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Highlights

  • Pet Friendly
  • Spacious interiors
  • Attached garages
  • Community center
  • Privately landscaped patios
  • Beautifully landscaped private patios

Location

502 43rd Ave Se, Puyallup, WA 98374, USA
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Highlands at South Hill

Leasing office

(253) 445-8000

Property Overview

Highlands at South Hill presents a compelling option for renters, featuring spacious interiors and beautifully landscaped private patios. With an overall Zumper rating of 7.7, the property excels in location (9/10) and amenities (8/10), ensuring a high quality of life. It offers a strong balance of price and value (7/10) and is recognized for its transparency and trustworthiness (8/10), making it stand out in the competitive market.

This summary uses Zumper’s proprietary data. “Zumper Expert Ratings” and “Things you’ll love” are based on our internal analyses of market trends and renter insights.

Zumper Expert Rating

7.7
Very Good
Highlands at South Hill is worth considering and a notable rental in the neighborhood. Residents prioritizing Location will find this property to be a solid option for their next home. It may not stand out for Quality, but it offers a satisfying, above-average quality of life.

Things you’ll love

  • More space
  • High school nearby

Floor plans

HSH 2 Bed Outside UPGRADED2 bed2 bath1,100 sqft$2,730 /mo1 unit available55+ Independent Living Community! Located in the heart of South Hill Puyallup, The Highlands offers charming Cape Cod style, single story cottages, all with attached garages. Residents will enjoy the privacy of home with beautifully landscaped, private patios and spacious interiors, and the close proximity to medical offices, restaurants, shops, and more. Walk to the near-by YMCA or join in one of the many activities at our Community Center. Our Community Center is complete with a library, full kitchen and entertainment and craft rooms. Join your neighbors for coffee hour, potlucks, cards and other activities, or simply enjoy the quiet comforts of independent living in your home. The Community Center is also available for residents to use for private gatherings. Rent includes basic extended cable, water, and sewer.

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Amenities for Highlands at South Hill

Building

Cats OKDogs OK
Units, floor plans, amenities, dimensions, details, availability, and prices may be approximate and subject to change. Please contact a community representative for more information.

Policies and fees

Applicants

Applicants

One-time.

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REQUIRED FEES

Security Deposit

One-time. Refundable.

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Dog Policy

Allowed
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Cat Policy

Allowed
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Building details

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Units185
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About Highlands at South Hill

HomeApartments in Puyallup Highlands at South Hill

The best 55+ community is South Hill Puyallup! Located in the heart of South Hill Puyallup, The Highlands offers charming Cape Cod style, single story apartment homes, all with attached garages. Residents will enjoy the privacy of home with beautifully landscaped, private patios and spacious interiors, and the close proximity to medical offices, restaurants, shops, and more. Walk to the near-by YMCA or join in one of the many activities at our Community Center. Our Community Center is complete with a library, full kitchen and entertainment and craft rooms. Join your neighbors for coffee hour, potlucks, cards and other activities, or simply enjoy the quiet comforts of independent living in your home. The Community Center is also available for residents to use for private gatherings.


Zumper Expert Rating

Our expert rating is based on a weighted average score of property attributes that renters care about most: price, amenities, location, quality, and trust.
7.7
/10
Very Good
Highlands at South Hill is worth considering and a notable rental in the neighborhood. Residents prioritizing Location will find this property to be a solid option for their next home. It may not stand out for Quality, but it offers a satisfying, above-average quality of life.
How we rated Highlands at South Hill
Price·7A score that weighs the cost and location of the property, which we calculate by comparing rent prices of recent units to the median price of nearby rentals, adjusting for overall quality and features.
While the monthly rent is more than the median price per bedroom of nearby properties, Highlands at South Hill has other amenities and features that might compensate for the increased price. The higher monthly rent potentially reflects a higher quality of living that renters might find here, compared to other properties in the area.
Amenities·8A score based on the amenities offered at this property compared to other rentals in the area. We consider the quantity, quality, and popularity of features both on site and within the units.
With multiple in-demand amenities, Highlands at South Hill is committed to enhancing the renting experience. And while it may have fewer total conveniences and features than similar rentals nearby, it remains a top choice for renters wanting an specific standard of living.
Location·9A score based on proximity and ease of access to shops, restaurants, schools, and public transportation while considering the desirability of the area.
Highlands at South Hill is exceptional when it comes to location and conveniences. Communication with management or leasing staff is usually quick and easy and they often use advanced scheduling and communication tools to streamline the process. The location of this property offers easy access to popular points of interest in the area and options for getting around.
Quality·7A score based on what makes the property stand out, such as luxury features, unique offerings, age of the building, and our ability to verify the accuracy of these details.
While it may not have as many distinctive features as similar properties in the surrounding area, renters can trust Highlands at South Hill to provide reasonable accomodations and accurate details about its community.
Trustworthiness·8A score based on the accuracy, completeness, recency, and usefulness of the information provided by this property, so you can trust that what you see is what you get.
The level of transparency this property provides distinguishes it as a great rental. With a high attention to detail and desirable features, renters can be sure they will get an accurate picture of their potential new home.

Reviews from the web

Showing 6 highest rated

I love living at the Highlands! It's like having my own home without the obligations. A warm welcoming community with caring neighbors. The best combination of privacy and community. Caring Local management and highly competent maintenance crew. So grateful to live here.

Theresa R

Theresa R

May 26, 2024

Have had a great time living here for the last three years. And was the next unit neighbor to one of the reviewers and saw the mess that was left when they moved out.

Sylvester Lindemann

Sylvester Lindemann

May 13, 2022

We’re sharing just 6 of many, sorted highest to lowest. Visit the Google business profile to view all reviews.

Property highlights

We compared every listing in the surrounding area to determine which amenities are most common. If a building lacks an amenity that most others in the area have, it is a con. If a building has an amenity most others in the area do not, it is a pro. Similarly, price, schools, and size are calculated relative to the size, price, and distance to schools of the other properties nearby.

How Highlands at South Hill compares to other nearby properties.

Positives

More space
The 2-bedroom is 256 sqft larger than other listings nearby
High school nearby
There is a high school 1 mile away

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Rent trends in Puyallup

2-bedroom apartments at Highlands at South Hill cost about 48% more than the average rent price for 2-bedroom apartments in Puyallup.

Median rents as of Nov 8 2025.
Puyallup
A table of studio rental data trends in Puyallup
MonthMedian Rent
December 2023$1,055
January 2024$775
February 2024$1,214
March 2024$877
April 2024$1,047
May 2024$1,016
June 2024$1,450
July 2024$1,065
August 2024$1,125
September 2024$1,050
October 2024$775
November 2024$775
December 2024$775
January 2025$906
February 2025$887
March 2025$830
April 2025$1,031
May 2025$835
June 2025$775
July 2025$775
August 2025$775
September 2025$805
October 2025$803
November 2025$775

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Bedrooms

2 bedrooms

Rent-to-income ratio

30%

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Recommended income

$109,200/yr

With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $109,200 annually to afford this 2-bedrooms monthly rent price of $2,730.
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Schools near Highlands at South Hill

Puyallup Parent Partnership Program

1501 39th ave sw

puyallup, WA, 98373

K-8Public
C+

Puyallup Online Academy (POA)

1501 39th ave sw

puyallup, WA, 98373

K-12Public
C-

Sunrise Elementary School

2323 39th ave se

puyallup, WA, 98374

PK, K-6Public
B

PSD Special Services

214 w main

puyallup, WA, 98371

PK, K-12Public
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Neighborhood

NEIGHBORHOOD VIBE
Peaceful and quiet
Noise-canceling headphones not required in this mostly noise free area.

Getting around Puyallup near 502 43rd Ave Se

Walking

6/10
Some shops and stores are within a few minutes.

Driving

10/10
Commuting is easy with multiple accessible routes and plenty of parking.

Transit

3/10
There are a few mass transit options within the area.

Points of interest for 502 43rd Ave Se, Puyallup

Groceries

8/10
At least one grocery store within a 15-minute walk

Shopping

7/10
Variety of shops within walking distance

Cafes

5/10
Some cafés within walking distance

Restaurants

5/10
Some restaurants within walking distance

Primary schools

2/10
No elementary schools within a 30-minute walk

High schools

1/10
No high schools within a 30-minute walk

Parks

6/10
Moderate amount of park space nearby

Nightlife

4/10
Few or no bars within walking distance

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