Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on June 3, 2026
Average rent in
Puyallup, WA
Average rent in
Last updated on June 3, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
The bottom line
Puyallup, WA rent rose 6.9% year over year, with a current median of $2,245/month. Renters are paying $144 more per month on average than last year, extending a climb that also includes a 5.8% month-over-month increase.
Compared to national trends
Puyallup rents run 15.1% more expensive than the $1,950/month national median, placing it above average in cost compared to other metros.
Rent ranges by bedroom
Studios in Puyallup rent for a median of $1,100/month, 1-bedrooms for $1,599, 2-bedrooms for $1,990, 3-bedrooms for $2,595, and 4+ bedrooms for $3,200. This range reflects variation renters face by bedroom count.
Neighborhood spotlight
Studios in Puyallup increased by 25.7% year over year, outpacing the overall city rent growth of 6.9%. This indicates strong demand for smaller units compared to the broader market.
Median rent
Median rent in Puyallup
$2,245/mo
7%vs previous year
The average rent in Puyallup is $2,245 per month as of May 2026. This is 15% above the national average rent, or $295 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Puyallup
61
for rent on Zumper.com as of May 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Puyallup rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Puyallup, WA
Average rent prices in Puyallup have increased by 6% over the last month and have increased by 7% 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 $1,890, whereas a house costs $2,695. 1-bedroom apartments in Puyallup run $1,625 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,895.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,100 |  18% | 41% | |
1 bedroom | $1,599 | 2% | 3% | |
2 bedroom | $1,990 | 1% | 1% | |
3 bedroom | $2,595 | No Change | 6% | |
4 bedroom | $3,200 | 7% | 1% |
At this time, we don't have enough active inventory for all rentals to generate data. Please check back soon to see neighborhood rent prices in Puyallup, WA.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,890 | 1% | No Change | |
Condos | $2,045 | 4% | No Change | |
Houses | $2,695 | 2% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$1,100
Last 30 days
18%
Last year
41%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,599
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
3%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,990
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
1%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,595
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
6%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$3,200
Last 30 days
7%
Last year
1%
At this time, we don't have enough active inventory for all rentals to generate data. Please check back soon to see neighborhood rent prices in Puyallup, WA.
Apartments
Average rent
$1,890
Last 30 days
1%
Condos
Average rent
$2,045
Last 30 days
4%
Houses
Average rent
$2,695
Last 30 days
2%
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
15%higher than the national median
4%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Puyallup, WA is 20% higher than the median rent in Auburn, WA.
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1%Discover rentals in Puyallup, WA
5d+ ago
215 N Meridian, Puyallup, WA 98371
Studio
-1 baths
$500
Apartment for rent
6h ago
701 43rd Ave Se, Puyallup, WA 98374
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,333–$1,867
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Puyallup
112 5th St Sw #1, Puyallup, WA 98371
2 beds
1 bath
$1,400
House for rent
Available May 20
2d ago
344 7th St Se, Puyallup, WA 98372
2 beds
1 bath
$1,595–$1,650
Apartment for rent
21h ago
502 43rd Ave Se, Puyallup, WA 98374
2 beds
2 baths
$2,810
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Townhouse for rent in Puyallup
2 beds
2.5 baths
$2,862
$2,561
Price drop
House for rent
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Puyallup
2 beds
2.5 baths
$2,395
Condo for rent
4d ago
12104 55th Ave E, Puyallup, WA 98373
2 beds
2 baths
$2,375
Apartment for rent
14h ago
Verified
6115 111th St E, Puyallup, WA 98373
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,549–$2,391
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
737 7th St Se, Puyallup, WA 98372
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,090
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
18512 112th Ave E, Puyallup, WA 98374
5 beds
2.5 baths
$3,745
House for rent
Available Jun 9
21h ago
502 43rd Ave Se, Puyallup, WA 98374
2 beds
2 baths
$2,810
Apartment for rent
14h ago
Verified
6115 111th St E, Puyallup, WA 98373
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,549–$2,391
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
737 7th St Se, Puyallup, WA 98372
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,090
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
18512 112th Ave E, Puyallup, WA 98374
5 beds
2.5 baths
$3,745
House for rent
Available Jun 9
5d+ ago
931 9th St Se, Puyallup, WA 98372
2 beds
1 bath
$1,845
Apartment for rent
14h ago
Verified
6115 111th St E, Puyallup, WA 98373
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,549–$2,391
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
737 7th St Se, Puyallup, WA 98372
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,090
Apartment for rent
2d ago
344 7th St Se, Puyallup, WA 98372
2 beds
1 bath
$1,595–$1,650
Apartment for rent
2d ago
1503 18th St Nw, Puyallup, WA 98371
2 beds
1 bath
$1,730
Apartment for rent
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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 $2,245 per month as of May 30, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Puyallup?
Average rent prices in Puyallup have increased by 6% over the last month and have increased by 7% since last year.
How does Puyallup rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Puyallup is 15% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $295 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 $90,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Puyallup?
Puyallup's 2025 rental market shows one-bedroom apartments averaging around $1,600 per month, while two-bedroom units rent for around $2,000 monthly. These figures reflect current market conditions in Washington state's growing rental landscape.
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).