Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Tukwila South Neighborhood of Tukwila, WA from $500 (30 Rentals)

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4346 S 178th St

SeatacWA98188

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Carriage House
Studio Apartments

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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1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Canopy Apartments

3435-3445 S 160th StSeatac, 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
2 Bedroom Apartments

21640 30th Ave S

21640 30th Ave SDes Moines, WA 98198
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Emerald Court
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Emerald Court

21600 24th Ave SDes Moines, WA 98198
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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 Studio unit found at Reserve at SeaTac 55+ Active Senior Living priced from $899. Heights by Vintage has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $999. Here are the most affordable Tukwila South apartments for rent in Seattle, WA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Reserve at SeaTac 55+ Active Senior LivingS1Studio,1BA$899
Heights by Vintage1x1 B1BR,1BA$999
Pine RidgeStudio Rent Restricted at 40% HERAStudio,1BA$1,036
Astral Apartments1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1,350
Viewpoint Apartment0x1 SmallStudio,1BA$1,392
AirmarkStudioStudio,1BA$1,480
Landing at Angle LakeOne Bedroom - One Bath1BR,1BA$1,495
Madronas Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,495
Bayview Meadows Apartments1 Bedroom, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,500
Brookstone ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,595

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Tukwila South, WA

As of April 13, 2026 the best value apartment in the Tukwila South area is the $1.80 price per square foot 2x2 Model at Skyview 3322 in the in the North Central neighborhood starting from $2,019. The second greatest value Tukwila South apartment is the Two Bedroom Model at Brookstone Apartments starting at $2,015 with a $2.24 price per square foot in the North Central 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$1.80
Brookstone ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$2.24
Waterview Crossing ApartmentsParkside1BR,1BA$2.00
Landing at Angle LakeOne Bedroom -One Bath Large1BR,1BA$2.48
Madronas Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2.28
SandpiperOne Bedroom One Bath1BR,1BA$2.49
Astral Apartments1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$2.50
Heights by Vintage1x1 A1BR,1BA$2.14
Sky Garden Park VillaSmall One Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.53
Reserve at SeaTac 55+ Active Senior LivingS2Studio ,1BA$2.06

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Tukwila South, Tukwila, WA

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

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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 $1,595.

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

The cheapest apartment in Tukwila South is Reserve at SeaTac 55+ Active Senior Living which is listed at $999, while the average apartment in Tukwila South costs $2,439.

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 36 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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