Average Rent in Tukwila, WA and Rent Price Trends

Rent trends in Tukwila, WA

Average rent prices in Tukwila have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 8% since last year.

Rent trends

Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.

Compare rent prices in
Tukwila, WA

Rent prices in Tukwila vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Tukwila is $1,647, whereas a house costs $2,317. 1-bedroom apartments in Tukwila run $1,600 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,829.


Studio	$1,315	No Change	29%
1 bedroom	$1,599	2%	3%
2 bedroom	$1,814	3%	2%
3 bedroom	$3,095	3%	23%
4 bedroom	$3,200	42%	24%

		Listings
Allentown	$1,522
Cascade View	$1,650
Foster	$1,694
Mcmicken	$1,648
Riverton	$1,650
Thorndyke	$1,672
Tukwila Hill	$1,796
Tukwila South	$1,744
Tukwila Urban Center	$1,744


Apartments	$1,647	3%	No Change
Condos	$1,695	20%	No Change
Houses	$2,317	14%	No Change

Studio

Average rent

$1,315

Last year

29%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,599

Last 30 days

Last year

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,814

Last 30 days

Last year

3 bedroom

Average rent

$3,095

Last 30 days

Last year

23%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,200

Last 30 days

42%

Last year

24%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Tukwila, WA, broken down by the number of bedrooms, neighborhoods, and property types. The availability of data for each category is dependent on market inventory and will adjust depending on your selected filters.

How does rent in Tukwila, WA compare to other cities?

Compare median rent prices in Tukwila and Bainbridge Island by all bedroom counts and property types.

Tukwila

Median rent price$1,650

13%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$2,587

36%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Tukwila, WA is 36% lower than the median rent in Bainbridge Island, WA.

Average rent in nearby cities

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Discover rentals in Tukwila, WA

5d+ ago

Thorndyke house for rent in Tukwila

Furnished bedroom in co-living house | Secluded property close to transit, airport, hospitals

14813 46th Ave S, Tukwila, WA 98168

1 bed

1 bath

$978

3d ago

8.6

Very good

Riverside Terrace

14081 58th Ave S, Tukwila, WA 98168

2 beds

1 bath

$1,495–$1,555

Price drop

5d+ ago

Cascade View apartment for rent in Tukwila

Spacious top floor two bedroom apartment in the heart of Tukwila

14239 34th Ave S #403, Tukwila, WA 98168

2 beds

1 bath

$1,495

9h ago

8.3

Very good

La Vista Apartments

5555 S 152nd St, Tukwila, WA 98188

2 beds

1 bath

$1,550

5d+ ago

Cascade View apartment for rent in Tukwila

Top Floor Corner Two Bedroom Apartment with a Large Private Balcony

14239 34th Ave S #404, Tukwila, WA 98168

2 beds

1 bath

$1,575

12h ago

8.4

Very good

3721 S 152nd St

3721 S 152nd St, Tukwila, WA 98188

2 beds

1 bath

$1,795

5d+ ago

McMicken apartment for rent in Tukwila

15805 40th Pl S, Tukwila, WA 98188

2 beds

1 bath

$1,950

1d ago

Verified

12227 47th Ave S Tukwila, WA 98178

12227 47th Ave S, Tukwila, WA 98178

3 beds

2.5 baths

$3,180

$2,995

Price drop

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Frequently asked questions for Tukwila, WA

Quick answers to common questions about the Tukwila rental market.

How much is rent in Tukwila?

The average rent in Tukwila is $1,650 per month as of September 19, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Tukwila?

Average rent prices in Tukwila have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 8% since last year.

How does Tukwila rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Tukwila is 13% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $250 less per month.

Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Tukwila?

The most affordable neighborhoods in Tukwila are Allentown ($1,522/mo), Mcmicken ($1,648/mo), and Cascade View ($1,650/mo).

What salary do I need to afford rent in Tukwila?

To comfortably afford rent in Tukwila, you'd need to earn approximately $66,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

When is the best time of year to rent in Tukwila?

December and January offer the best rental opportunities in Tukwila, with less competition and lower prices compared to peak summer months. May typically sees the lowest rents of the year, while September commands the highest prices with roughly a 10% difference between these months.

Methodology

Rent prices are based on Zumper's rental listings from the past 30 days. Median rent is calculated across all available listings and property types on the platform. If you filter the page by bedroom count or property type, the pricing throughout the page will update automatically to reflect that segment of the rental market.

Household and population data come from the U.S. Census Bureau. Cost-of-living data is sourced from the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living Index (COLI).