Cheap Apartments for Rent in Burien, WA from $800 with Utilities Included (10 Rentals)
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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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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 | $1,458 | $1,279 | $2,100 |
Burien 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,754 | $1,295 | $2,395 |
Burien 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,087 | $1,480 | $2,775 |
Burien 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,327 | $1,889 | $3,255 |
Burien 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,475 | $3,475 | $3,475 |
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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 $2,781.
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 161 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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