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Puyallup, WA

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Picturesque, small-town atmosphere in the shadow of the Cascades

Commuter Scenic Events Active Community Arts

Home of the famous Washington State Fair, the Daffodil Festival, and Meeker Days street festival, Puyallup is a city that loves to stay active. The location is perfect for commuters, just 10 miles from Tacoma and 35 miles from Seattle with rail service available to both cities. Mount Rainier is clearly visible from most parts of town, giving Puyallup a remarkable scenic value.

Downtown offers a highly walkable environment with many unique shopping and dining options, as well as the beautiful Pioneer Park and the adjacent Puyallup Public Library. The wildlife preserves of the Cascade Mountains are close at hand, making it easy to explore Washington’s natural beauty from your Puyallup rental.

Explore the City

Built in 1886, the historic Meeker Mansion once served as a marker on the Oregon Trail

The two-story Puyallup Public Library is located near Pioneer Park

Rent Trends

As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in Puyallup, WA is $1,277 for a studio, $1,578 for one bedroom, $1,904 for two bedrooms, and $2,369 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Puyallup has increased by 0.1% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,578/month
707 Sq Ft
House
$3,065/month
2,043 Sq Ft
Townhome
$1,977/month
1,129 Sq Ft
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Transportation

43

Car-Dependent

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

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

1

Minimal Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.

39

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

Woodland Elementary

Public

Grades K-6

571 Students

8
out of 10

Ridgecrest Elementary

Public

Grades K-6

479 Students

8
out of 10

Maplewood Elementary

Public

Grades PK-6

351 Students

7
out of 10

G W Edgerton Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-6

758 Students

6
out of 10

Emma L Carson Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-6

738 Students

6
out of 10

Doris Stahl Junior High School

Public

Grades 6-10

902 Students

6
out of 10

Glacier View Junior High

Public

Grades 7-9

832 Students

6
out of 10

Kalles Junior High

Public

Grades 7-9

831 Students

6
out of 10

Aylen Jr High

Public

Grades 7-9

711 Students

6
out of 10

Ballou Jr High

Public

Grades 7-9

890 Students

5
out of 10

Puyallup High School

Public

Grades 10-12

1,701 Students

7
out of 10

Gov John Rogers High School

Public

Grades 9-12

1,730 Students

6
out of 10

Emerald Ridge High School

Public

Grades 10-12

1,537 Students

6
out of 10

Doris Stahl Junior High School

Public

Grades 6-10

902 Students

6
out of 10

Open Doors

Public

Grades 9-12

81 Students

1
out of 10

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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.