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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 1 Bed unit found at Skyway Apartments priced from $1,145. Creston Point has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,190. Here are the most affordable Thorndyke apartments for rent in Seattle, WA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Skyway Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,145
Creston PointSnoqualmie1BR,1BA$1,190
Veranda Green ApartmentsStudio, 1 bathStudio,1BA$1,230
Polaris at SeaTacStudioStudio,1BA$1,230
Avana at South StationStudio - RenovatedStudio,1BA$1,300
The Mauna Kea Apartments (Age-Restricted/55+)Standard 2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1,310
Tukwila Village Senior Living Apartments1 Bdrm 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,350
GreentreeStudioStudio,1BA$1,391
Adara at SeaTacA7 MFTE1BR,1BA$1,399

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Thorndyke, WA

As of October 24, 2025 the best value apartment in the Thorndyke area is the $2.09 price per square foot Two Bedroom, Two Bathroom Model at Springbrook Reserve in the in the Allentown neighborhood starting from $2,200. The second greatest value Thorndyke apartment is the 2x1 Model at Whisperwood Apartments starting at $2,062 with a $2.00 price per square foot in the Evansville 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.
Springbrook ReserveTwo Bedroom, Two Bathroom2BR,2BA$2.09
Whisperwood Apartments2x12BR,1BA$2.00
Sunset ViewA22BR,1BA$1.98
Park Hill2 Bed 1 Bath D2BR,1BA$1.56
La Vista Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.63
Taylor Creek Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.92
Solana Apartments2 Bedroom 1.5 Bath (A)2BR,1.5BA$2.16
Creston PointChinook1BR,1BA$1.77
Tukwila Village Senior Living Apartments1 Bdrm 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.01
Hill Crest Apartments1 bed 1 bath small1BR,1BA$2.20

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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
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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

What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?

  • Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
  • Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

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 $1,399.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Thorndyke?

The cheapest apartment in Thorndyke is Skyway Apartments which is listed at $1,145, while the average apartment in Thorndyke costs $2,275.

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 139 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 $871 which is $1,404 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Thorndyke.

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