Last updated on June 27, 2026

Average rent in
Tukwila, WA

Median rent

Median rent in Tukwila

$1,635/mo

decreased by9%

vs previous year

The average rent in Tukwila is $1,635 per month as of June 2026. This is 16% below the national average rent, or $315 less per month.

$1.99

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Tukwila

31

for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Tukwila rentals at each price point

55%41%28%14%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 9% 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 $1,595, whereas a house costs $2,468. 1-bedroom apartments in Tukwila run $1,425 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,829.

Listings

Studio

$1,250

19%

36%

1 bedroom

$1,482

2%

13%

2 bedroom

$1,895

1%

7%

3 bedroom

$2,587

26%

26%

4 bedroom

$3,500

12%

No Change

Studio

Average rent

$1,250

Last 30 days

19%

Last year

36%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,482

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

13%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,895

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

7%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,587

Last 30 days

26%

Last year

26%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,500

Last 30 days

12%

Last year

No Change

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$1,635
decreased by16%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$2,725
increased by40%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Tukwila, WA is 40% lower than the median rent in Bainbridge Island, WA.

Discover rentals in Tukwila, WA

14239 34th Ave S #302 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Cascade View apartment for rent in Tukwila

2 beds

1 bath

$1,545

Apartment for rent

Available May 12

La Vista Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

8.3

Very good

La Vista Apartments

5555 S 152nd St, Tukwila, WA 98188

2 beds

1 bath

$1,550

Apartment for rent

3721 S 152nd St - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

8.4

Very good

3721 S 152nd St

3721 S 152nd St, Tukwila, WA 98188

2 beds

1–2 baths

$1,795–$1,895

Apartment for rent

15420 40th Ave S - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

9

Excellent

15420 40th Ave S

15420 40th Ave S, Tukwila, WA 98188

2 beds

1 bath

$1,800

Apartment for rent

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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 $1,635 per month as of June 20, 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 9% since last year.

How does Tukwila rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Tukwila is 16% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $315 less per month.

Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Tukwila?

The most affordable neighborhoods in Tukwila are Cascade View ($1,550/mo), Allentown ($1,595/mo), and Riverton ($1,755/mo).

What salary do I need to afford rent in Tukwila?

To comfortably afford rent in Tukwila, you'd need to earn approximately $65,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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

Tukwila's 2025 rental market shows 1-bedroom apartments averaging around $1,600 per month, while 2-bedroom units rent for around $1,900 per month. These figures reflect the current market conditions across the city's various neighborhoods.

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).

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