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Average Rent in Tukwila 98188 & Rent Trends
Rent prices and market trends across 1 apartment community in Tukwila 98188, Renton, WA. Updated daily.
Market Average
$1,705/mo
Lowest Available
$1,445/mo
cheapest unit on market
Communities
1
tracked daily
Units Listed
17
available now
Price Cuts This Week in Tukwila 98188
13 listed units across 1 building offering studio units in Tukwila 98188 dropped their asking rent in the past 7 days, an average cut of $58/mo. These are the largest cuts, tracked unit by unit with daily price checks.
| Apartment | Unit | Last Week | Now | Cut |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avana at South Station | Unit 11, E202 | $2,078 | $1,946 | $132 |
| Avana at South Station | Unit 4, B108 | $2,073 | $1,941 | $132 |
| Avana at South Station | Unit 8, C101 | $2,053 | $1,921 | $132 |
| Avana at South Station | Unit 5, B201 | $2,042 | $1,911 | $131 |
| Avana at South Station | Unit 17, G207 | $1,881 | $1,824 | $57 |
| Avana at South Station | Unit 2, A203 | $1,475 | $1,445 | $30 |
| Avana at South Station | Unit 19, H106 | $2,001 | $1,972 | $29 |
| Avana at South Station | Unit 1, A101 | $1,618 | $1,591 | $27 |
Tukwila 98188 vs Renton, WA Average
Tukwila 98188 is cheaper than the Renton, WA average by $520/mo (23%). The citywide average is $2,225/mo across all neighborhoods.
Is Rent Going Up or Down in Tukwila 98188?
As of August 2026, the average rent in Tukwila 98188 is $1,705 per month across 1 apartment community and 17 available units.
The most affordable option is Avana at South Station starting at $1,445/mo. By unit type, a studio averages $1,705/mo.
Prices range from $1,445 to $1,953 per month. The most common price point is the $1,800 range, where 7 units are currently listed.
Rent Price Distribution
Rent by Bedroom Type in Tukwila 98188
Rent Prices by Apartment in Tukwila 98188
| Property | Starting at | Average | Units | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avana at South Station | $1,445/mo | $1,705/mo | 17 | 3.3 |
Frequently Asked Questions About Rent in Tukwila 98188
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Built on the 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Minimum to afford average rent
$68,000/year
Based on the 30 percent rule, using our tracked average rent of $1,705/mo.
Comfortable income
$82,000/year
Based on the 25 percent rule, leaving more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($1,445/mo), you need to earn at least $58,000/year.
Median household income in Tukwila 98188 is $96,626 , about 18% above the comfortable-living threshold.
Cost of living in Tukwila 98188
Overall prices in Tukwila 98188 runs above the national average by about 13% (BEA Regional Price Parity index 112.7, where 100 equals the U.S. average). The breakdown below estimates monthly costs for a single adult, using national consumer-spending baselines from the Bureau of Labor Statistics scaled by Tukwila 98188's regional price parities.
| Category | Monthly estimate |
|---|---|
| Rent (market average) | $1,705 |
| Utilities | $652 |
| Groceries | $584 |
| Transportation | $1,553 |
| Healthcare | $758 |
| Other goods and services | $1,212 |
| Estimated total | $6,464/mo |
Population
105,279
Median household income
$96,626
Census median rent
$1,923/mo
Rent as % of income
32.2%
Median age
36.5
Mean commute
30 min
Methodology
Rent data
Sourced directly from each tracked apartment community and refreshed every 24 hours. Every listed unit price on this page is real and listed today.
Cost of living
Estimates combine national consumer-spending baselines from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (Consumer Expenditure Survey) with the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities (MARPP dataset). Both are peer-reviewed federal data releases published annually.
Salary to live comfortably
Applies the standard 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income rule on top of the listed rent. This is the same affordability guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Demographic figures
Median household income, population, median age, commute time, Census median rent, and rent as percentage of income come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates, the most recent complete release.
Cost of living and demographic figures were last published in 2023.
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