
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Burien, WA from $800 (31 Rentals)
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635 S 159th St

14509 8th Ave SW, Unit 14509

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2719 S 125th St
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14440 34th Ave S

Westwood Park Villa

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Burien - One of the Best Affordable Neighborhoods in Seattle
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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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Cheap Burien Studio Apartments | $1,457 | $1,279 | $2,100 |
Cheap Burien 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,757 | $1,150 | $2,495 |
Cheap Burien 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,093 | $1,480 | $3,200 |
Cheap Burien 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,434 | $2,025 | $3,255 |
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Burien, WA Local Guide

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Burien, WA
Pricing Updated: 04/17/2025Current apartment rentals in the Burien, WA area range in price from to with an overall median price of . Here is today’s list neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Burien Apartments for rent:
Neighborhood | Median Price | Min Price | Available Units |
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Downtown Burien | $2,211 | $1,300 | 160 |
Seahurst | $2,211 | $1,279 | 151 |
Normandy Park | $2,250 | $1,300 | 136 |
Seatac | $4,395 | $1,290 | 172 |
Cheapest Available Burien Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Burien, WA is a Studio unit found at Reserve at SeaTac Senior Affordable Living in the Seattle-Tacoma International Airport neighborhood priced from $899. Whisperwood Apartments in the White Center neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,195. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Burien apartments for rent:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Reserve at SeaTac Senior Affordable Living | S1 | Studio,1BA | $899 |
Whisperwood Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,195 |
Landmarc - Studios | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $1,225 |
Coronado Springs | Studio 50 | Studio,1BA | $1,279 |
Normandy Park Villa | Sprout | Studio,1BA | $1,300 |
Bode Westwood | Studio 289 | Studio,1BA | $1,300 |
Westwood Park Villa | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,390 |
Mountainview Apartments | 1-bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,435 |
Alcove at Seahurst | Chelsea | 1BR,1BA | $1,440 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Burien, WA
As of April 18, 2025 the best value apartment in the Burien area is the $2.13 price per square foot 2BR/2.0BA Model at City's Edge Apartments in the in the Shorewood neighborhood starting from $2,300. The second greatest value Burien apartment is the 10411 Aqua Way S Model at 10411 Aqua Way S starting at $1,950 with a $1.84 price per square foot in the Shorewood neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Burien apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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City's Edge Apartments | 2BR/2.0BA | 2BR,2BA | $2.13 |
10411 Aqua Way S | 10411 Aqua Way S | 2BR,1BA | $1.84 |
Del-View Apartments | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $2.11 |
11004 16th Ave SW, Unit 2 | 11004 16th Ave SW | 2BR,1BA | $1.90 |
Reserve at SeaTac Senior Affordable Living | B1 | 2BR,1BA | $2.27 |
Mountainview Apartments | 2-bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $2.25 |
Wellington Place Apartments | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $2.33 |
Whisperwood Apartments | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $1.71 |
Cameo Apartments | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $2.21 |
14509 8th Ave SW, Unit 14509 | 14509 8th Ave SW | 1BR,1BA | $2.33 |
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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
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Burien Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Burien?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Burien is under $1,440.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Burien?
The cheapest apartment in Burien is Reserve at SeaTac Senior Affordable Living which is listed at $999, while the average apartment in Burien costs $2,766.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Burien?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 167 regular apartments in Burien that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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