Cheap Apartments for Rent in Puyallup, WA from $800 (21 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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1 Bedroom Apartments

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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: 06/23/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Puyallup, WA area range in price from $720 to $4,749 with an overall median price of $2,998. The three Puyallup neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are SouthRidge at Silver Creek at $1,400, Summit Puyallup at $1,345, and Downtown Puyallup at $1,189. 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$1,950$1,4004
Summit Puyallup$2,995$1,34546
Downtown Puyallup$3,149$1,18983
Outlying Puyallup$3,417$720306
South Hill$3,482$1,35054

Cheapest Available Puyallup Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Puyallup, WA is a 1 Bed unit found at Sunset Gardens in the Outlying Puyallup neighborhood priced from $835. Terrace on Meridian in the Outlying Puyallup neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,338. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Puyallup apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Sunset GardensOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$835
Terrace on MeridianTwo Bedroom One Bath Income Restricted2BR,1BA$1,338
Willow Hill Apartments1 Bedroom Standard1BR,1BA$1,400
Trio Residences1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,555
Keystone Ridge Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,2BA$1,575

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Puyallup, WA

As of June 23, 2025 the best value apartment in the Puyallup area is the $1.73 price per square foot Crystal at Main Model at Townhomes at Mountain View in the in the Outlying Puyallup neighborhood starting from $3,089. The second greatest value Puyallup apartment is the Maple 4 Model at Brookstone at Edgewater Townhomes starting at $3,215 with a $1.88 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.
Townhomes at Mountain ViewCrystal at Main3BR,2.5BA$1.73
Brookstone at Edgewater TownhomesMaple 44BR,2.5BA$1.88
Deerfield West Apartments2 X 1.52BR,1.5BA$1.54
Glenbrooke3X2 TAX CREDIT 60percent3BR,2BA$1.56
307 7th Ave NW, Unit C307 7th Ave NW3BR,2BA$1.86
Silver Creek ApartmentsTwo Bedroom Two Bath2BR,2BA$1.86
Garden Square Apartments2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$1.84
Canyon Park Apartments2x1 Standard2BR,1BA$1.91
Crossroads at Meridian ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.93
Sunset GardensTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.97

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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 the price of a cheap apartment in Puyallup?

The cheapest apartment in Puyallup is Sunset Gardens which is listed at $835, while the average apartment in Puyallup costs $2,998.

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 9 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 $179 which is $2,819 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Puyallup.

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