1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Burien, WA (228 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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Hazle Maes
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Hazle Maes

409 SW 155th StBurien, WA 98166
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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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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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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

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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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Garden House
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Garden House

15524 8th Ave SWBurien, WA 98166
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Cedar Court
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Cedar Court

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

1020 SW 156th StBurien, 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 Townhomes
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Burien Townhomes

15435 9th Ave SWBurien, WA 98166

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Burien 1 Bedroom Apartment Units with Current Availability by Neighborhood

Availability Confirmed As of: July 09, 2025

There are currently 195 available 1 Bedroom apartment units in Burien, WA neighborhoods that range in price from $999 to $2,335. Heres is today's list of the top neighborhoods in Burien with the most available 1 Bedroom apartments:

NeighborhoodAvailable UnitsMedian PriceMin Price
Seatac76$1,647$999
Seahurst74$1,725$1,400
Downtown Burien25$1,625$1,475
Normandy Park20$1,620$1,325

Largest Available Burien 1 Bedroom Apartments

The largest available 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Burien, WA is found at Latitude 112 in the Shorewood neighborhood and is 897 square feet priced from $1,725. Whisperwood Apartments in the Evansville neighborhood has the second largest 1 Bedroom, which is sized at 860 square feet and currently listed start at $1,431. Here is today’s list of the largest available 1 Bedroom units in Burien:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
Latitude 112LW897 Sq Ft$1,725
Whisperwood Apartments1x1860 Sq Ft$1,431
Westwood Vista1 Bedroom 1 Bath Den850 Sq Ft$2,150
Century Plaza1 Bed 1 Bath750 Sq Ft$1,620
Sou'Wester Apartments1BR/1.0BA725 Sq Ft$1,495
Rise Apartments1BR/1.0BA725 Sq Ft$1,550
Elevation 16One Bedroom D725 Sq Ft$2,295
Burien Crest Apartments- 1- & 2-Bedroom Ap...APT 1 Bedroom720 Sq Ft$1,550
Garden Pointe1 Bedroom 1 Bath700 Sq Ft$1,850
Adara at SeaTacA1531 Sq Ft$1,905

Cheapest Available Burien 1 Bedroom Apartments

As of July 09, 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 1 BR 1 BA D Model at Arrowhead Gardens Senior Living Apartments starting at $1,080 in the Riverview neighborhood. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Burien is currently $1,677. 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
Arrowhead Gardens Senior Living Apartments1 BR 1 BA D$1,080
Vintage at BurienPlan A | Age 55+$1,335
Coronado Springs1x1 TA 60$1,349
Keystone Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath B$1,369
Whisperwood Apartments1x1$1,431
Connection Angle Lake1 Bedroom$1,434
Arise Highline1BR/1.0BA$1,475
Alcove at SeahurstChelsea$1,480
Westcrest Apartments: Leasing Specials!1 Bed, 1 Bath$1,495

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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 $1,677.

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

Today's apartment with the most square footage in Burien is a 897 square feet unit starting from $1,725 at Latitude 112.

What is the average size for Burien 1 Bedroom Apartments for rent?

The average size for a 1 Bedroom rental in Burien is currently 640 sq ft.

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