Cheap Apartments for Rent in Puyallup, WA from $800 (20 Rentals)

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Sunset Gardens
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Sunset Gardens

201 27th Ave SEPuyallup, WA 98374
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9806 158th St E
2 Bedroom Apartments

9806 158th St E

9806 158th St EPuyallup, WA 98375
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Evergreen Meadows
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Evergreen Meadows

12111-12115 122nd St EPuyallup, WA 98374

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View West Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

View West Apartments

1655-1755 11th AveMilton, WA 98354
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Whitworth Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Whitworth Apartments

1612 Valley Ave ESumner, WA 98390
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DT086 Squire
2 Bedroom Apartments

DT086 Squire

1801 16th StSumner, WA 98390
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Puyallup, WA Local Guide

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Puyallup, WA

Pricing Updated: 07/24/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Puyallup, WA area range in price from $720 to $8,249 with an overall median price of $2,673. The three Puyallup neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are SouthRidge at Silver Creek at $1,540, South Hill at $1,284, and Summit Puyallup at $1,075. Here is today’s list of the top 5 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Puyallup Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
SouthRidge at Silver Creek$1,750$1,5402
South Hill$2,895$1,28470
Summit Puyallup$2,895$1,07525
Outlying Puyallup$2,898$720353
Downtown Puyallup$2,930$1,284109

Cheapest Available Puyallup Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Puyallup, WA is a 1 Bed unit found at Terrace on Meridian in the Outlying Puyallup neighborhood priced from $1,189. Evergreen Crest Apartments in the Outlying Puyallup neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,295. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Puyallup apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Terrace on MeridianOne Bedroom Income Restricted1BR,1BA$1,189
Evergreen Crest Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,295
Canyon Ridge Apartment1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,395
Willow Hill Apartments1 Bedroom Standard1BR,1BA$1,460
Lindbrook Apartments: Great Location1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,475

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Puyallup, WA

As of July 24, 2025 the best value apartment in the Puyallup area is the $1.54 price per square foot 2 X 1.5 Model at Deerfield West Apartments in the in the Outlying Puyallup neighborhood starting from $1,925. The second greatest value Puyallup apartment is the Sycamore Model at Brookstone at Edgewater Townhomes starting at $2,380 with a $1.93 price per square foot in the Autumn Woods neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Puyallup apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Deerfield West Apartments2 X 1.52BR,1.5BA$1.54
Brookstone at Edgewater TownhomesSycamore2BR,2.5BA$1.93
Southridge252 2X2 M -DLX2BR,2BA$1.73
Canterbury Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$1.76
Garden Square Apartments2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$1.73
Country Gables ApartmentsTwo Bedroom One Bath Grand2BR,1BA$1.92
Canyon Ridge Apartment2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.83
Edgewood Heights1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.93
Lindbrook Apartments: Great Location1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.84
Evergreen Crest Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1.85

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Puyallup Overview

Drawing its namesake from the Native American term for 'the generous people', Puyallup is a wonderful slice of Northwest scenery, ideally located midway between Seattle and Tacoma. Home to just over 35,000 locals, this charming destination is a great place to consider for anyone yearning to connect with a new apartment in Washington state.

Why live in Puyallup, WA?

Known for its welcoming spirit and cozy charm, Puyallup apartments truly meld larger city amenities with small town ambiance. With the job markets of Seattle and Tacoma just a short drive away, and an impressive array of local eateries, shopping and nightlife options at your fingertips, this west coast hot spot is an in-demand zip code for good reason.

Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Puyallup, WA

Ranked #25

Among cities in Washington for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around Puyallup, WA

Walk Score®

43 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

39 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

1 / 100

Minimal Transit

It may be possible to get on a bus

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Puyallup Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Puyallup?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Puyallup is under $1,595.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Puyallup?

The cheapest apartment in Puyallup is Terrace on Meridian which is listed at $1,189, while the average apartment in Puyallup costs $2,673.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Puyallup?

Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 6 regular apartments in Puyallup that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Puyallup?

Cheap apartments in Puyallup have an average cost of $209 which is $2,464 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Puyallup.

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