
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Thorndyke Neighborhood of Tukwila, WA from $1,000 (33 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Thorndyke area of Tukwila.


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Tukwila Village Senior Living Apartments

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Seasons

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Thorndyke, Tukwila, WA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Thorndyke?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thorndyke Studio Apartments | $1,649 | $1,025 | $2,159 |
| Thorndyke 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,864 | $1,190 | $2,821 |
| Thorndyke 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,104 | $1,310 | $3,450 |
| Thorndyke 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,365 | $1,766 | $6,830 |
| Thorndyke 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,989 | $1,989 | $1,989 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 33 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Thorndyke Neighborhood of Tukwila, WA.
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Cheapest Available Thorndyke Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Thorndyke area of Seattle, WA is a 1 Bed unit found at Creston Point priced from $1,190. Polaris at SeaTac 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Creston Point | Snoqualmie | 1BR,1BA | $1,190 |
| Polaris at SeaTac | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,230 |
| Whisperwood Apartments | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,261 |
| Avana at South Station | Studio - Renovated | Studio,1BA | $1,289 |
| The Mauna Kea Apartments (Age-Restricted/55+) | Standard 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1,310 |
| Greentree | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,333 |
| Tukwila Village Senior Living Apartments | 1 Bdrm 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,350 |
| Veranda Green Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,400 |
| Hill Crest Apartments | 1 bed 1 bath small | 1BR,1BA | $1,405 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Thorndyke, WA
As of February 02, 2026 the best value apartment in the Thorndyke area is the $0.89 price per square foot 13315 26th Ct S Model at 13315 26th Ct S in the in the Evansville neighborhood starting from $1,595. 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13315 26th Ct S | 13315 26th Ct S | 1BR,1BA | $0.89 |
| Springbrook Reserve | Two Bedroom, Two Bathroom | 2BR,2BA | $2.04 |
| Sunset View | A2 | 2BR,1BA | $1.67 |
| Seasons | Two Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.99 |
| La Vista Apartments | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.63 |
| Hillview Apartments | 2x1.5 | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.94 |
| Whisperwood Apartments | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $1.90 |
| Veranda Green Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.07 |
| Tukwila Village Senior Living Apartments | 1 Bdrm 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.01 |
| Creston Point | Chinook | 1BR,1BA | $1.77 |
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 $1,405.
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 $1,989.
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 86 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 $842 which is $1,147 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Thorndyke.
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