This two-bedroom, one-bathroom residence in Tukwila, Washington offers a practical and well-organized single-floor layout. The kitchen features warm wood cabinetry extending to the upper walls, white tile flooring, a coil-burner electric range, a full-size refrigerator, and a white countertop with an integrated sink — providing solid functionality for everyday cooking. The two bedrooms are carpeted and bright, each benefiting from natural light filtering through vertical-blind windows. Both bedrooms include sliding-door closets with gold-toned hardware, offering generous storage. Baseboard heating units run beneath the windows in the bedrooms, ensuring comfortable warmth. The full bathroom is cleanly appointed with a tub/shower combination, a wall-mounted sink, and tile flooring. Hallways connect the rooms efficiently, and a balcony extends the living space outdoors. The overall color palette is neutral throughout — cream walls, light carpet, and wood-toned doors and trim — creating a clean, move-in-ready feel. The layout, as seen in the dollhouse view, makes efficient use of the available floor area, with logical flow between the living, sleeping, and kitchen spaces.
The Mauna Kea Apartments (Age-Restricted/55+)
11133 51st Ave S,
Tukwila,
WA
98178
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Total Monthly Price
$1,380 - $1,525
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Bedrooms
1 - 2 bd
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Bathrooms
1 - 2 ba
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Square Feet
590 - 1,050 sq ft
Discover your new place at The Mauna Kea Apartments (Age-Restricted/55+) in Tukwila, WA. You'll find this community at 11133 51st Ave S. in the 98178 area of Tukwila. The professional leasing team is ready to show you our community. Make your move to The Mauna Kea Apartments (Age-Restricted/55+). Contact us or stop in to see available floor plans.
Highlights
- Floor to Ceiling Windows
- Yard
- Pool
- Deck
- Controlled Access
- Sundeck
- Picnic Area
- Elevator
- Balcony
Pricing & Floor Plans
Fees and Policies
The fees listed below are community-provided and may exclude utilities or add-ons. All payments are made directly to the property and are non-refundable unless otherwise specified.
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One-Time Basics
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Application Fee Per Applicant$50
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Due at Move-In
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Security Deposit - RefundableSecurity deposit is potentially fully refundable based on returned condition of the apartment unit. Charged per unit.$600
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Property Fee Disclaimer: Based on community-supplied data and independent market research. Subject to change without notice. May exclude fees for mandatory or optional services and usage-based utilities.
Details
Utilities Included
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Water
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Trash Removal
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Sewer
Lease Options
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6 mo
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Short term lease
Property Information
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Built in 1968
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56 units/5 stories
Specialty Housing Details
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This property is intended and operated for occupancy by persons 55 years of age or older.
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About The Mauna Kea Apartments (Age-Restricted/55+)
Discover your new place at The Mauna Kea Apartments (Age-Restricted/55+) in Tukwila, WA. You'll find this community at 11133 51st Ave S. in the 98178 area of Tukwila. The professional leasing team is ready to show you our community. Make your move to The Mauna Kea Apartments (Age-Restricted/55+). Contact us or stop in to see available floor plans.
The Mauna Kea Apartments (Age-Restricted/55+) is an apartment community located in King County and the 98178 ZIP Code. This area is served by the Seattle Public Schools attendance zone.
Unique Features
- Parking, Garage, Pool, Gym, Storage
Contact
Community Amenities
Pool
Fitness Center
Laundry Facilities
Elevator
- Wi-Fi
- Laundry Facilities
- Controlled Access
- 24 Hour Access
- Recycling
- Wheelchair Accessible
- Elevator
- Storage Space
- Walk-Up
- Fitness Center
- Pool
- Bicycle Storage
- Sundeck
- Picnic Area
Apartment Features
Dishwasher
Washer/Dryer Hookup
High Speed Internet Access
Yard
Refrigerator
Tub/Shower
Disposal
Patio
Indoor Features
- High Speed Internet Access
- Washer/Dryer Hookup
- Heating
- Smoke Free
- Cable Ready
- Storage Space
- Tub/Shower
- Handrails
- Framed Mirrors
- Wheelchair Accessible (Rooms)
Kitchen Features & Appliances
- Dishwasher
- Disposal
- Eat-in Kitchen
- Kitchen
- Oven
- Range
- Refrigerator
- Breakfast Nook
Model Details
- Carpet
- Vinyl Flooring
- Dining Room
- Views
- Linen Closet
- Double Pane Windows
- Window Coverings
- Large Bedrooms
- Floor to Ceiling Windows
- Balcony
- Patio
- Deck
- Yard
- Lawn
- Garden
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 TukwilaCompare neighborhood and city base rent averages by bedroom.
| Rainier Beach | Tukwila, WA | |
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| Studio | - | $1,537 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,523 | $1,578 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,553 | $1,870 |
| 3 Bedrooms | - | $2,036 |
- Wi-Fi
- Laundry Facilities
- Controlled Access
- 24 Hour Access
- Recycling
- Wheelchair Accessible
- Elevator
- Storage Space
- Walk-Up
- Sundeck
- Picnic Area
- Fitness Center
- Pool
- Bicycle Storage
- Parking, Garage, Pool, Gym, Storage
- High Speed Internet Access
- Washer/Dryer Hookup
- Heating
- Smoke Free
- Cable Ready
- Storage Space
- Tub/Shower
- Handrails
- Framed Mirrors
- Wheelchair Accessible (Rooms)
- Dishwasher
- Disposal
- Eat-in Kitchen
- Kitchen
- Oven
- Range
- Refrigerator
- Breakfast Nook
- Carpet
- Vinyl Flooring
- Dining Room
- Views
- Linen Closet
- Double Pane Windows
- Window Coverings
- Large Bedrooms
- Floor to Ceiling Windows
- Balcony
- Patio
- Deck
- Yard
- Lawn
- Garden
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| Thursday | By Appointment |
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| Saturday | By Appointment |
| Sunday | By Appointment |
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 1.7 miles from The Mauna Kea Apartments (Age-Restricted/55+). The Mauna Kea Apartments (Age-Restricted/55+) is near Seattle-Tacoma International, located 7.5 miles or 15 minutes away, and Seattle Paine Field International, located 32.3 miles or 45 minutes away.
| Transit / Subway | Distance | ||
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| Transit / Subway | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 5 min | 1.7 mi | |
| Drive: | 8 min | 2.7 mi | |
| Drive: | 13 min | 6.2 mi | |
| Drive: | 13 min | 7.2 mi | |
| Drive: | 22 min | 15.0 mi |
| Commuter Rail | Distance | ||
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| Commuter Rail | Distance | ||
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Drive: | 14 min | 8.4 mi |
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Drive: | 35 min | 25.5 mi |
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Drive: | 39 min | 26.1 mi |
| Drive: | 40 min | 29.5 mi | |
| Drive: | 44 min | 32.7 mi |
| Airports | Distance | ||
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Seattle-Tacoma International
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Drive: | 15 min | 7.5 mi |
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Seattle Paine Field International
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Drive: | 45 min | 32.3 mi |
Time and distance from The Mauna Kea Apartments (Age-Restricted/55+).
| Shopping Centers | Distance | ||
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| Shopping Centers | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 5 min | 1.5 mi | |
| Drive: | 8 min | 3.3 mi | |
| Drive: | 8 min | 4.0 mi |
| Parks and Recreation | Distance | ||
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Kubota Gardens
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Walk: | 19 min | 1.0 mi |
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Lakeridge Park
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Drive: | 6 min | 2.0 mi |
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Pritchard Island Beach
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Drive: | 6 min | 2.0 mi |
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Seward Park
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Drive: | 11 min | 3.6 mi |
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Highline SeaTac Botanical Garden
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Drive: | 9 min | 4.2 mi |
| Hospitals | Distance | ||
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| Hospitals | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 8 min | 3.8 mi | |
| Drive: | 13 min | 6.7 mi | |
| Drive: | 14 min | 7.1 mi |
| Military Bases | Distance | ||
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| Military Bases | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 33 min | 16.1 mi | |
| Drive: | 77 min | 57.3 mi | |
| Drive: | 81 min | 59.9 mi |
The Mauna Kea Apartments (Age-Restricted/55+) Photos
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The Mauna Kea Apartments (Age-Restricted/55+)
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2BR, 1BA - 880SF
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Exercise Room
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Community Room
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Laundry Room
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2BR, 1BA - 880SF - Kitchen
While this property does not provide in‑unit laundry, on‑site laundry facilities are available for shared resident use.
Select utilities are included in rent at this property, including water, trash removal, and sewer. Residents are responsible for any other utilities not listed.
Parking is available at this property. Fees may apply depending on the type of parking offered. Contact this property for details.
This property has one to two-bedrooms with rent ranges from $1,380/mo. to $1,525/mo.
This property does not allow pets, though service animals are always welcome in accordance with applicable laws.
A good rule of thumb is to spend no more than 30% of your gross income on rent. Based on the lowest available rent of $1,380 for a one-bedroom, you would need to earn about $55,200 per year to qualify. Want to double-check your budget? Calculate how much rent you can afford with our Rent Affordability Calculator.
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