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El Matador Apartments
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El Matador Apartments
14828 Military Rd S,
Tukwila,
WA
98168
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About El Matador Apartments
Explore your new place at El Matador Apartments in Tukwila. This community is located at 14828 Military Rd. S in Tukwila. Schedule a time to see the current floorplan options. The professional leasing team is ready and waiting for you to visit. Experience a better way of living at El Matador Apartments. Contact or drop by to check the availability and schedule a tour today.
El Matador Apartments is an apartment community located in King County and the 98168 ZIP Code. This area is served by the Tukwila School District attendance zone.
Community Amenities
- Public Transportation
- Walk-Up
- Pool
Apartment Features
Refrigerator
Tub/Shower
Disposal
Patio
- Heating
- Tub/Shower
- Disposal
- Kitchen
- Oven
- Range
- Refrigerator
- Patio
14828 Military Rd S,
Tukwila,
WA
98168
Tukwila’s name comes from the Chinook Jargon word for “hazelnut,” nodding to trees that once blanketed this King County area south of Seattle. Sitting at the crossroads of major freeways, rail lines, and the Duwamish River, the city has become a bustling Puget Sound commercial hub. Westfield Southcenter draws regional shoppers, while the Museum of Flight showcases aviation history tied to Boeing’s deep local roots. Parks and trails line the Duwamish River corridor throughout the city.
Renters find diverse options, from garden-style apartments in quiet residential areas to amenity-rich communities near retail and transit corridors. While high-rises are rare, well-maintained mid-size complexes offer easy freeway access to Seattle, Renton, and SeaTac. Light rail connects Tukwila regionally, making car-free living more feasible than in comparably sized suburbs. The city delivers both affordability relative to Seattle and convenient access to everything.
Learn more about living in Tukwila
Average Prices by Area
Compare neighborhood and city base rent averages by bedroom.
| Cascade View | Tukwila, WA | |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | - | $1,546 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,373 | $1,569 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,526 | $1,867 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $2,354 | $2,064 |
Education
| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 14 min | 6.4 mi | |
| Drive: | 15 min | 8.0 mi | |
| Drive: | 18 min | 8.4 mi | |
| Drive: | 19 min | 11.7 mi |
El Matador Apartments is within 14 minutes or 6.4 miles from Highline Community College. It is also near Renton Technical College and South Seattle Comm. Coll..
Schools
Public Elementary School
Grades PK-5
457 Students
Attendance Zone
Public Elementary School
Grades PK-5
370 Students
Attendance Zone
Public Middle School
Grades 6-8
574 Students
Attendance Zone
Public High School
Grades 9-12
864 Students
Attendance Zone
Private Elementary, Middle & High School
Grades PK-12
48 Students
Nearby
Private Elementary & Middle School
Grades K-8
Nearby
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The GreatSchools Rating helps parents compare schools within a state based on a variety of school quality indicators and provides a helpful picture of how effectively each school serves all of its students. Ratings are on a scale of 1 (below average) to 10 (above average) and can include test scores, college readiness, academic progress, advanced courses, equity, discipline and attendance data. We also advise parents to visit schools, consider other information on school performance and programs, and consider family needs as part of the school selection process.
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Transportation options available in Tukwila include Rainier Beach, located 4.6 miles from El Matador Apartments. El Matador Apartments is near Seattle-Tacoma International, located 2.5 miles or 8 minutes away, and Seattle Paine Field International, located 34.8 miles or 49 minutes away.
| Transit / Subway | Distance | ||
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| Transit / Subway | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 10 min | 4.6 mi | |
| Drive: | 13 min | 5.7 mi | |
| Drive: | 17 min | 8.7 mi | |
| Drive: | 17 min | 9.7 mi | |
| Drive: | 19 min | 11.2 mi |
| Commuter Rail | Distance | ||
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| Commuter Rail | Distance | ||
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Drive: | 18 min | 10.9 mi |
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Drive: | 31 min | 23.0 mi |
| Drive: | 36 min | 26.9 mi | |
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Drive: | 42 min | 28.5 mi |
| Drive: | 40 min | 30.1 mi |
| Airports | Distance | ||
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| Airports | Distance | ||
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Seattle-Tacoma International
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Drive: | 8 min | 2.5 mi |
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Seattle Paine Field International
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Drive: | 49 min | 34.8 mi |
Walkability Near El Matador Apartments
Getting Around
What do Walkability, Transit, Drivability, and Bikeability mean?
Walkability measures the walking distance to day-to-day needs.
Transit measures access to public transportation.
Drivability measures congestion, parking availability, and access to major roads.
Bikeability measures the suitability for cycling.
How It Works
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
50
/ 100
Some Public Transit
Transit
50
/ 100
Very Drivable
Drivability
80
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
50
/ 100
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What do Walkability, Transit, Drivability, and Bikeability mean?
Walkability measures the walking distance to day-to-day needs.
Transit measures access to public transportation.
Drivability measures congestion, parking availability, and access to major roads.
Bikeability measures the suitability for cycling.
How It Works
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Soundscore™
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HowLoud What is a Sound Score Rating? A Sound Score Rating aggregates noise caused by vehicle traffic, airplane traffic and local sources. How It WorksTime and distance from El Matador Apartments.
| Shopping Centers | Distance | ||
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| Shopping Centers | Distance | ||
| Walk: | 9 min | 0.5 mi | |
| Drive: | 3 min | 1.5 mi | |
| Drive: | 6 min | 2.2 mi |
El Matador Apartments has 3 shopping centers within 2.2 miles, which is about a 6-minute drive. The miles and minutes will be for the farthest away property.
| Parks and Recreation | Distance | ||
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| Parks and Recreation | Distance | ||
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Highline SeaTac Botanical Garden
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Drive: | 3 min | 1.2 mi |
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Eagle Landing Park
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Drive: | 9 min | 4.3 mi |
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Kubota Gardens
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Drive: | 9 min | 4.5 mi |
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Seahurst Park
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Drive: | 10 min | 4.7 mi |
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Lakeridge Park
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Drive: | 14 min | 5.9 mi |
El Matador Apartments has 5 parks within 5.9 miles, including Highline SeaTac Botanical Garden, Eagle Landing Park, and Seahurst Park.
| Hospitals | Distance | ||
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| Hospitals | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 3 min | 1.4 mi | |
| Drive: | 7 min | 3.8 mi | |
| Drive: | 10 min | 6.4 mi |
El Matador Apartments has 3 hospitals within 6.4 miles, the nearest is Cascade Behavioral Hospital which is 1.4 miles away and a 3 minute drive.
| Military Bases | Distance | ||
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| Military Bases | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 37 min | 17.5 mi | |
| Drive: | 78 min | 57.3 mi |
El Matador Apartments is 17.5 miles from Fort Lawton Military Reserve, and is convenient to other military bases, including East Park Naval Reserve.
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What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address. Transit Score® measures access to public transit. Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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14828 Military Rd S
Tukwila, WA 98168