Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Tukwila South Neighborhood of Tukwila, WA from $400 (35 Rentals)

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Prose Southcenter
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$1,836 - $3,521
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500 Baker BlvdTukwila, WA 98188
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3110 S 216th St, Unit D1

3110 S 216th St
SeatacWA98198
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Skyview 3322
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$2,064 - $2,344
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Skyview 3322

3322 So 222nd PlKent, WA 98032
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Carriage House
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Carriage House

3602 S 180th PlSeatac, WA 98188

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Pine Ridge
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Pine Ridge

3725 S 180th StSeatac, WA 98188
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Windsor Heights
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Windsor Heights

17223 32nd AveSeattle, WA 98188
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Abbey Ridge
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Abbey Ridge

3035 S 204th StSeatac, WA 98198
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21640 30th Ave S
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21640 30th Ave S

21640 30th Ave SDes Moines, WA 98198
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Canopy Apartments
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Canopy Apartments

3435-3445 S 160th StSeatac, WA 98188
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Emerald Court
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Emerald Court

21600 24th Ave SDes Moines, WA 98198

Tukwila South, Tukwila, WA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Tukwila South Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Tukwila South area of Seattle, WA is a 1 Bed unit found at Heights by Vintage priced from $431. Reserve at SeaTac 55+ Active Senior Living has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $899. Here are the most affordable Tukwila South apartments for rent in Seattle, WA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Heights by Vintage1x1 B1BR,1BA$431
Reserve at SeaTac 55+ Active Senior LivingS2Studio,1BA$899
Pine Ridge1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom Rent Restricted at 40% HERA1BR,1BA$1,114
The Drexel Des Moines1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,335
Astral Apartments1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1,350
Shannon South1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,450
Sky View Park Villa1B/1B1BR,1BA$1,475
Madronas Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,495
Bayview Meadows Apartments1 Bedroom, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,500
AirmarkStudioStudio,1BA$1,540

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Tukwila South, WA

As of May 28, 2026 the best value apartment in the Tukwila South area is the $1.84 price per square foot 2x2 Model at Skyview 3322 in the in the North Central neighborhood starting from $2,064. The second greatest value Tukwila South apartment is the 2x1 Model at Heights by Vintage starting at $677 with a $0.89 price per square foot in the Central Des Moines neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Tukwila South apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Skyview 33222x22BR,2BA$1.84
Heights by Vintage2x12BR,1BA$0.89
The Drexel Des Moines1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.96
Madronas Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2.28
Landing at Angle LakeOne Bedroom - One Bath1BR,1BA$2.45
Shannon South1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.33
Sky View Park Villa1B/1B1BR,1BA$2.46
Astral Apartments1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$2.50
Sky Garden Park VillaSmall One Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.53
Reserve at SeaTac 55+ Active Senior LivingS2Studio ,1BA$1.85

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you our detailed rental search system called 'Lifestyle ratings', composed of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, and customized analysis for Seattle, Washington. Our Lifestyle Ratings help you zero-in on the perfect place to call home. This takes in many factors including rankings of the best places for easy access to the parks, luxury amenities, apartment communities for the kids, raising pets, transit options, and much more. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Tukwila South Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Tukwila South?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Tukwila South is under $1,540.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Tukwila South?

The cheapest apartment in Tukwila South is Heights by Vintage which is listed at $431, while the average apartment in Tukwila South costs $2,829.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Tukwila South?

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 42 regular apartments in Tukwila South that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

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