What is the average apartment size in Puyallup?

The average size for a Puyallup, WA apartment is 965 square feet, but this number varies greatly depending on unit type, with cheap and luxury alternatives for houses and apartments alike. Studio apartments are the smallest and most affordable, 1-bedroom apartments are closer to the average, while 2-bedroom apartments and 3-bedroom apartments offer a more generous square footage.

What is the average rent in Puyallup?

As of Sep / 2025, the average rent in Puyallup is $2,020 per month, a 1.41% increase from last year’s average of $1,992.

How much does rent cost by apartment size in Puyallup?

In Puyallup, studios rent for $1,649 per month, one-bedroom units average $1,691 per month, two-bedrooms cost around $2,048 per month, and three-bedroom apartments rent for about $2,554 per month

What is the average apartment size in Puyallup?

The typical apartment in Puyallup offers about 965 sq. ft. square feet of living space, though actual sizes vary depending on layout and amenities.

How large are apartments by bedroom count in Puyallup?

Studio apartments in Puyallup average 573 sq. ft., one-bedrooms offer 716 sq. ft., two-bedrooms are about 1,010 sq. ft., and three-bedroom apartments average 1,292 sq. ft.

Puyallup, WA Rental Market Trends

Q: What's the typical rent budget in Puyallup?

The typical rent budget in Puyallup ranges from $1,501 to $2,000 per month, with 54% of rentals in this range.

Q: Do most people rent or own in Puyallup?

In Puyallup, 49% of households rent while 51% own their homes, based on the latest U.S. Census data.

Last updated: October 19, 2025 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in Puyallup is $2,020, a 1.41% increase compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $1,992.

Studio Apartments at $1,649 offer the most budget-friendly option with 573 square feet, ideal for single renters prioritizing location over space.

One-bedroom apartments provide 716 square feet for $1,691, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-beedroom units at $2,048 offer 1,010 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Three-bedroom apartments deliver maximum space (1,292 sq ft) for $2,554, suitable for larger households.

Average rent in Puyallup, WA

Last updated: October 19, 2025

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$2,020	965 sq. ft.
Studio	$1,649	573 sq. ft.
1 Bed	$1,691	716 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$2,048	1,010 sq. ft.
3 Beds	$2,554	1,292 sq. ft.

Puyallup, WA rent trends

Rental prices in Puyallup, WA have increased by 1.41% over the past year. The average rent moved from $1,992 to $2,020.

What's the typical rent budget in Puyallup, WA?

The largest share of rentals in Puyallup, WA (54%) fall between $1,501-$2,000 per month. This suggests that most people succesfully find suitable apartments within this price.

Do most people rent or own in Puyallup, WA?

8,109 or 49% of the households in Puyallup, WA are renter-occupied while 8,546 or 51% are owner-occupied.

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Average Rent in Puyallup, WA By Neighborhood

Neighborhood	Average Rent
Edgewood	$2,118
Puyallup City	$1,967

Puyallup | Rent Comparison by Neighborhood

Rent in Edgewood is 8% higher than in Puyallup City

$2,118

Edgewood rent is 5% higher than Puyallup average

Average Rent $2,118

$1,967

Puyallup City rent is 3% lower than Puyallup average

Average Rent $1,967

How Puyallup Compares to Other Cities

City	Average Rent
Puyallup	$2,020
Seattle	$2,252
Tacoma	$1,749
Spokane	$1,389
Everett	$1,886
Vancouver	$1,781
Bellevue	$2,751
Renton	$2,156
Spokane Valley	$1,416
Bothell	$2,284
Kent	$1,954
Federal Way	$1,878
Lakewood, WA	$1,653
Auburn, WA	$1,866
Lacey, WA	$1,869
SeaTac, WA	$1,787
Burien, WA	$1,927
Fife, WA	$1,843
Des Moines, WA	$1,804
Sumner, WA	$2,206
Tukwila, WA	$1,878

Where this data comes from

The rental statistics on this page were compiled by RentCafe.com, a nationwide apartment search website trusted by millions of renters to find apartments and houses for rent throughout the U.S.

Rent prices, trends, and apartment sizes were calculated based on data from our sister company, Yardi Matrix, an apartment market intelligence solution that covers approximately 90% of the U.S. metro area population. The data includes comprehensive information on all Puyallup apartment buildings with 50 or more units, totaling 23.5 million apartments across 181 U.S. markets.

Housing composition data was sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau, using the most recently available information by tenure.