Last updated on November 10, 2026

Average rent in
Tukwila, WA

Median rent

Median rent in Tukwila

$1,650/mo

decreased by5%

vs previous year

The average rent in Tukwila is $1,650 per month as of November 2026. This is 13% below the national average rent, or $250 less per month.

$2.02

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Tukwila

25

for rent on Zumper.com as of November 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Tukwila rentals at each price point

65%49%33%16%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in Tukwila, WA

Average rent prices in Tukwila have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 5% 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 $1,650, whereas a house costs $2,895. 1-bedroom apartments in Tukwila run $1,600 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,795.

Listings

Studio

$1,262

No Change

19%

1 bedroom

$1,600

3%

3%

2 bedroom

$1,797

No Change

5%

3 bedroom

$2,727

3%

5%

4 bedroom

$3,400

No Change

8%

Studio

Average rent

$1,262

Last year

19%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,600

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

3%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,797

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

5%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,727

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

5%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,400

Last year

8%

Thorndyke

Average rent

$1,687

Cascade View

Average rent

$1,675

Tukwila Hill

Average rent

$1,850

Mcmicken

Average rent

$1,725

Allentown

Average rent

$1,974

Riverton

Average rent

$1,790

Tukwila Urban Center

Average rent

$1,900

Tukwila South

Average rent

$1,879

Foster

Average rent

$1,725

Apartments

Average rent

$1,650

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

4%

Condos

Average rent

$1,997

Last 30 days

14%

Last year

29%

Houses

Average rent

$2,895

Last 30 days

7%

Last year

21%

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
decreased by13%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$2,962
increased by56%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Tukwila, WA is 44% lower than the median rent in Bainbridge Island, WA.

Discover rentals in Tukwila, WA

14813 46th Ave S - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Thorndyke house for rent in Tukwila

1 bed

1 bath

$978

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
Lai - 14440 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.6

Very good

Lai - 14440

14440 34th Ave S, Tukwila, WA 98168

2 beds

1 bath

$1,340

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
La Vista Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

35m ago

8.3

Very good

La Vista Apartments

5555 S 152nd St, Tukwila, WA 98188

1–2 beds

1 bath

$1,350–$1,550

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
Riverside Terrace - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

8.6

Very good

Riverside Terrace

14081 58th Ave S, Tukwila, WA 98168

2 beds

1 bath

$1,365

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
Hill Crest Apartments - Photo 1 of 1
Rent special

4d ago

7.9

Very good

Hill Crest Apartments

14893 Interurban Ave S, Tukwila, WA 98168

1–2 beds

1 bath

$1,305–$3,780

Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.
Sunrise Suites - Photo 1 of 1

7h ago

8.1

Very good

Sunrise Suites

13530 37th Ave S, Tukwila, WA 98168

1 bed

1 bath

$1,650–$2,050

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
Tukwila Station Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

4h ago

8.5

Very good

Tukwila Station Apartments

3700 Southcenter Blvd, Tukwila, WA 98188

1–2 beds

1 bath

$1,495–$1,950

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
14210 56th Ave S #NA - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Tukwila Hill house for rent in Tukwila

1 bed

1 bath

$1,899

Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.
Tukwila Station Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

4h ago

8.5

Very good

Tukwila Station Apartments

3700 Southcenter Blvd, Tukwila, WA 98188

1–2 beds

1 bath

$1,495–$1,950

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
14239 34th Ave S #403 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Cascade View apartment for rent in Tukwila

2 beds

1 bath

$1,450

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
15210 Macadam Rd S - Photo 1 of 1

48m ago

Tukwila Hill house for rent in Tukwila

2 beds

2 baths

$1,800

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
Tanager Grove Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

7h ago

8

Very good

Tanager Grove Apartments

6214 S 153rd St, Tukwila, WA 98188

1–2 beds

1 bath

$1,527–$2,358

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
Cottage Woods - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.9

Very good

Cottage Woods

4025 Southcenter Blvd, Tukwila, WA 98188

1 bed

1 bath

$1,725

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
14239 34th Ave S #403 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Cascade View apartment for rent in Tukwila

2 beds

1 bath

$1,450

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
Riverside Terrace - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

8.6

Very good

Riverside Terrace

14081 58th Ave S, Tukwila, WA 98168

2 beds

1 bath

$1,365

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
Lai - 14440 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.6

Very good

Lai - 14440

14440 34th Ave S, Tukwila, WA 98168

2 beds

1 bath

$1,340

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
La Vista Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

35m ago

8.3

Very good

La Vista Apartments

5555 S 152nd St, Tukwila, WA 98188

1–2 beds

1 bath

$1,350–$1,550

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
4220 S 116th St - Photo 1 of 1

57m ago

Allentown house for rent in Tukwila

3 beds

2.5 baths

$3,300

Price dropped $100Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
15210 Macadam Rd S - Photo 1 of 1

48m ago

Tukwila Hill house for rent in Tukwila

2 beds

2 baths

$1,800

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
Hill Crest Apartments - Photo 1 of 1
Rent special

4d ago

7.9

Very good

Hill Crest Apartments

14893 Interurban Ave S, Tukwila, WA 98168

1–2 beds

1 bath

$1,305–$3,780

Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.

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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 November 7, 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 5% 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 Cascade View ($1,675/mo), Thorndyke ($1,687/mo), and Mcmicken ($1,725/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).