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Milton, WA

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Bask in natural beauty near countless amenities in Greater Seattle

Suburban Scenic Lush Peaceful Convenient Picturesque Welcoming Growing Accessible Commuter

Situated about 25 miles south of Seattle and eight miles east of Tacoma, Milton is a growing suburb steeped in lush natural beauty. Milton residents enjoy a laidback atmosphere along with access to numerous parks, such as Lake Tapps Park, Game Farm Park, West Hylebos Wetlands Park, and Swan Creek Park, where outdoor recreation abounds.

Milton is also within minutes of attractions like Wild Waves Theme and Water Park, Emerald Queen Casino, and Muckleshoot Casino. There are plenty of shopping options near Milton as well, with South Hill Mall and the Outlet Collection located within close proximity. Quick access to I-5 and Seattle Tacoma International Airport makes commuting and traveling from Milton a breeze.

Rent Trends

As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in Milton, WA is $1,595 for one bedroom, $2,078 for two bedrooms, and $2,748 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Milton has increased by 0.9% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,595/month
682 Sq Ft
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Transportation

37

Car-Dependent

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.

37

Somewhat Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

Schools

Endeavour Intermediate

Public

Grades 2-5

603 Students

Rating Unavailable

Discovery Primary School

Public

Grades PK-2

496 Students

Rating Unavailable

Surprise Lake Middle School

Public

Grades 6-7

650 Students

3
out of 10

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Confluence Trail
  • Rhododendron Species Botanical Garden
  • Puyallup Riverfront Trail
  • Loyalty Park
  • Swan Creek Park

Airports

  • Seattle-Tacoma International

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2025.