Last updated on July 21, 2026

Average rent in
South Hill, WA

Key takeaways for renters

  • Where South Hill rent stands today

    South Hill, WA rent is essentially flat year over year, with a current median of $2,595/month. Month over month, rents climbed 6.4%, showing recent upward movement after a broadly unchanged year-over-year trend.

  • South Hill runs roughly 1.3× the $1,945/month national median, making it a pricier market relative to many metros. With 50 total rentals, the market offers limited inventory at this price point.

  • Price ranges

    Studios in South Hill rent for $1,426/month, 1-bedrooms for $1,450/month, and 2-bedrooms for $1,888/month, while 3-bedrooms reach $2,660/month and 4+ bedrooms $3,150/month. The 4+ bedroom median is $3,150/month, representing the upper end of the bedroom-tier range.

Median rent

Median rent in South Hill

$2,595/mo

Flat

vs previous year

The average rent in South Hill is $2,595 per month as of July 2026. This is 33% above the national average rent, or $650 more per month.

$1.71

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in South Hill

50

for rent on Zumper.com as of July 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of South Hill rentals at each price point

65%49%33%16%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in South Hill, WA

Average rent prices in South Hill have increased by 6% 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 South Hill, WA

Rent prices in South Hill vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in South Hill is $1,697, whereas a house costs $2,995. 1-bedroom apartments in South Hill run $1,495 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,875.

Listings

Studio

$1,426

No Change

12%

1 bedroom

$1,450

2%

12%

2 bedroom

$1,887

3%

16%

3 bedroom

$2,660

3%

1%

4 bedroom

$3,150

No Change

8%

Studio

Average rent

$1,426

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

12%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,450

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

12%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,887

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

16%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,660

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

1%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,150

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

8%

The table above reflects average rent prices in South Hill, 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 South Hill, WA compare to other cities?

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

South Hill

Median rent price$2,595
increased by33%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$1,895
decreased by3%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in South Hill, WA is 37% higher than the median rent in Auburn, WA.

Discover rentals in South Hill, WA

95th Avenue Ct E - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in South Hill

Gated community

95th Avenue Ct E, South Hill, WA 98373

1 bed

1 bath

$850

House for rent

Available Jun 27

17728 85th Avenue Ct E #C - Photo 1 of 1
3D tour

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in South Hill

Apartment for rent

12311 112th Avenue Ct E #3 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Condo for rent in South Hill

2 beds

1 bath

$1,700

$1,600

Price drop

Condo for rent

Available Jul 8

Fox Run Banwait: 12317 - Photo 1 of 1
No deposit

1d ago

8

Very good

Fox Run Banwait: 12317

12317 118th Avenue Ct E, South Hill, WA 98374

2 beds

1 bath

$1,695

Apartment for rent

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Frequently asked questions for South Hill, WA

Quick answers to common questions about the South Hill rental market.

How much is rent in South Hill?

The average rent in South Hill is $2,595 per month as of July 18, 2026.

Is rent up or down in South Hill?

Average rent prices in South Hill have increased by 6% over the last month and have remained the same since last year.

How does South Hill rent compare to the national average?

Rent in South Hill is 33% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $650 more per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in South Hill?

To comfortably afford rent in South Hill, you'd need to earn approximately $104,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

When is the best time of year to rent in South Hill?

Based on Zumper's July 2026 data, one-bedroom apartments in South Hill average around $1,640/month and two-bedrooms approximately $1,930/month.

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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