA

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Apartment Averages

South Hill

Puyallup, WA

South Hill Puyallup

Puyallup, WA

Studio
$1,472/month
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One Bedroom
$1,657/month
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Two Bedroom
$2,017/month
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Three Bedroom
$2,555/month
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9 Communities in Puyallup
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  • 122,344

    Units

  • 220

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    Units

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2 Communities in Puyallup
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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 November 2025.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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