What is the average apartment size in Tukwila?

The average size for a Tukwila, WA apartment is 774 square feet, but this number varies greatly depending on unit type, with cheap and luxury alternatives for houses and apartments alike. Studio apartments are the smallest and most affordable, 1-bedroom apartments are closer to the average, while 2-bedroom apartments and 3-bedroom apartments offer a more generous square footage.

What is the average rent in Tukwila?

As of Oct / 2025, the average rent in Tukwila is $1,844 per month, a 0.9% decrease from last year’s average of $1,861.

How much does rent cost by apartment size in Tukwila?

In Tukwila, studios rent for $1,484 per month, one-bedroom units average $1,727 per month, two-bedrooms cost around $2,052 per month, and three-bedroom apartments rent for about $2,594 per month

What is the average apartment size in Tukwila?

The typical apartment in Tukwila offers about 774 sq. ft. square feet of living space, though actual sizes vary depending on layout and amenities.

How large are apartments by bedroom count in Tukwila?

Studio apartments in Tukwila average 426 sq. ft., one-bedrooms offer 689 sq. ft., two-bedrooms are about 952 sq. ft., and three-bedroom apartments average 1,267 sq. ft.

Tukwila, WA Rental Market Trends

Q: What's the typical rent budget in Tukwila?

The typical rent budget in Tukwila ranges from $1,501 to $2,000 per month, with 58% of rentals in this range.

Q: Do most people rent or own in Tukwila?

In Tukwila, 60% of households rent while 40% own their homes, based on the latest U.S. Census data.

Last updated: November 18, 2025 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in Tukwila is $1,844, a 0.9% decrease compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $1,861.

Studio Apartments at $1,484 offer the most budget-friendly option with 426 square feet, ideal for single renters prioritizing location over space.

One-bedroom apartments provide 689 square feet for $1,727, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-beedroom units at $2,052 offer 952 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Three-bedroom apartments deliver maximum space (1,267 sq ft) for $2,594, suitable for larger households.

Average rent in Tukwila, WA

Last updated: November 18, 2025

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$1,844	774 sq. ft.
Studio	$1,484	426 sq. ft.
1 Bed	$1,727	689 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$2,052	952 sq. ft.
3 Beds	$2,594	1,267 sq. ft.

Tukwila, WA rent trends

Rental prices in Tukwila, WA have decreased by 0.9% over the past year. The average rent moved from $1,861 to $1,844.

What's the typical rent budget in Tukwila, WA?

The largest share of rentals in Tukwila, WA (58%) fall between $1,501-$2,000 per month. This suggests that most people succesfully find suitable apartments within this price.

Do most people rent or own in Tukwila, WA?

4,723 or 60% of the households in Tukwila, WA are renter-occupied while 3,195 or 40% are owner-occupied.

Access comprehensive real estate data and information on Yardi Matrix

Most affordable neighborhoods in Tukwila?

Normandy Park $1,653/month

Bryn Mawr-Skyway $1,735/month

SeaTac $1,802/month

All of these neighborhoods fall below the city wide average of $1,844/month.

Most expensive neighborhoods in Tukwila?

Issaquah $2,800/month

Snoqualmie $2,892/month

North Bend $3,257/month

These neighborhoods typically command higher rents due to location, amenities, and demand.

Average Rent in Tukwila, WA By Neighborhood

Neighborhood	Average Rent
North Bend	$3,257
Snoqualmie	$2,892
Issaquah	$2,800
Bellevue	$2,754
Sammamish	$2,701
Mercer Island	$2,642
Woodinville	$2,567
Redmond	$2,559
Kirkland	$2,540
Lakeland North	$2,490
Black Diamond	$2,490
Bridle Trails - Bellevue	$2,422
Newcastle	$2,417
Covington	$2,344
Seattle	$2,271
Maple Valley	$2,210
Kenmore	$2,155
Renton	$2,144
Fairwood	$2,109
Shoreline	$2,028
Enumclaw	$2,011
Lake Forest Park	$1,944
Kent	$1,936
Burien	$1,904
Federal Way	$1,902
White Center	$1,898
Auburn	$1,862
Boulevard Park	$1,860
Pacific	$1,814
Des Moines	$1,812
SeaTac	$1,802
Bryn Mawr-Skyway	$1,735
Normandy Park	$1,653

Tukwila | Rent Comparison by Neighborhood

Rent in Auburn is 32% lower than in Bellevue

$1,862

Auburn rent is 1% higher than Tukwila average

Average Rent $1,862

$2,754

Bellevue rent is 49% higher than Tukwila average

Average Rent $2,754

How Tukwila Compares to Other Cities

City	Average Rent
Tukwila	$1,844
Seattle	$2,271
Tacoma	$1,751
Spokane	$1,394
Vancouver	$1,751
Everett	$1,872
Bellevue	$2,754
Renton	$2,144
Kent	$1,936
Lynnwood	$2,108
Spokane Valley	$1,404
Kirkland	$2,540
Federal Way	$1,902
Redmond	$2,559
Bremerton	$1,719
Issaquah, WA	$2,800
Shoreline, WA	$2,028
Auburn, WA	$1,862
SeaTac, WA	$1,802
Des Moines, WA	$1,812
Burien, WA	$1,904

Where this data comes from

The rental statistics on this page were compiled by RentCafe.com, a nationwide apartment search website trusted by millions of renters to find apartments and houses for rent throughout the U.S.

Rent prices, trends, and apartment sizes were calculated based on data from our sister company, Yardi Matrix, an apartment market intelligence solution that covers approximately 90% of the U.S. metro area population. The data includes comprehensive information on all Tukwila apartment buildings with 50 or more units, totaling 23.5 million apartments across 181 U.S. markets.

Housing composition data was sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau, using the most recently available information by tenure.