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Rental Market Trends in Puyallup, WA

What is the average rent in Puyallup, WA?

$1,606/month

Average Rent

706 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

+1.1%

Increase in the Last Year

As of April 2026, the average rent in Puyallup, WA is $1,606 per month. For comparison, the national average rent price in the US is currently $1,641/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 $1,334 per month for a studio, $1,606 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,919 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $2,433 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$1,334/month
570 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,606/month
706 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,919/month
988 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,433/month
1,258 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,550/month
279 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,144/month
912 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,821/month
1,806 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$3,144/month
2,342 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,497/month
1,682 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,265/month
1,094 Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Puyallup, WA?

In the past year, rent has increased by 1.1%, which averages out to $18 more per month.

Market Trends Over Time   The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
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Rent Ranges in Puyallup, WA
Last Updated April 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
23% $1,001 - $1,500/month
34% $1,501 - $2,000/month
25% Above $2,000/month

Rent by Neighborhood

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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Puyallup?

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

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Summit Puyallup
$1,697/month
682 Sq Ft
Downtown Puyallup
$1,755/month
696 Sq Ft
South Hill
$1,810/month
729 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Puyallup?

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

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
South Hill
$1,810/month
729 Sq Ft
Downtown Puyallup
$1,755/month
696 Sq Ft
Summit Puyallup
$1,697/month
682 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
$1,755/month
696 Sq Ft
South Hill
$1,810/month
729 Sq Ft
Summit Puyallup
$1,697/month
682 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 $1,606, you’ll want to make about $5,353 per month or $64,236 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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How does Puyallup, WA compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?

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Apartment Averages

Summit Puyallup

Puyallup, WA

South Hill

Puyallup, WA

Studio
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$1,531/month
One Bedroom
-
$1,676/month
Two Bedroom
-
$2,016/month
Three Bedroom
-
$2,609/month
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1617 E Main,
Puyallup, WA 98372

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407 Valley Ave NE,
Puyallup, WA 98372

$1,599 - $2,670

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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 February 2026.

Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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