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The Confluence
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Confluence

3481 S 152nd StTukwila, WA 98188

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property at 721 S Rose St

$1,100 - $1,400

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Jul 1

721 S Rose St

SeattleWA98108

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Veranda Green Apartments
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$1,350 - $2,062
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Veranda Green Apartments

11301 26th Ave SBurien, WA 98168
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Tukwila, WA Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Tukwila, WA

Pricing Updated: 04/26/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Tukwila, WA area range in price from to with an overall median price of . Here is today’s list neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Tukwila Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Duwamish$1,962$1,00947
Allentown$2,331$807209
Foster$2,377$1,100249

Cheapest Available Tukwila Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Tukwila, WA is a Studio unit found at Filipino Community Village (Affordable, 55+) in the Mercer Heights neighborhood priced from $594. Reserve at SeaTac 55+ Active Senior Living in the Seattle-Tacoma International Airport neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $899. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Tukwila apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Filipino Community Village (Affordable, 55+)Studio Homes for Seniors 55+Studio,1BA$594
Reserve at SeaTac 55+ Active Senior LivingS1Studio,1BA$899
Reserve at Renton - 55+ Active Senior LivingA11BR,1BA$900
Heights by Vintage1x1 B1BR,1BA$999
Ethiopian VillageStudioStudio,1BA$1,009
Pine RidgeStudio Rent Restricted at 40% HERAStudio,1BA$1,036
Willow CrossingStudio A1Studio,1BA$1,050
Koz at Othello StationType DStudio,1BA$1,060
Samaki Commons3 Bedroom 1 Bath3BR,1BA$1,105
Cubix at Othello ApartmentsStudio S2Studio,1BA$1,195

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Tukwila, WA

As of April 26, 2026 the best value apartment in the Tukwila area is the $1.37 price per square foot 9411 50th Ave S Model at 9411 50th Ave S in the in the Dunlap neighborhood starting from $2,325. The second greatest value Tukwila apartment is the 2x2 Model at Skyview 3322 starting at $1,986 with a $1.77 price per square foot in the North Central neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Tukwila apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
9411 50th Ave S9411 50th Ave S3BR,2BA$1.37
Skyview 33222x22BR,2BA$1.77
Alaire Apartment HomesTwo Bedroom, Two Bathroom (1030 sq ft)2BR,2BA$1.90
Latitude 112B12BR,2BA$1.78
La Vista Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.63
Taylor Creek Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.85
Kingway Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bath - 80% AMI2BR,1BA$1.84
Whisperwood Apartments1x11BR,1BA$1.45
Heights by Vintage1x1 B1BR,1BA$1.84
Filipino Community Village (Affordable, 55+)Studio Homes for Seniors 55+Studio ,1BA$1.70

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Picking the Perfect Seattle Neighborhood for College Life

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Tukwila Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Tukwila?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Tukwila is under $1,195.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Tukwila?

The cheapest apartment in Tukwila is Filipino Community Village (Affordable, 55+) which is listed at $634, while the average apartment in Tukwila costs $2,223.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Tukwila?

Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 226 regular apartments in Tukwila that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Tukwila?

Cheap apartments in Tukwila have an average cost of $1,018 which is $1,205 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Tukwila.

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