Cheap Apartments for Rent in Puyallup, WA from $800 (92 Rentals)

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property at 9905 157th St E

$1,100

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$1,100
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1 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

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9905 157th St E

PuyallupWA98375

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One Canyon Place
$1,558 - $2,623
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One Canyon Place

11619 Canyon Rd EPuyallup, WA 98373
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Avana Hamptons
$1,614 - $8,620
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Avana Hamptons

2519-2551 S Meridian StPuyallup, WA 98373
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property at 2322 Tacoma Rd E

$1,770

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2322 Tacoma Rd E, Unit 9

2322 Tacoma Rd E
PuyallupWA98371
property at 803 9th St NW

$1,775

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$1,775
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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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803 9th St NW, Unit 803

803 9th St NW
PuyallupWA98371
property at 5604 96th St E

$1,795

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2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Townhome for Rent

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5604 96th St E

PuyallupWA98371

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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: 06/06/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Puyallup, WA area range in price from $1,099 to $3,750 with an overall median price of $2,657. The three Puyallup neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are SouthRidge at Silver Creek at $1,495, Summit Puyallup at $1,295, and Downtown Puyallup at $1,194. 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$1,730$1,4952
Summit Puyallup$2,262$1,29532
Downtown Puyallup$2,394$1,194172
South Hill$3,150$1,28481
Outlying Puyallup$3,750$1,099448

Cheapest Available Puyallup Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Puyallup, WA is a 2 Beds unit found at Beautiful one-bedroom and two-bedroom apartments in Sumner! in the Outlying Puyallup neighborhood priced from $1,100. The Golden Rooster Apartments in the Outlying Puyallup neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,145. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Puyallup apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Beautiful one-bedroom and two-bedroom apartments in Sumner!2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$1,100
The Golden Rooster Apartments1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$1,145
Terrace on MeridianTwo Bedroom One Bath Income Restricted2BR,1BA$1,432
Meridian West Apartments1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1,458
Willow Hill Apartments1 Bedroom Deluxe1BR,1BA$1,495
Crossroads at Meridian ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,495
Elm Valley ApartmentsOne Bedroom One Bath 17151BR,1BA$1,500
Meridian Firs ApartmentsOne Bedroom Standard1BR,1BA$1,530
Riverside Park ApartmentsNISQUALLY1BR,1BA$1,541
One Canyon Place1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,558

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Puyallup, WA

As of June 06, 2026 the best value apartment in the Puyallup area is the $1.76 price per square foot 3X2.5 Model at Wynstone Townhomes in the in the Outlying Puyallup neighborhood starting from $2,595. The second greatest value Puyallup apartment is the 2 X 1.5 Model at Deerfield West Apartments starting at $1,975 with a $1.58 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.
Wynstone Townhomes3X2.53BR,2.5BA$1.76
Deerfield West Apartments2 X 1.52BR,1.5BA$1.58
Copper Valley ApartmentsOlympia3BR,2BA$1.70
Heritage Square ApartmentsUpstairs Rambler2BR,2BA$1.77
Linden Lane Apartments2 Beds, 2 baths2BR,2BA$1.80
The HeightsMonterey2BR,1BA$1.82
Garden Square Apartments2x12BR,1BA$1.72
10426 29th St E10426 29th St E2BR,1BA$1.86
Beautiful one-bedroom and two-bedroom apartments in Sumner!2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$1.51
The Golden Rooster Apartments1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,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.

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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 The Golden Rooster Apartments which is listed at $1,145, while the average apartment in Puyallup costs $2,657.

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 12 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 $168 which is $2,489 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Puyallup.

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