The Retreat at Pullman offers apartments near Washington State University in a cottage-style community with spacious shared floor plans and amenities designed to support both privacy and connection. From study booths and a computer lab to a heated pool, dog park, basketball court, and golf simulator, the property is built around everyday student living. The questions below are meant to help students, parents, and guarantors better understand what life is like at these student apartments in Pullman, WA, from leasing and furnishings to amenities, policies, and resident support.
1. Location and Proximity to Campus
The Retreat at Pullman is 1.8 miles from Washington State University. The community is also close to several academic buildings and student destinations on campus.
The Retreat at Pullman is close to Fulmer Hall at 1.8 miles, Todd Hall at 1.9 miles, Johnson Hall at 1.9 miles, Webster Physical Sciences Building at 2.0 miles, and Carpenter Hall at 2.0 miles. It is also near the Compton Union Building at 1.8 miles, Owen Science Library at 1.9 miles, the Student Recreation Center at 2.0 miles, Martin Stadium at 2.1 miles, and Pullman College Hill at 2.0 miles.
The Retreat at Pullman is close to Pullman College Hill at 2.0 miles and several WSU destinations, including the Compton Union Building, Student Recreation Center, and Martin Stadium.
2. Units, Floor Plans, and Furnishings
The Retreat at Pullman offers 2-bedroom, 3-bedroom, 4-bedroom, 5-bedroom, and 6-bedroom apartments.
Yes! The apartments include a furniture package with:
- 50″ Smart TV
- Coffee table
- Dining table with 4 chairs
- Barstools
- Entertainment table
- End table
- Sofa
- Accent chair
- Queen bedframe and mattress
- Desk with chair
- 4-drawer dresser
- Bedside table
The dining table with 4 chairs is excluded from the Oakview floor plan.
The kitchens include two-toned cabinetry, granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, a kitchen island with bar seating, and an undermount sink with a modern gooseneck faucet. Appliances include a refrigerator, range, microwave, and dishwasher.
Yes! Every apartment includes an in-unit washer and dryer.
Yes! Private bedroom and bathroom options are available.
3. Amenities and Shared Spaces
Residents have access to a game room, pool table, lounge area, coffee bar, clubhouse cafe space, and indoor golf simulator. These shared spaces give residents places to relax, socialize, and hang out close to home.
Yes! The Retreat at Pullman has a heated pool, hot tub, poolside cabana, and sauna.
Yes! The property includes a group study room and private study booths.
Yes! The property includes a fitness center with cardio equipment, strength training equipment, and functional workout equipment.
4. Study Areas and Academic Support Spaces
The Retreat at Pullman includes a group study room, private study booths, and a computer lab. These spaces give residents dedicated places to focus on coursework and studying.
Yes! Residents have access to a computer lab with Macs and PCs.
5. Fitness, Recreation, and Outdoor Features
The fitness center includes five treadmills, five ellipticals, one stair climber, strength training machines, cable machines, free weights and barbells, benches, a TRX training system, medicine balls, and a TKO heavyweight punching bag. This setup supports cardio, strength training, and functional workouts.
Outdoor amenities include a bag toss area, dog park, basketball court, fire pit, and cabanas. The property also features a heated pool and a poolside cabana for outdoor relaxation.
6. Technology and Wi-Fi
Yes! High-speed WiFi is available throughout the property.
7. Pet Policies
Yes! Up to two animals are allowed per unit with approval before move-in.
Yes. Aggressive breeds are not permitted, including Chow Chow, German Shepherd, Doberman Pinscher, Mastiff breeds, Staffordshire Terrier breeds, Pit Bull, Rottweiler, Cane Corso, Akita, Siberian Husky, Dogo Argentino, Alaskan Malamute, Wolf-hybrid, and mixes of those breeds.
No. Exotic animals are not permitted, including parrots, toucans, snakes, ferrets, fish tanks, and insects.
All pets and animals must be disclosed and approved before move-in. Applicants must complete a pet profile through PetScreening.
Pet fees include $35 in monthly pet fees and a $300 one-time deposit.
8. On-Site Management and Maintenance
Yes! The Retreat at Pullman has an on-site management team dedicated to supporting residents throughout their living experience.
The on-site team helps with maintenance requests during office hours. The team also assists with package delivery, lease questions, and general resident support.
The property uses FOB-controlled building access. An on-site courtesy officer is also present during certain hours.
9. Community Events and Resident Programming
Yes! The Retreat at Pullman hosts resident events as part of its community programming.
Resident programming is designed to help residents feel like they belong, fit in, and are cared for. The P.A.W.S. model supports philanthropic, academic, wellness, and social growth.
10. General Property Information
The Retreat at Pullman was built in 2020.
The Retreat at Pullman has 187 units and 767 beds.
The address is 2045 NE Merman Dr, Pullman, WA 99163.
Yes! The Retreat at Pullman offers roommate matching through RoomSync. Roommates are matched using a survey that uses lifestyle preferences, hobbies, daily schedules, and similar living habits to help you find a compatible roommate.
The Retreat at Pullman offers individual leases, which means each resident signs their own lease agreement and is only responsible for their own installment payments and any applicable fees. Housing contracts last for 12 months, running from the beginning of August until late July. This provides peace of mind for residents and guarantors, since one person is not financially responsible for the entire apartment or for a roommate’s missed payments.
Residents can pay their monthly installments online through the resident portal linked at the top of this page.