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Rental Market Trends in Tukwila, WA

What is the average rent in Tukwila, WA?

$1,477/month

Average Rent

694 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

-0.6%

Decrease in the Last Year

As of June 2025, the average rent in Tukwila, WA is $1,477 per month. For comparison, the national average rent price in the US is currently $1,627/month, which means Tukwila rent prices are 9% lower than the national average. When you rent an apartment in Tukwila, you can expect to pay about $1,578 per month for a studio, $1,477 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,857 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $2,054 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$1,578/month
508 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,477/month
694 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,857/month
935 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,054/month
1,274 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,495/month
951 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$4,067/month
2,192 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 decreased by 0.6%, which averages out to $8 less per month.

Market Trends Over Time   The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
Last Updated June 2025
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Rent Ranges in Tukwila, WA
Last Updated June 2025
$1,501 - $2,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Tukwila, WA
Percentage*
Rent Range
0% Below $700/month
8% $700 - $1,000/month
30% $1,001 - $1,500/month
54% $1,501 - $2,000/month
8% Above $2,000/month

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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Tukwila?

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

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
McMicken
$1,646/month
690 Sq Ft
Sunnydale Gardens
$1,646/month
690 Sq Ft
Thorndyke
$1,687/month
634 Sq Ft
Tukwila Urban Center
$2,049/month
712 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Tukwila?

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

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Tukwila Urban Center
$2,049/month
712 Sq Ft
Thorndyke
$1,687/month
634 Sq Ft
McMicken
$1,646/month
690 Sq Ft
Sunnydale Gardens
$1,646/month
690 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
$2,049/month
712 Sq Ft
Thorndyke
$1,687/month
634 Sq Ft
McMicken
$1,646/month
690 Sq Ft
Sunnydale Gardens
$1,646/month
690 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 $1,477, you’ll want to make about $4,923 per month or $59,076 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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Apartment Averages

McMicken

Tukwila, WA

Tukwila Urban Center

Tukwila, WA

Studio
-
$1,623/month
One Bedroom
$1,696/month
$1,701/month
Two Bedroom
$2,016/month
$2,012/month
Three Bedroom
$2,395/month
$6,515/month
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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 June 2025.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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