
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Thorndyke Neighborhood of Tukwila, WA from $900 (33 Rentals)
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14813 46th Ave S

Tukwila Village Senior Living Apartments

Hill Crest Apartments

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The Mauna Kea Apartments (Age-Restricted/55+)

North Hill

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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 | $1,760 | $1,100 | $2,751 |
| Thorndyke 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,819 | $900 | $2,600 |
| Thorndyke 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,125 | $1,380 | $3,622 |
| Thorndyke 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,369 | $1,600 | $2,964 |
| Thorndyke 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,266 | $2,226 | $2,626 |
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 Cambridge Park Villa priced from $1,329. LARC at Burien (Senior Housing 55+) has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,349. Here are the most affordable Thorndyke apartments for rent in Seattle, WA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cambridge Park Villa | Spruce | 1BR,1BA | $1,329 |
| LARC at Burien (Senior Housing 55+) | The Puffin | 1BR,1BA | $1,349 |
| Tukwila Village Senior Living Apartments | 1 Bdrm 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,350 |
| Hill Crest Apartments | 1 bed 1 bath small | 1BR,1BA | $1,370 |
| The Mauna Kea Apartments (Age-Restricted/55+) | Standard 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1,380 |
| Greentree | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,396 |
| Park Hill | 1 Bed 1 Bath E | 1BR,1BA | $1,420 |
| Shannon South | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,450 |
| Whisperwood Apartments | 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $1,450 |
| North Hill | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,455 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Thorndyke, WA
As of June 06, 2026 the best value apartment in the Thorndyke area is the $2.04 price per square foot Two Bedroom, Two Bathroom Model at Springbrook Reserve Condominiums in the in the Allentown neighborhood starting from $2,190. The second greatest value Thorndyke apartment is the 2x1 Model at Whisperwood Apartments starting at $1,450 with a $1.41 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Springbrook Reserve Condominiums | Two Bedroom, Two Bathroom | 2BR,2BA | $2.04 |
| Whisperwood Apartments | 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $1.41 |
| Sky View Park Villa | 2B/1B | 2BR,1BA | $1.93 |
| Seasons | Two Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.89 |
| Sunset View | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.99 |
| Cielo | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.84 |
| The Confluence | 2 Bedroom - 60% AMI | 2BR,1BA | $2.07 |
| Cottage Woods | 1x1 Lower | 1BR,1BA | $2.07 |
| Park Hill | 1 Bed 1 Bath E | 1BR,1BA | $1.97 |
| Tukwila Village Senior Living Apartments | 1 Bdrm 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.01 |
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 $1,455.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Thorndyke?
The cheapest apartment in Thorndyke is Cambridge Park Villa which is listed at $1,329, while the average apartment in Thorndyke costs $2,375.
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 71 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 $938 which is $1,437 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Thorndyke.
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