Cheap Apartments for Rent in Tukwila, WA from $500 (44 Rentals)

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Seaview Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Seaview Apartments

22800 28th Ave SDes Moines, WA 98198
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Canopy Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Canopy Apartments

3435-3445 S 160th StSeatac, WA 98188
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Seattle's Best Affordable Neighborhoods

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Abbey Ridge
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Abbey Ridge

3035 S 204th StSeatac, WA 98198
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Seabreeze Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Seabreeze Apartments

14839 Military Rd SSeattle, WA 98168
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Tukwila, WA Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Tukwila, WA

Pricing Updated: 06/12/2025

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
Foster$2,322$1,35010
Duwamish$2,900$1,009280
Allentown$4,400$1,000107

Cheapest Available Tukwila Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Tukwila, WA is a Studio unit found at Reserve at SeaTac Senior Affordable Living in the Seattle-Tacoma International Airport neighborhood priced from $899. Ethiopian Village in the Dunlap neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,009. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Tukwila apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Reserve at SeaTac Senior Affordable LivingS1Studio,1BA$899
Ethiopian VillageStudioStudio,1BA$1,009
Filipino Community Village (Affordable, 55+)One Bedroom Homes for Seniors 55+1BR,1BA$1,205
Koz at Othello StationType CStudio,1BA$1,240
Willow CrossingStudio BStudio,1BA$1,250
Pine RidgeStudio Income and Rent Restricted at 50% MTSPStudio,1BA$1,260
GreentreeStudioStudio,1BA$1,275
Cubix at Othello ApartmentsStudio LoftStudio,1BA$1,280
The Mauna Kea Apartments (Age-Restricted/55+)Standard 2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1,310
Silverwood Park201 ST BStudio,1BA$1,325

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Tukwila, WA

As of June 12, 2025 the best value apartment in the Tukwila area is the $1.85 price per square foot 3x1.5 Model at Renovated 3 bed 1.5 bath. Modern Finishes in the in the Evansville neighborhood starting from $2,500. The second greatest value Tukwila apartment is the 2x2 Model at Skyview 3322 starting at $2,099 with a $1.87 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.
Renovated 3 bed 1.5 bath. Modern Finishes3x1.53BR,1.5BA$1.85
Skyview 33222x22BR,2BA$1.87
Park Hill2 Bed 2 Bath A2BR,2BA$1.79
La Vista Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.63
Whisperwood Apartments1x11BR,1BA$1.60
Waterview Crossing ApartmentsParkside1BR,1BA$1.91
Sunset ViewA11BR,1BA$1.90
Mar Vista Apartmentsone bed1BR,1BA$2.00
Tukwila Village Senior Living Apartments1 Bdrm 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.00
Reserve at SeaTac Senior Affordable LivingS1Studio ,1BA$1.85

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Getting Around Tukwila, WA

Walk Score®

44 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

52 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

44 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

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 $1,325.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Tukwila?

The cheapest apartment in Tukwila is Reserve at SeaTac Senior Affordable Living which is listed at $999, while the average apartment in Tukwila costs $3,207.

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 285 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 $843 which is $2,364 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Tukwila.

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