How much does it cost to rent in Puyallup, WA?

As of July 2026, the median monthly rent in Puyallup, WA is $2,246. This figure is based on aggregated data from public sources and community-submitted rents.

Is Puyallup cheaper than other Washington cities?

Puyallup is one of the pricier cities in Washington, ranking #36 out of 110 cities tracked at $2,246/mo.

When was Puyallup rent data last updated?

Puyallup rent data reflects July 2026 and was last refreshed on July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.

City Report · WA

Puyallup

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Pop. 42,746·36th most expensive in Washington·Puyallup rents are up 8.5% over the past year

Median rent (all units)

$2,246/mo

Year-over-Year

+8.5%

Month-over-Month

+1.9%

vs US Median

+$281

Rising (Monthly)

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Puyallup · $2,246

More expensive than 71% of US cities · National median $1,965/mo

Rent Reality Score

68/100

Good value

OverheatedFairGreat value

Rents are 9% below what Puyallup's 10-year trend predicts — a better deal than its own history suggests.

Actual rent

$2,246/mo

Expected by trend

$2,468/mo

The Rent Reality Score compares today's median rent to where Puyallup's own long-run trajectory projects it should be. See the full rankings →

Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio

$1,626

1 BR

$1,842

2 BR

$2,262

3 BR

$3,170

4 BR+

$3,620

Research median

$2,262/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

Rent trends

12-month history

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost

$26,952/yr

At $2,246/mo median

Rent Market Meter

Strong Landlord's Market

Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market

Rents are up 8.5% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.

Based on rent-price momentum (+8.5% YoY, +1.9% MoM), not inventory.

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Demographics

Who lives here

Puyallup, WA is roughly split between renters and owners, has a median income above the national average, 29.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population

42,746

Median income

$97,826

Median age

36.5

Renters

47.9%

Age distribution

22.2%

26.4%

24.9%

16.2%

Under 1822.2%

18–3426.4%

35–5424.9%

55–6410.3%

65+16.2%

Gender

48.6%

51.4%

Male48.6%

Female51.4%

Race & ethnicity

72.3%

White72.3%

Black4%

Hispanic11.2%

Asian5.7%

Other6.9%

Education (25+)

28.8%

35.4%

29.4%

No HS diploma6.4%

HS diploma28.8%

Some college35.4%

Bachelor's+29.4%

Housing tenure

52.1%

47.9%

Owner52.1%

Renter47.9%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2021 vs 2026

How Puyallup, WA has changed in 5 years

Rent

$1,733 → $2,246

up 29.6%

Income

$81,224 → $97,826

up 20.4%

Population

42,366 → 42,746

up 0.9%

Renter share

49.4% → 47.9%

-1.5 pts

Bachelor's+

25.7% → 29.4%

+3.7 pts

Median age

37.3 → 36.5

-0.8 yrs

Compared with 2021, rent in Puyallup, WA has climbed by $513 per month, settling near $2,246 after starting the period at $1,733. Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $81,224 in 2021 to $97,826 more recently. Rent outpaced income growth by roughly 9.2 percentage points, which means renters are spending a larger slice of each paycheck on housing than they did in 2021. About 47.9% of households rent today, against 49.4% in 2021. Educational attainment has shifted as well, with the share of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher climbed from 25.7% to 29.4%. These shifts give renters and would-be renters a longer baseline for sizing up today's listings against the Puyallup, WA market of 2021.

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Salary vs rent

Can you afford rent in Puyallup on your salary?

At $2,246/mo, how Puyallup rent compares to typical pay (30% rule).

Registered Nurse

Avg $105,818/yr · Rent = 25.5% income

affordable

Elementary School Teacher

Avg $75,130/yr · Rent = 35.9% income

stretched

Police Officer

Avg $86,542/yr · Rent = 31.1% income

stretched

Software Developer

Avg $154,683/yr · Rent = 17.4% income

very comfortable

Lawyer

Avg $197,646/yr · Rent = 13.6% income

very comfortable

Firefighter

Avg $70,347/yr · Rent = 38.3% income

stretched

Truck Driver

Avg $63,515/yr · Rent = 42.4% income

rent-burdened

Electrician

Avg $78,288/yr · Rent = 34.4% income

stretched

By apartment size

Puyallup rent by bedroom count

Median rent for each apartment size in Puyallup. Click any size for full breakdown.

Local insights

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About renting in Puyallup, WA

Last updated: July 20, 2026

The median rent in Puyallup is $2,246/mo as of July 2026. A studio apartment averages $1,626/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $2,262/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $1,842/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $3,170/mo.

At 28% of local median household income ($97,826/yr), Puyallup ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 8.5% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Puyallup an affordable city for renters?

Puyallup is considered affordable for renters. At $2,246/mo, rent takes approximately 28% of the local median household income ($97,826/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Puyallup falls comfortably within that range.

How much income do you need to rent in Puyallup?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $90,000/year (~$43/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,246/mo in Puyallup. The local median household income is $97,826/yr, meaning the typical Puyallup household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Puyallup?

Rent in Puyallup has increased 8.5% over the past year as of July 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Which Puyallup neighborhoods have the lowest rent?

The most affordable ZIP codes in Puyallup are 98371 ($1,874/mo), 98373 ($1,965/mo), and 98372 ($2,104/mo). Citywide, the median rent in Puyallup is $2,246/mo.

How does Puyallup rent compare to other cities in Washington?

Puyallup is one of the pricier cities in Washington for rent, ranking #36 out of 110 tracked cities at $2,246/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Puyallup?

Several nearby cities have lower median rents than Puyallup ($2,246/mo): Fife ($1,927/mo), Clover Creek ($2,077/mo), Edgewood ($2,106/mo).

What percentage of Puyallup residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 47.9% of Puyallup households are renters, while 52.1% are owner-occupied. Puyallup leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does Puyallup rent compare to the national average?

Puyallup's median rent of $2,246/mo is $281 (14%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo. Within Washington, it ranks #36 out of 110 tracked cities.

Income Affordability

28%

AFFORDABLE

At $2,246/mo, rent takes ~28% of Puyallup's median household income ($97,826/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Puyallup 28%Benchmark 30%

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