Cheap Apartments for Rent in Tukwila, WA from $500 (131 Rentals)

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$1,721 - $3,521
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500 Baker BlvdTukwila, WA 98188
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The Confluence
Studio to 3 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 Nov 1

721 S Rose St

SeattleWA98108

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property at 5915 S Cooper St

$1,225

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Aug 1

5915 S Cooper St, Unit Master BR BA

5915 S Cooper St
SeattleWA98118

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Tukwila, WA Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Tukwila, WA

Pricing Updated: 07/25/2026

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$3,253$1,10034
Allentown$14,831$999181
Foster$14,831$819186

Cheapest Available Tukwila Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Tukwila, WA is a Studio unit found at Reserve at SeaTac 55+ Active Senior Living in the Seattle-Tacoma International Airport neighborhood priced from $899. Reserve at Renton - 55+ Active Senior Living in the Spring Glen neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,000. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Tukwila apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Reserve at SeaTac 55+ Active Senior LivingS1Studio,1BA$899
Reserve at Renton - 55+ Active Senior LivingA11BR,1BA$1,000
Flourish on RainierStudio 50 Percent AMIStudio,1BA$1,050
Koz at Othello StationType BStudio,1BA$1,070
Cubix at Othello ApartmentsStudio S2Studio,1BA$1,195
Heights by Vintage1x1 B1BR,1BA$1,199
Atrium Court1x1 M601BR,1BA$1,199
Latitude 112A11BR,1BA$1,199
South Center Satelite Ii Apartments1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$1,250

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Tukwila, WA

As of July 25, 2026 the best value apartment in the Tukwila area is the $1.85 price per square foot 2x2 Model at Skyview 3322 in the in the North Central neighborhood starting from $2,071. The second greatest value Tukwila apartment is the Baskerville Model at Grandview Apartments starting at $2,010 with a $1.82 price per square foot in the Woodmont 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.
Skyview 33222x22BR,2BA$1.85
Grandview ApartmentsBaskerville2BR,2BA$1.82
Park Hill2 Bed 1 Bath G2BR,1BA$1.95
Kenny Apartments2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.91
SeasonsTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.89
South Center Satelite Ii Apartments2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$1.74
Sunset ViewA11BR,1BA$1.99
The Confluence2 Bedroom - 60% AMI2BR,1BA$1.91
14210 56th Ave S, Unit Apartment14210 56th Ave S1BR,1BA$1.67
Reserve at SeaTac 55+ Active Senior LivingS1Studio ,1BA$1.85

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Seattle Apartment Guide: Find Your Rental Near Tech Hubs like Amazon, Google, and Adobe

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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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 $1,250.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Tukwila?

The cheapest apartment in Tukwila is Reserve at SeaTac 55+ Active Senior Living which is listed at $999, while the average apartment in Tukwila costs $10,971.

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 213 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 $1,028 which is $9,943 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Tukwila.

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