What is the average apartment size in Puyallup City?

The average size for a Puyallup City, WA apartment is 944 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 City?

As of Sep / 2025, the average rent in Puyallup City is $1,967 per month, a 1.01% increase from last year’s average of $1,947.

What is the average apartment size in Puyallup City?

The typical apartment in Puyallup City offers about 944 sq. ft. square feet of living space, though actual sizes vary depending on layout and amenities.

Puyallup City, WA Rental Market Trends

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

The typical rent budget in Puyallup City ranges from $1,501 to $2,000 per month, with 63% of rentals in this range.

Q: Do most people rent or own in Puyallup City?

In Puyallup City, 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 City is $1,967, a 1.01% increase compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $1,947.

One-bedroom apartments provide 708 square feet for $1,668, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-beedroom units at $1,998 offer 986 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Three-bedroom apartments deliver maximum space (1,318 sq ft) for $2,532, suitable for larger households.

Average rent in Puyallup City, WA

Last updated: October 19, 2025

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$1,967	944 sq. ft.
Studio	n/a	n/a
1 Bed	$1,668	708 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$1,998	986 sq. ft.
3 Beds	$2,532	1,318 sq. ft.

Puyallup City, WA rent trends

Rental prices in Puyallup City, WA have increased by 1.01% over the past year. The average rent moved from $1,947 to $1,967.

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

The largest share of rentals in Puyallup City, WA (63%) 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 City, WA?

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

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Average Rent in Puyallup City, WA By Neighborhood

Neighborhood	Average Rent
Edgewood	$2,118

How Puyallup City Compares to Other Cities

City	Average Rent
Puyallup City	$1,967
Bothell	$2,284
Seattle	$2,252
Tacoma	$1,749
Bellevue	$2,751
Everett	$1,886
Spokane	$1,389
Vancouver	$1,781
Spokane Valley	$1,416
Kent	$1,954
Renton	$2,156
Burien, WA	$1,927
Federal Way, WA	$1,878
SeaTac, WA	$1,787
Auburn, WA	$1,866
Fife, WA	$1,843
Lakewood, WA	$1,653
Puyallup, WA	$2,020

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 City 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.