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


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Burien, WA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Burien?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Burien Studio Apartments | $1,446 | $1,150 | $2,100 |
Burien 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,758 | $1,325 | $3,000 |
Burien 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,085 | $1,595 | $2,750 |
Burien 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,387 | $1,889 | $3,255 |
Burien 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,300 | $3,300 | $3,300 |
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Burien 1 Bedroom Apartment Units with Current Availability by Neighborhood
Availability Confirmed As of: May 19, 2025There 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:
Neighborhood | Available Units | Median Price | Min Price |
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Downtown Burien | 96 | $1,727 | $1,335 |
Seahurst | 78 | $1,785 | $1,373 |
Seatac | 74 | $1,675 | $1,325 |
Normandy Park | 55 | $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 Listing | Model Name | Square Footage | Priced From |
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Century Plaza | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 800 Sq Ft | $1,620 |
Elevation 16 | One Bedroom D | 725 Sq Ft | $2,295 |
Cameo Apartments | 1BR/1.0BA | 700 Sq Ft | $1,495 |
Garden Pointe | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 700 Sq Ft | $1,850 |
Coronado Springs | 1x1 TB 60 | 679 Sq Ft | $1,373 |
Alcove at Seahurst | Harper | 675 Sq Ft | $1,525 |
Spinnaker Apartments | 1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom | 652 Sq Ft | $1,793 |
Latitude 112 | A2 | 613 Sq Ft | $1,656 |
Adara at SeaTac | A1 | 531 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 Listing | Model Name | Priced From |
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Reserve at SeaTac Senior Affordable Living | A1 | $999 |
DT071 Avilon | 1BR/1.0BA | $1,225 |
VINTAGE AT BURIEN | Plan A | Age 55+ | $1,335 |
Coronado Springs | 1x1 TA 60 | $1,349 |
Westcrest Apartments: Leasing Specials! | 1 Bed, 1 Bath | $1,395 |
Arise Highline | 1BR/1.0BA | $1,490 |
Cameo Apartments | 1BR/1.0BA | $1,495 |
Bayview Meadows | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath | $1,500 |
Burien Place Apartment Homes | 1BR/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
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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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