Last updated on October 19, 2026

Average rent in
South Hill, WA

Key takeaways for renters

  • Where South Hill rent stands today

    South Hill, WA rent slipped 4.1% year over year, with a current median of $2,494/month. Renters today are paying $62 less per month on average than last year despite a 10.9% increase month over month.

  • Compared to national trends

    South Hill rents run 31.2% more expensive than the $1,900/month national median, placing it in the higher price tier among metros with 90 total rentals.

  • Price ranges

    Studios rent for $1,356/month, 1-bedrooms for $1,579/month, and 2-bedrooms for $1,862/month, with 3-bedrooms at $2,595/month and 4+ bedrooms at $3,195/month. This range reflects the variety of unit sizes available to renters in South Hill.

  • Neighborhood spotlight

    The 4+ bedroom segment rose 8.6% year over year, diverging from the citywide decline by 12.7 percentage points. This contrasts with the overall market trend in South Hill, WA, where rents have generally softened.

Median rent

Median rent in South Hill

$2,493/mo

decreased by4%

vs previous year

The average rent in South Hill is $2,493 per month as of October 2026. This is 31% above the national average rent, or $593 more per month.

$1.61

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in South Hill

90

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of South Hill 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 South Hill, WA

Average rent prices in South Hill have increased by 11% over the last month and have decreased by 4% 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 $1,885, whereas a house costs $3,024. 1-bedroom apartments in South Hill run $1,589 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,850.

Listings

Studio

$1,356

37%

36%

1 bedroom

$1,579

7%

9%

2 bedroom

$1,862

2%

9%

3 bedroom

$2,595

2%

1%

4 bedroom

$3,195

1%

6%

Studio

Average rent

$1,356

Last 30 days

37%

Last year

36%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,579

Last 30 days

7%

Last year

9%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,862

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

9%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,595

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

1%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,195

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

6%

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$2,493
increased by31%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$1,949
increased by3%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in South Hill, WA is 28% higher than the median rent in Auburn, WA.

Average rent in nearby cities

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$1,895

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$1,812

decreased by3%
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$1,848

decreased by3%
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$1,912

increased by5%
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$1,675

increased by4%
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Discover rentals in South Hill, WA

South Hill Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

8.4

Very good

South Hill Apartments

9822 158th St E, South Hill, WA 98375

2 beds

1 bath

$1,299

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

5d+ ago

Condo for rent in South Hill

12311 112th Avenue Ct E #3, South Hill, WA 98374

2 beds

1 bath

$1,500

Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.
12315 112th Avenue Ct E #3 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in South Hill

12315 112th Avenue Ct E #3, South Hill, WA 98374

2 beds

1 bath

$1,550

Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.
13314 86th Ave E #A - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Condo for rent in South Hill

13314 86th Ave E #A, South Hill, WA 98373

2 beds

1 bath

$1,648

Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.

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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 $2,493 per month as of October 17, 2026.

Is rent up or down in South Hill?

Average rent prices in South Hill have increased by 11% over the last month and have decreased by 4% since last year.

How does South Hill rent compare to the national average?

Rent in South Hill is 31% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $593 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 $100,000/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).

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16503 136th Ave E, South Hill, WA 98374, USA
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13413 97th Ave E, South Hill, WA 98373, USA
15115 115th Avenue Ct E, South Hill, WA 98374, USA
16904 119th Avenue Ct E, South Hill, WA 98374, USA
17006 87th Avenue Ct E, South Hill, WA 98375, USA
18116 90th Ave E, South Hill, WA 98375, USA
6505 Summerwood Dr E, Puyallup, WA 98373, USA
8603 164th Street Ct E, South Hill, WA 98375, USA
9013 161st Street Ct E, South Hill, WA 98375, USA
16026 89th Avenue East, Puyallup, WA 98375, USA
18209 80th Ave E, Puyallup, WA 98375, USA
8922 161st St E, Puyallup, WA 98375, USA
15522 79th Ave E, South Hill, WA 98375, USA
12511 172nd St E, South Hill, WA 98374, USA
14101 80th Avenue Ct E, Puyallup, WA 98373, USA
9008 191st Street East, Puyallup, WA 98375, US
10312 140th Street Ct E, Puyallup, WA 98374, USA
12624 106th Avenue Ct E, South Hill, WA 98374, USA
13314 86th Ave E, South Hill, WA 98373, USA