1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Burien, WA (277 Rentals)

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310 S 174th Pl, Unit 310 L
$1,490
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310 S 174th Pl, Unit 310 L

310 S 174th PlBurien, WA 98148
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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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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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158 S 152nd St
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158 S 152nd St

158 S 152nd StBurien, WA 98148

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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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Burien 5-Unit
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Burien 5-Unit

444 SW 155th 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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13823 1st Ave SW
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13823 1st Ave SW

13823 1st Ave SWBurien, WA 98166
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Delta Apartments
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Delta Apartments

426 SW 155th StBurien, WA 98166
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15801 4th Ave S
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15801 4th Ave S

15801 4th Ave SBurien, WA 98148

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Burien 1 Bedroom Apartment Units with Current Availability by Neighborhood

Availability Confirmed As of: August 19, 2026

There are currently 235 available 1 Bedroom apartment units in Burien, WA neighborhoods that range in price from $819 to $3,070. Heres is today's list of the top neighborhoods in Burien with the most available 1 Bedroom apartments:

NeighborhoodAvailable UnitsMedian PriceMin Price
Seatac103$2,241$819
Seahurst95$1,400$1,299
Downtown Burien22$1,611$1,250
Normandy Park15$1,649$1,250

Largest Available Burien 1 Bedroom Apartments

The largest available 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Burien, WA is found at Whisperwood Apartments in the Evansville neighborhood and is 860 square feet priced from $1,349. 417 SW 155th St - Landmarc II in the Burien South neighborhood has the second largest 1 Bedroom, which is sized at 800 square feet and currently listed start at $1,395. Here is today’s list of the largest available 1 Bedroom units in Burien:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
Whisperwood Apartments1x1860 Sq Ft$1,349
417 SW 155th St - Landmarc IIUnit #6800 Sq Ft$1,395
Views at Angle LakeA7-D772 Sq Ft$2,910
Mar Vista1x1 Partial750 Sq Ft$1,500
Century Plaza1 Bed 1 Bath750 Sq Ft$1,600
Blue Stone Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath748 Sq Ft$1,999
Elevation16One Bed725 Sq Ft$1,900
Park Terrace1-Bedroom710 Sq Ft$1,495
BC118-11BR/1.0BA700 Sq Ft$1,295
Cameo Apartments1BR/1.0BA700 Sq Ft$1,495

Cheapest Available Burien 1 Bedroom Apartments

As of August 19, 2026 the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Burien, WA is the A1 Model starting from $999 at Reserve at SeaTac 55+ Active Senior Living in the Seattle-Tacoma International Airport neighborhood. The second most affordable Burien 1 Bedroom is the 1x1 Model at Bode Westwood starting at $1,250 in the Riverview neighborhood. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Burien is currently $1,775. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in Burien:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
Reserve at SeaTac 55+ Active Senior LivingA1$999
Bode Westwood1x1$1,250
BC118-11BR/1.0BA$1,295
LARC at Burien (Senior Housing 55+)The Puffin$1,349
Whisperwood Apartments1x1$1,349
Coronado Springs1 Bedroom 1 Bath Plan A - Towers$1,350
417 SW 155th St - Landmarc IIUnit #6$1,395
Alcove at Seahurst Apartment HomesChelsea$1,396
Normandy Park VillaMeadow$1,400
Ambaum PlaceOne Bedroom$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!

Burien, WA
Population: 51,908

Ranked #750

in US Census Population by City

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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 55+ Active Senior 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 $1,775.

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

Today's apartment with the most square footage in Burien is a 860 square feet unit starting from $1,349 at Whisperwood Apartments.

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

The average size for a 1 Bedroom rental in Burien is currently 768 sq ft.

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