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9905 157th St E

PuyallupWA98375

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Avana Hamptons
$1,507 - $8,657
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Avana Hamptons

2519-2551 S Meridian StPuyallup, WA 98373
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One Canyon Place
$1,558 - $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: 07/21/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Puyallup, WA area range in price from $850 to $14,120 with an overall median price of $4,925. The three Puyallup neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are SouthRidge at Silver Creek at $1,495, South Hill at $1,300, and Downtown Puyallup at $850. 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$1,4953
South Hill$2,426$1,30073
Downtown Puyallup$2,850$850150
Summit Puyallup$3,500$1,29546
Outlying Puyallup$14,120$850456

Cheapest Available Puyallup Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Puyallup, WA is a 2 Beds unit found at Terrace on Meridian Apartments in the Outlying Puyallup neighborhood priced from $1,338. Avana Hamptons in the Outlying Puyallup neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,507. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Puyallup apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Terrace on Meridian ApartmentsTwo Bedroom One Bath Income Restricted2BR,1BA$1,338
Avana HamptonsOne Bedroom (660 SF) Renovated1BR,1BA$1,507
Willow Hill Apartments1 Bedroom Standard1BR,1BA$1,525
Elm Valley ApartmentsTwo Bedroom One Bath Small2BR,1BA$1,550
Canterbury Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1,550
Garden Square Apartments2x12BR,1BA$1,550
One Canyon Place1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,558
Aspen Creek Apartments1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1,570
Melody Apartments2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$1,575
Canyon Park Apartments1x1 Deluxe1BR,1BA$1,575

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Puyallup, WA

As of July 21, 2026 the best value apartment in the Puyallup area is the $1.78 price per square foot Rainier at Main Model at Townhomes at Mountain View in the in the Outlying Puyallup neighborhood starting from $2,919. 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 ViewRainier at Main3BR,2.5BA$1.78
Wynstone Townhomes3X2.53BR,2.5BA$1.76
Deerfield West Apartments2 X 1.52BR,1.5BA$1.58
9611 161st St E, Unit Unit J9611 161st St E2BR,2.5BA$1.83
Alderra2x2.52BR,2.5BA$1.58
1800 11th Ave, Unit Unit C1800 11th Ave2BR,1.5BA$1.74
Mark Twain Apartments2 x 1 Small2BR,1BA$1.47
Copper Valley ApartmentsOlympia A3BR,2BA$1.85
Lake Chalet2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.76
Garden Square Apartments2x12BR,1BA$1.67

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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 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 $1,575.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Puyallup?

The cheapest apartment in Puyallup is Avana Hamptons which is listed at $1,507, while the average apartment in Puyallup costs $4,925.

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 26 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 $233 which is $4,692 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Puyallup.

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