Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Thorndyke Neighborhood of Tukwila, WA from $1,100 (37 Rentals)

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Seabreeze Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Seabreeze Apartments

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

Cheapest Available Thorndyke Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Thorndyke area of Seattle, WA is a Studio unit found at Polaris at SeaTac priced from $1,230. Veranda Green Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,230. Here are the most affordable Thorndyke apartments for rent in Seattle, WA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Polaris at SeaTacStudioStudio,1BA$1,230
Veranda Green ApartmentsStudio, 1 bathStudio,1BA$1,230
The Mauna Kea Apartments (Age-Restricted/55+)Standard 2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1,310
GreentreeStudioStudio,1BA$1,333
Avana at South StationStudio - RenovatedStudio,1BA$1,349
Tukwila Village Senior Living Apartments1 Bdrm 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,350
Creston PointChinook1BR,1BA$1,390
Adara at SeaTacA7 MFTE1BR,1BA$1,399
Whisperwood Apartments1x11BR,1BA$1,431
North HillStudioStudio,1BA$1,450

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Thorndyke, WA

As of December 11, 2025 the best value apartment in the Thorndyke area is the $1.75 price per square foot 13051 40th Ave S Model at 13051 40th Ave S, Unit 2 in the in the Evansville neighborhood starting from $2,100. The second greatest value Thorndyke apartment is the Two Bedroom, Two Bathroom Model at Springbrook Reserve starting at $2,190 with a $2.04 price per square foot in the Allentown neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Thorndyke apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
13051 40th Ave S, Unit 213051 40th Ave S2BR,1BA$1.75
Springbrook ReserveTwo Bedroom, Two Bathroom2BR,2BA$2.04
Park Hill2 Bed 1 Bath D2BR,1BA$1.56
La Vista Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.63
SeasonsTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.99
Whisperwood Apartments1x11BR,1BA$1.66
Sky View Park Villa1B/1B1BR,1BA$1.91
Creston PointSnoqualmie1BR,1BA$1.95
Sunnydale1x11BR,1BA$2.07
Tukwila Village Senior Living Apartments1 Bdrm 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.01

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Thorndyke, Tukwila, WA

Ranked #4

Among cities in Washington for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around the Thorndyke Neighborhood in Tukwila, WA

Walk Score®

48 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

39 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

57 / 100

Good Transit

Many nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Thorndyke Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Thorndyke?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Thorndyke is under $1,450.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Thorndyke?

The cheapest apartment in Thorndyke is Creston Point which is listed at $1,190, while the average apartment in Thorndyke costs $2,144.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Thorndyke?

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 93 regular apartments in Thorndyke 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 Thorndyke?

Cheap apartments in Thorndyke have an average cost of $811 which is $1,333 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Thorndyke.

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