Studio Apartment Rent in Puyallup, WA
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Puyallup, Washington as of August 2026. That's +28% lower than the citywide median of $2,251 and +26% above the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio in Puyallup
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income guideline (the threshold above which households are considered rent-burdened), here's what you need to earn to comfortably afford a studio at the current median rent.
Rent by apartment size in Puyallup
Compare Puyallup's median rent across every apartment size.
Cheapest cities for a studio in Washington
| # | City | Studio rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Aberdeen | $790 |
| 2 | Port Angeles | $800 |
| 3 | Pullman | $800 |
| 4 | Chehalis | $870 |
| 5 | Sedro-Woolley | $893 |
| 6 | Ellensburg | $910 |
| 7 | Longview | $930 |
| 8 | Moses Lake | $940 |
| 9 | Cheney | $950 |
| 10 | Kelso | $950 |
| 11 | Shelton | $970 |
| 12 | Spokane | $974 |
| 13 | Wenatchee | $990 |
| 14 | Yakima | $1,027 |
| 15 | Spokane Valley | $1,036 |
Most expensive cities for a studio in Washington
| # | City | Studio rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sammamish | $3,255 |
| 2 | Snoqualmie | $3,060 |
| 3 | Issaquah | $2,815 |
| 4 | Maple Valley | $2,610 |
| 5 | Woodinville | $2,540 |
| 6 | Bothell | $2,473 |
| 7 | North Bend | $2,310 |
| 8 | Mukilteo | $2,310 |
| 9 | Covington | $2,310 |
| 10 | Lake Stevens | $2,280 |
| 11 | Newcastle | $2,260 |
| 12 | Bellevue | $2,184 |
| 13 | Edmonds | $2,180 |
| 14 | Kenmore | $2,140 |
| 15 | Monroe | $2,130 |
Nearby cities — studio rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 5 of these cities have cheaper studio rents than Puyallup.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Puyallup |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sumner, WA | 6.3 mi | $1,630 | +$4 (0%) |
| Fife, WA | 6.5 mi | $1,630 | +$4 (0%) |
| Milton, WA | 6.6 mi | $1,990 | +$364 (+22%) |
| Clover Creek, WA | 6.6 mi | $1,555 | $-71 (-4%) |
| Midland, WA | 7.1 mi | $1,401 | $-225 (-14%) |
| Pacific, WA | 8.1 mi | $1,436 | $-190 (-12%) |
| Graham, WA | 8.7 mi | $1,570 | $-56 (-3%) |
| Spanaway, WA | 8.9 mi | $1,590 | $-36 (-2%) |
| Bonney Lake, WA | 9.5 mi | $1,850 | +$224 (+14%) |
| Parkland, WA | 10.1 mi | $1,290 | $-336 (-21%) |
| Federal Way, WA | 10.7 mi | $1,471 | $-155 (-10%) |
| Auburn, WA | 11.3 mi | $1,499 | $-127 (-8%) |
Studio rent in Puyallup — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Puyallup?
As of August 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Puyallup, Washington is $1,626 per month. This is +28% below the citywide median of $2,251.
What income do you need to afford a studio in Puyallup?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $65,040 ($5,420/month gross), which works out to roughly $31.27/hour at a full-time job.
Is Puyallup expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Puyallup's studio median of $1,626 is +26% above the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 72th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Puyallup rank for studio rent in Washington?
Among the 103 cities in Washington with studio data, Puyallup ranks #62 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Puyallup?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include Clover Creek ($1,555), Midland ($1,401), Pacific ($1,436).