Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Puyallup Neighborhood of Puyallup, WA from $800 (12 Rentals)

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Sunset Gardens
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Sunset Gardens

201 27th Ave SEPuyallup, WA 98374
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Evergreen Meadows
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Evergreen Meadows

12111-12115 122nd St EPuyallup, WA 98374

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Cheapest Available Downtown Puyallup Apartments for Rent

 

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

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
River Trail ApartmentsINT PUYALLUP 786SF1BR,1BA$1,618
River Glen Apartments251 1X1 M1BR,1BA$1,630

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Puyallup, WA

As of June 19, 2025 the best value apartment in the Downtown 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 Downtown Puyallup apartment is the 3X2 TAX CREDIT 60percent Model at Glenbrooke starting at $1,786 with a $1.56 price per square foot in the Outlying Puyallup neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Downtown 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
Glenbrooke3X2 TAX CREDIT 60percent3BR,2BA$1.56
Garden Square Apartments2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$1.84
Mark Twain Apartments2X12BR,1BA$1.89
Country Gables ApartmentsTwo Bedroom One Bath Deluxe2BR,1BA$2.02
Lindbrook Apartments: Great Location1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.13
River Trail ApartmentsEXT PIONEER 786SF1BR,1BA$2.06
Terrace on MeridianOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.99
Sunset GardensTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.97
Willow Hill Apartments1 Bedroom Standard1BR,1BA$2.09

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Downtown Puyallup, Puyallup, WA

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Lifestyle Ratings

Our team of engineers and researchers compares millions of points of data to bring you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of rentals in cities across the United States, including Puyallup. LifeStyle Ratings are a useful tool for comparing and sorting apartments and neighborhoods when choosing your rental home. This takes in many factors including filtering automatically for easy access to the parks, luxury housing options, pet-friendly features, places that make kids happy, proximity to transit, and much more. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

Getting Around the Downtown Puyallup Neighborhood in Puyallup, WA

Walk Score®

60 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

47 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown Puyallup Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Downtown Puyallup?

The cheapest apartment in Downtown Puyallup is Sunset Gardens which is listed at $835, while the average apartment in Downtown Puyallup costs $3,149.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Downtown 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 1 regular apartments in Downtown 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 Downtown Puyallup?

Cheap apartments in Downtown Puyallup have an average cost of $119 which is $3,030 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown Puyallup.

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