Last updated on June 4, 2026

Average rent in
South Hill, WA

Median rent

Median rent in South Hill

$2,472/mo

increased by1%

vs previous year

The average rent in South Hill is $2,472 per month as of May 2026. This is 27% above the national average rent, or $522 more per month.

$1.72

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in South Hill

41

for rent on Zumper.com as of May 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of South Hill rentals at each price point

80%60%40%20%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 remained the same over the last month and have increased by 1% 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 $1,975, whereas a house costs $2,750. 1-bedroom apartments in South Hill run $1,743 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,995.

Listings

Studio

$1,000

1%

25%

1 bedroom

$1,600

6%

11%

2 bedroom

$1,975

1%

8%

3 bedroom

$2,600

1%

2%

4 bedroom

$3,150

No Change

12%

Studio

Average rent

$1,000

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

25%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,600

Last 30 days

6%

Last year

11%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,975

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

8%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,600

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

2%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,150

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

12%

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$2,472
increased by27%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$1,872
decreased by4%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in South Hill, WA is 32% higher than the median rent in Auburn, WA.

Discover rentals in South Hill, WA

10302 141st Street Ct E #B - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in South Hill

Cozy 1 Bed, 1 Shared Bath Unit in Puyallup | Available 04/01 | $1000/Mo

10302 141st Street Ct E #B, South Hill, WA 98374

1 bed

1 bath

$1,000

$900

Price drop

House for rent

Available Apr 1

8830 161st St E - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

House for rent in South Hill

8830 161st St E, South Hill, WA 98375

3 beds

2.5 baths

$1,300

House for rent

Available Sep 1

17718 85th Avenue Ct E #C - Photo 1 of 1
3D tour

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in South Hill

Apartment for rent

17702 85th Avenue Ct E #C - Photo 1 of 1
3D tour

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in South Hill

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 $2,472 per month as of May 30, 2026.

Is rent up or down in South Hill?

Average rent prices in South Hill have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 1% since last year.

How does South Hill rent compare to the national average?

Rent in South Hill is 27% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $522 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 $99,000/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?

South Hill's 2025 rental market shows one-bedroom apartments averaging around $1,700 per month, while two-bedroom units cost around $2,000 monthly. One-bedroom rents remained relatively stable compared to the previous year, while two-bedroom apartments saw a 3.1% increase.

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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