Last updated on September 4, 2026

Average rent in
Puyallup, WA

Key takeaways for renters

  • The bottom line

    Puyallup, WA rent is essentially flat year over year, with a current median of $2,295/month. Renters are paying $28 more per month on average than last year.

  • Puyallup rents run 20.2% more expensive than the $1,910/month national median, positioning the city as a pricier suburban market with 109 total rentals available.

  • Price ranges

    Studios in Puyallup rent for about $1,934/month, 1-bedrooms are around $1,550/month, 2-bedrooms are $1,925/month, 3-bedrooms reach $2,695/month, and 4+ bedrooms command a median of $3,095/month. This range reflects the variety of bedroom options available.

Median rent

Median rent in Puyallup

$2,295/mo

Flat

vs previous year

The average rent in Puyallup is $2,295 per month as of August 2026. This is 20% above the national average rent, or $385 more per month.

$1.71

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Puyallup

109

for rent on Zumper.com as of August 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Puyallup rentals at each price point

70%53%35%18%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in Puyallup, WA

Average rent prices in Puyallup have remained the same over the last month and have remained the same since last year.

Rent trends

Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.

Compare rent prices in Puyallup, WA

Rent prices in Puyallup vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Puyallup is $1,895, whereas a house costs $2,962. 1-bedroom apartments in Puyallup run $1,550 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,900.

Listings

Studio

$1,934

6%

67%

1 bedroom

$1,550

2%

1%

2 bedroom

$1,925

No Change

1%

3 bedroom

$2,695

2%

18%

4 bedroom

$3,095

2%

4%

Studio

Average rent

$1,934

Last 30 days

6%

Last year

67%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,550

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

1%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,925

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

1%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,695

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

18%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,095

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

4%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Puyallup, WA, broken down by the number of bedrooms, neighborhoods, and property types. The availability of data for each category is dependent on market inventory and will adjust depending on your selected filters.

How does rent in Puyallup, WA compare to other cities?

Compare median rent prices in Puyallup and Auburn by all bedroom counts and property types.

Puyallup

Median rent price$2,295
increased by20%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$1,895
decreased by1%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Puyallup, WA is 21% higher than the median rent in Auburn, WA.

Discover rentals in Puyallup, WA

217 North Meridian - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

8.4

Very good

217 North Meridian

215 N Meridian, Puyallup, WA 98371

Studio

-1 baths

$500

Apartment for rent

922 5th Ave Sw - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

Apartment for rent in Puyallup

4 beds

2 baths

$850

Apartment for rent

Glenbrooke - Photo 1 of 1

7h ago

8.8

Very good

Glenbrooke

701 43rd Ave Se, Puyallup, WA 98374

1–3 beds

1–2 baths

$1,333–$1,867

Apartment for rent

2580 S Meridian #26A - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Puyallup

2 beds

1 bath

$1,515

Apartment for rent

Available Aug 28

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Frequently asked questions for Puyallup, WA

Quick answers to common questions about the Puyallup rental market.

How much is rent in Puyallup?

The average rent in Puyallup is $2,295 per month as of August 29, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Puyallup?

Average rent prices in Puyallup have remained the same over the last month and have remained the same since last year.

How does Puyallup rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Puyallup is 20% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $385 more per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Puyallup?

To comfortably afford rent in Puyallup, you'd need to earn approximately $92,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

When is the best time of year to rent in Puyallup?

March offers the best rental deals in Puyallup, with prices running about 8% lower than October, which sees the highest rents of the year.

Methodology

Rent prices are based on Zumper's rental listings from the past 30 days. Median rent is calculated across all available listings and property types on the platform. If you filter the page by bedroom count or property type, the pricing throughout the page will update automatically to reflect that segment of the rental market.

Household and population data come from the U.S. Census Bureau. Cost-of-living data is sourced from the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living Index (COLI).

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