Cheap Apartments for Rent in Puyallup, WA from $1,049 (99 Rentals)

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$1,100

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Base Rent$1,100
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9905 157th St E

PuyallupWA98375
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Avana Hamptons
$1,668 - $8,657

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Base Rent$1,668 - $8,657
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Avana Hamptons

2519-2551 S Meridian StPuyallup, WA 98373
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One Canyon Place
$1,903 - $2,578

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Base Rent$1,903 - $2,578
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One Canyon Place

11619 Canyon Rd EPuyallup, WA 98373
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Sunset Gardens
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Sunset Gardens

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

9806 158th St EPuyallup, WA 98375
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Evergreen Meadows
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Evergreen Meadows

12111-12115 122nd St EPuyallup, WA 98374

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Puyallup, WA Local Guide

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Puyallup, WA

Pricing Updated: 09/05/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Puyallup, WA area range in price from $1,049 to $3,500 with an overall median price of $1,975. The three Puyallup neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are SouthRidge at Silver Creek at $1,630, Summit Puyallup at $1,850, and Outlying Puyallup at $1,980. 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$1,630$1,1007
Summit Puyallup$1,850$1,11439
Outlying Puyallup$1,980$1,049451
Downtown Puyallup$1,995$1,100166
South Hill$1,999$1,33369

Cheapest Available Puyallup Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Puyallup, WA is a 1 Bed unit found at Meridian West Apartments in the Outlying Puyallup neighborhood priced from $1,295. Glenbrooke in the Outlying Puyallup neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,333. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Puyallup apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Meridian West Apartments1 Bedroom, 1 full1BR,1BA$1,295
Glenbrooke2 Bed 1 Bath (50% AMI)2BR,1BA$1,333
South Hill by Vintage1 Bedrooms1BR,1BA$1,353
Terrace on Meridian ApartmentsTwo Bedroom One Bath Income Restricted2BR,1BA$1,432
South Hill Apartments2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$1,500
River TrailEXT PIONEER 786SF1BR,1BA$1,531
Deer Creek ApartmentsONE BEDROOM1BR,1BA$1,559
Canyon Park Apartments1x1 Deluxe1BR,1BA$1,575
Silver Creek ApartmentsOne Bedroom Standard1BR,1BA$1,585
The Retreat1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,599

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Puyallup, WA

As of September 05, 2026 the best value apartment in the Puyallup area is the $1.86 price per square foot Trillium at Sumner Model at Townhomes at Mountain View - Valley Avenue in the in the Outlying Puyallup neighborhood starting from $3,105. The second greatest value Puyallup apartment is the 3X2.5 Model at Wynstone Townhomes starting at $2,595 with a $1.76 price per square foot in the Outlying Puyallup 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 View - Valley AvenueTrillium at Sumner3BR,2.5BA$1.86
Wynstone Townhomes3X2.53BR,2.5BA$1.76
Lipoma Firs TownhomesTwo Bedroom2BR,2.5BA$1.77
Deerfield West Apartments2 X 1.52BR,1.5BA$1.58
Brookstone at Edgewater2 Bed 2.5 Bath - Sycamore2BR,2.5BA$1.84
Heritage Square ApartmentsUpstairs Rambler2BR,2BA$1.77
Southridge252 2X2 T -DLX2BR,2BA$1.73
Copper Valley ApartmentsOlympia A3BR,2BA$1.85
The HeightsMonterey2BR,1BA$1.82
Fairview Apartments2/1.002BR,1BA$1.72

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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.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Puyallup Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Puyallup?

The cheapest apartment in Puyallup is Meridian West Apartments which is listed at $1,295, while the average apartment in Puyallup costs $1,975.

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 31 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 $277 which is $1,698 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Puyallup.

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