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Rental Market Trends in Tukwila, WA

What is the average rent in Tukwila, WA?

$1,568/month

Average Rent

677 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

+0.4%

Increase in the Last Year

As of May 2026, the average rent in Tukwila, WA is $1,568 per month. For comparison, the national average rent price in the US is currently $1,644/month, which means Tukwila rent prices are 5% lower than the national average. When you rent an apartment in Tukwila, you can expect to pay about $1,541 per month for a studio, $1,568 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,863 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $2,081 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$1,541/month
442 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,568/month
677 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,863/month
930 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,081/month
1,274 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,596/month
506 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,898/month
1,896 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$4,504/month
2,268 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 0.4%, which averages out to $7 more per month.

Market Trends Over Time   The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
Last Updated May 2026
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Rent Ranges in Tukwila, WA
Last Updated May 2026
$1,501 - $2,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Tukwila, WA
Percentage*
Rent Range
0% Below $700/month
5% $700 - $1,000/month
27% $1,001 - $1,500/month
59% $1,501 - $2,000/month
8% Above $2,000/month

Rent by Neighborhood

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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Tukwila?

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

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Thorndyke
$1,680/month
659 Sq Ft
McMicken
$1,725/month
711 Sq Ft
Tukwila Urban Center
$2,041/month
690 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Tukwila?

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

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Tukwila Urban Center
$2,041/month
690 Sq Ft
McMicken
$1,725/month
711 Sq Ft
Thorndyke
$1,680/month
659 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
$2,041/month
690 Sq Ft
Thorndyke
$1,680/month
659 Sq Ft
McMicken
$1,725/month
711 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 $1,568, you’ll want to make about $5,226 per month or $62,712 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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How does Tukwila, WA compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?

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Apartment Averages

Thorndyke

Tukwila, WA

Tukwila Urban Center

Tukwila, WA

Studio
$1,299/month
$1,598/month
One Bedroom
$1,448/month
$1,763/month
Two Bedroom
$1,785/month
$2,013/month
Three Bedroom
$1,933/month
$6,857/month
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Studio - 2 Beds

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$1,779 - $3,174

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Methodology

† 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 February 2026.

Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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