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Ramona Apartments
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Ramona Apartments

15424 9th Ave SWBurien, WA 98166
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15510 6th Ave SW
1 Bedroom Apartments

15510 6th Ave SW

15510 6th Ave SWBurien, WA 98166
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Fenton Place
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Fenton Place

601 S 152nd StBurien, WA 98148
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DubSea Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

DubSea Apartments

11060 16th Ave SWSeattle, WA 98146

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14410 11th Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

14410 11th Ave

14410 11th AveSeattle, WA 98166
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Astra Plaza
1 Bedroom Apartments

Astra Plaza

1229 SW 126th StSeattle, WA 98146
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Delridge Heights
Studio Apartments

Delridge Heights

8854 Delridge Way SWSeattle, WA 98106
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Seabreeze Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Seabreeze Apartments

14839 Military Rd SSeattle, WA 98168
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Amber Glo Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Amber Glo Apartments

1223 SW 128th StSeattle, WA 98146
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Coronado Springs
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Coronado Springs

1400 SW 107th StSeattle, WA 98146
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Trenton Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Trenton Apartments

800 SW Trenton StSeattle, WA 98106
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The Bentley
2 Bedroom Apartments

The Bentley

609 S 222nd StDes Moines, WA 98198
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Normandy 8
2 Bedroom Apartments

Normandy 8

130 SW 184th StNormandy Park, WA 98166
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Burien, WA Local Guide

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Burien, WA

Pricing Updated: 08/03/2025

Current 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:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Downtown Burien$2,200$1,35546
Normandy Park$2,225$1,32542
Seatac$3,390$999166
Seahurst$6,860$1,355119

Cheapest Available Burien Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Burien, WA is a 1 Bed unit found at Reserve at SeaTac 55+ Active Senior Living in the Seattle-Tacoma International Airport neighborhood priced from $999. Landmarc - Studios in the Burien South neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,225. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Burien apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Reserve at SeaTac 55+ Active Senior LivingA11BR,1BA$999
Landmarc - Studios0x1Studio,1BA$1,225
Bode WestwoodStudio 289Studio,1BA$1,300
Whisperwood ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,333
Vintage at BurienPlan A | Age 55+1BR,1BA$1,335
Connection Angle LakeStudioStudio,1BA$1,340
Alcove at SeahurstChelsea1BR,1BA$1,355
Keystone Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath B1BR,1BA$1,369
Flats at Delridge0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,375
Latitude 112A21BR,1BA$1,395

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Burien, WA

As of August 03, 2025 the best value apartment in the Burien area is the $1.75 price per square foot 1002 SW 150th St Model at 1002 SW 150th St in the in the Salmon Creek neighborhood starting from $2,800. The second greatest value Burien apartment is the 3x1.5 Model at Renovated 3 bed 1.5 bath. Modern Finishes starting at $2,500 with a $1.85 price per square foot in the Evansville neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Burien apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
1002 SW 150th St1002 SW 150th St3BR,2BA$1.75
Renovated 3 bed 1.5 bath. Modern Finishes3x1.53BR,1.5BA$1.85
Centrally Located Ground floor Remodeled 12BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.63
The Frances2x12BR,1BA$1.96
Royal Arms Villa2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.97
Bayview Meadows2 Bedroom, 2 Bath2BR,2BA$2.17
Rise Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2.14
Whisperwood ApartmentsStudioStudio ,1BA$1.90
Normandy Park VillaMeadow1BR,1BA$2.15
Reserve at SeaTac 55+ Active Senior LivingA11BR,1BA$1.78

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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 $1,395.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Burien?

The cheapest apartment in Burien is Reserve at SeaTac 55+ Active Senior Living which is listed at $999, while the average apartment in Burien costs $3,668.

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 141 regular apartments in Burien that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Burien?

Cheap apartments in Burien have an average cost of $975 which is $2,693 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Burien.

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