Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on September 4, 2026
Average rent in
South Hill, WA
Average rent in
Last updated on September 4, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
The bottom line
South Hill, WA rent slipped 13.4% year over year, with a current median of $2,295/month. Renters today are paying $129 less per month on average than last year, continuing a downward trend since the peak of $2,650/month in August 2025.
Compared to national trends
South Hill runs 20.2% more expensive than the $1,910/month national median, placing it in a higher price tier despite a small total rental inventory of 76 units.
Price ranges
South Hill's rents range from studios at $1,666/month to 4+ bedrooms at $3,195/month, with houses commanding a median of $2,995/month and apartments at $1,785/month. Apartments make up about 34% of rentals, while houses account for 61%.
Median rent
Median rent in South Hill
$2,295/mo
13%vs previous year
The average rent in South Hill is $2,295 per month as of August 2026. This is 20% above the national average rent, or $385 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in South Hill
76
for rent on Zumper.com as of August 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of South Hill rentals at each price point
Rent trends in South Hill, WA
Average rent prices in South Hill have decreased by 8% over the last month and have decreased by 13% 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 $1,785, whereas a house costs $2,995. 1-bedroom apartments in South Hill run $1,650 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,775.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,666 | 8% | No Change | |
1 bedroom | $1,550 |  17% | 3% | |
2 bedroom | $1,785 | 5% | 10% | |
3 bedroom | $2,672 | 2% | 7% | |
4 bedroom | $3,195 | No Change | 1% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
South Hill | $2,295 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,785 | 1% | No Change | |
Condos | $2,250 | 3% | No Change | |
Houses | $2,995 | 2% | No Change | |
Rooms | $897 | 13% | - |
Studio
Average rent
$1,666
Last 30 days
8%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,550
Last 30 days
17%
Last year
3%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,785
Last 30 days
5%
Last year
10%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,672
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
7%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$3,195
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
1%
South Hill
Average rent
$2,295
Apartments
Average rent
$1,785
Last 30 days
1%
Condos
Average rent
$2,250
Last 30 days
3%
Houses
Average rent
$2,995
Last 30 days
2%
Rooms
Average rent
$897
Last 30 days
13%
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
20%higher than the national median
1%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in South Hill, WA is 21% higher than the median rent in Auburn, WA.
Average rent in nearby cities
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4%$1,872
13%$2,159
11%$1,800
8%$1,850
3%$1,600
2%$1,535
4%$2,295
1%$2,550
2%$2,006
10%$1,638
$1,800
Discover rentals in South Hill, WA
3d ago
9910 132nd Street Ct E, South Hill, WA 98373
2 beds
1 bath
$1,475
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in South Hill
2 beds
1 bath
$1,500
Condo for rent
Available Jul 8
8h ago
Apartment for rent in South Hill
2 beds
1.5 baths
$1,525
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Apartment for rent in South Hill
2 beds
1.5 baths
$1,525
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in South Hill
16121 120th Ave E, South Hill, WA 98374
3 beds
1.5 baths
$3,250
House for rent
3d ago
8124 138th Street East, South Hill, WA 98373
2 beds
1 bath
$2,750
Apartment for rent
Available May 7
1d ago
5402 141st St E, South Hill, WA 98373
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,046–$2,633
Price drop
Apartment for rent
14h ago
Apartment for rent in South Hill
2 beds
2 baths
$4,480
$2,627
Price drop
Apartment for rent
1d ago
9822 158th St E, South Hill, WA 98375
2 beds
1 bath
$1,750
Apartment for rent
3d ago
9910 132nd Street Ct E, South Hill, WA 98373
2 beds
1 bath
$1,475
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
15005 87th Ave E, South Hill, WA 98375
3 beds
2.5 baths
$2,975
House for rent
Available Sep 12
4d ago
Verified
14521 80th Ave E, South Hill, WA 98375
5 beds
2.5 baths
$3,560
House for rent
Available Aug 13
4d ago
Verified
13610 117th Ave E, South Hill, WA 98374
5 beds
2.5 baths
$3,699
$3,249
Price drop
House for rent
Available Aug 17
5d+ ago
Verified
18133 96th Ave E, South Hill, WA 98375
4 beds
2.5 baths
$3,060
House for rent
Available Aug 28
5d+ ago
Verified
18016 139th Pl E, South Hill, WA 98374
4 beds
3.5 baths
$3,700
House for rent
Available Aug 11
4d ago
Verified
14521 80th Ave E, South Hill, WA 98375
5 beds
2.5 baths
$3,560
House for rent
Available Aug 13
3d ago
9910 132nd Street Ct E, South Hill, WA 98373
2 beds
1 bath
$1,475
Apartment for rent
4d ago
Verified
13610 117th Ave E, South Hill, WA 98374
5 beds
2.5 baths
$3,699
$3,249
Price drop
House for rent
Available Aug 17
5d+ ago
Verified
18016 139th Pl E, South Hill, WA 98374
4 beds
3.5 baths
$3,700
House for rent
Available Aug 11
8h ago
Apartment for rent in South Hill
2 beds
1.5 baths
$1,525
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 $2,295 per month as of August 29, 2026.
Is rent up or down in South Hill?
Average rent prices in South Hill have decreased by 8% over the last month and have decreased by 13% since last year.
How does South Hill rent compare to the national average?
Rent in South Hill 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 South Hill?
To comfortably afford rent in South Hill, 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 South Hill?
February offers the best rental deals in South Hill with the lowest prices of the year, while May sees the highest rents with approximately 7% higher prices during peak season.
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).