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Rental Market Trends in Tukwila, WA

What is the average rent in Tukwila, WA?

$1,581/month

Average Rent

684 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

+0%

Increase in the Last Year

As of January 2026, the average rent in Tukwila, WA is $1,581 per month. For comparison, the national average rent price in the US is currently $1,623/month, which means Tukwila rent prices are 3% lower than the national average. When you rent an apartment in Tukwila, you can expect to pay about $1,610 per month for a studio, $1,581 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,882 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $2,070 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$1,610/month
508 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,581/month
684 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,882/month
932 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,070/month
1,274 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,539/month
710 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,253/month
917 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,606/month
1,610 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$3,589/month
2,004 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Tukwila, WA?

In the past year, rent has increased by 0%, which averages out to $1 more per month.

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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Tukwila?

Based on current rent prices, Thorndyke, McMicken and Sunnydale Gardens are the most affordable neighborhoods in Tukwila.

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Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Thorndyke
$1,565/month
555 Sq Ft
McMicken
$1,674/month
687 Sq Ft
Sunnydale Gardens
$1,674/month
687 Sq Ft
Tukwila Urban Center
$2,152/month
720 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Tukwila?

Based on current rent prices, Tukwila Urban Center, McMicken and Sunnydale Gardens are the most expensive neighborhoods in Tukwila.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Tukwila Urban Center
$2,152/month
720 Sq Ft
McMicken
$1,674/month
687 Sq Ft
Sunnydale Gardens
$1,674/month
687 Sq Ft
Thorndyke
$1,565/month
555 Sq Ft

Which Tukwila neighborhoods have the most rentals available?

The neighborhoods in Tukwila with the most apartments available are Tukwila Urban Center, Thorndyke and McMicken .

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Tukwila Urban Center
$2,152/month
720 Sq Ft
Thorndyke
$1,565/month
555 Sq Ft
McMicken
$1,674/month
687 Sq Ft
Sunnydale Gardens
$1,674/month
687 Sq Ft
This information is based on data collected by CoStar Group researchers.†

What salary do I need to live comfortably in Tukwila, WA?

Because the average rent in Tukwila is $1,581, you’ll want to make about $5,270 per month or $63,240 per year. The general guideline is to pay no more than 30 percent of your monthly income on rent. However, you’ll want to consider additional factors, such as your monthly bills and other expenses. Use our rent affordability calculator to help determine how much to budget for rent.

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Apartment Averages

Thorndyke

Tukwila, WA

Tukwila Urban Center

Tukwila, WA

Studio
$1,336/month
$1,598/month
One Bedroom
$1,513/month
$1,755/month
Two Bedroom
$1,795/month
$2,079/month
Three Bedroom
$1,919/month
$6,830/month
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$1,645 - $3,410

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† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in November 2025.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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