1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Burien, WA (235 Rentals)

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15510 6th Ave SW
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15510 6th Ave SW

15510 6th Ave SWBurien, WA 98166
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Rise Apartments
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Rise Apartments

415-419 SW 154th StBurien, WA 98166
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Fenton Place
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Fenton Place

601 S 152nd StBurien, WA 98148
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ISLE OF THE SKYE
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ISLE OF THE SKYE

15801 S 4th AveBurien, WA 98166

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872 SW 135th St
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872 SW 135th St

872 SW 135th StBurien, WA 98146
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1205 SW 124th St
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1205 SW 124th St

1205 SW 124th StBurien, WA 98146
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Landmarc II
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Landmarc II

417 SW 155th StBurien, WA 98166
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Landmarc I
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Landmarc I

416 SW 155th StBurien, WA 98166
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432 SW 155th St
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432 SW 155th St

432 SW 155th StBurien, WA 98166

Burien - One of the Best Affordable Neighborhoods in Seattle

Named as one of the Best Affordable Neighborhoods to rent in Seattle, WA by our , Local Expert Sharon Stallings. See how it ranks!

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222 SW 154th St
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222 SW 154th St

222 SW 154th StBurien, WA 98166
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617 SW 156th St
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617 SW 156th St

617 SW 156th StBurien, WA 98166
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Garden House
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Garden House

15524 8th Ave SWBurien, WA 98166
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Lake Apartments
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Lake Apartments

1020 SW 156th StBurien, WA 98166
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Cedar Court
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Cedar Court

15621 4th Ave SBurien, WA 98166
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Willo Apartments
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Willo Apartments

441-443 SW 154th StBurien, WA 98166

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Burien 1 Bedroom Apartment Units with Current Availability by Neighborhood

Availability Confirmed As of: May 19, 2025

There are currently 303 available 1 Bedroom apartment units in Burien, WA neighborhoods that range in price from $1,325 to $2,395. Heres is today's list of the top neighborhoods in Burien with the most available 1 Bedroom apartments:

NeighborhoodAvailable UnitsMedian PriceMin Price
Downtown Burien96$1,727$1,335
Seahurst78$1,785$1,373
Seatac74$1,675$1,325
Normandy Park55$1,675$1,325

Largest Available Burien 1 Bedroom Apartments

The largest available 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Burien, WA is found at Century Plaza in the Burien South neighborhood and is 800 square feet priced from $1,620. Elevation 16 in the Shorewood neighborhood has the second largest 1 Bedroom, which is sized at 725 square feet and currently listed start at $2,295. Here is today’s list of the largest available 1 Bedroom units in Burien:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
Century Plaza1 Bed 1 Bath800 Sq Ft$1,620
Elevation 16One Bedroom D725 Sq Ft$2,295
Cameo Apartments1BR/1.0BA700 Sq Ft$1,495
Garden Pointe1 Bedroom 1 Bath700 Sq Ft$1,850
Coronado Springs1x1 TB 60679 Sq Ft$1,373
Alcove at SeahurstHarper675 Sq Ft$1,525
Spinnaker Apartments1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom652 Sq Ft$1,793
Latitude 112A2613 Sq Ft$1,656
Adara at SeaTacA1531 Sq Ft$1,866

Cheapest Available Burien 1 Bedroom Apartments

As of May 19, 2025 the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Burien, WA is the A1 Model starting from $999 at Reserve at SeaTac Senior Affordable Living in the Seattle-Tacoma International Airport neighborhood. The second most affordable Burien 1 Bedroom is the 1BR/1.0BA Model at DT071 Avilon starting at $1,225 in the Shorewood neighborhood. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Burien is currently $1,758. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in Burien:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
Reserve at SeaTac Senior Affordable LivingA1$999
DT071 Avilon1BR/1.0BA$1,225
VINTAGE AT BURIENPlan A | Age 55+$1,335
Coronado Springs1x1 TA 60$1,349
Westcrest Apartments: Leasing Specials!1 Bed, 1 Bath$1,395
Arise Highline1BR/1.0BA$1,490
Cameo Apartments1BR/1.0BA$1,495
Bayview Meadows1 Bedroom, 1 Bath$1,500
Burien Place Apartment Homes1BR/1.0BA$1,500

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Burien Overview

For those who are looking for a beautiful city in the Pacific Northwest to call home, Burien, WA is the place to go. Burien apartments are among the most popular living options for those who are flocking to this area. Furthermore, apartments in Burien, WA are extremely affordable. Therefore, there are plenty of opportunities for individuals and families to fall in love with everything the Pacific Northwest has to offer. Of course, for those who want to live in this area, it is important to learn a little bit about Burien, WA.

Why live in Burien, WA?

There are a few major reasons why people move to Burien, WA to live. The first is that there is easy access to Seattle without dealing with the traffic. This means that there are plenty of job opportunities for anyone looking for work, particularly in tech. This is also a place that has beautiful weather with clean air free from pollution. Finally, one of the most attractive parts of living in Burien, WA is that there is easy access to the great outdoors. It doesn’t get much better than this!

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Getting Around Burien, WA

Walk Score®

79 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

54 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

47 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about 1 Bedroom Burien Apartments

What is the Cheapest apartment in Burien with 1 Bedroom?

Currently the most affordable 1 Bedroom in Burien is at Reserve at SeaTac Senior Affordable Living listed at $999.

How much is the average rent for a 1 Bedroom Burien Apartment?

The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Burien is $1,758.

What is the largest available 1 Bedroom Burien Apartment for rent?

Today's apartment with the most square footage in Burien is a 800 square feet unit starting from $1,620 at Century Plaza.

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