Cheap Apartments for Rent in Burien, WA from $800 (27 Rentals)

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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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14410 11th Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

14410 11th Ave

14410 11th AveSeattle, WA 98166
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Westbrook Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Westbrook Apartments

8857 Delridge Way SWSeattle, WA 98106
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Astra Plaza
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Astra Plaza

1229 SW 126th StSeattle, WA 98146

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Delridge Heights
Studio to 1 Bedroom 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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Burien, WA Local Guide

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Burien, WA

Pricing Updated: 09/18/2025

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
Normandy Park$2,250$1,32538
Seahurst$2,373$1,100106
Downtown Burien$2,405$1,33047
Seatac$2,528$999146

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. Bode Westwood in the Riverview neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,100. 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
Bode WestwoodStudio 289Studio,1BA$1,100
DubSea Apartments | Modern Apartment Homes0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,100
Ambaum PlaceStudioStudio,1BA$1,150
Landmarc - Studios0x1Studio,1BA$1,195
Connection Angle LakeStudioStudio,1BA$1,233
Keystone Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath B1BR,1BA$1,299
Latitude 112A21BR,1BA$1,299
Alcove at SeahurstChelsea1BR,1BA$1,330
Whisperwood ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,333

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Burien, WA

As of September 18, 2025 the best value apartment in the Burien area is the $1.85 price per square foot 3x1.5 Model at Renovated 3 bed 1.5 bath. Modern Finishes in the in the Evansville neighborhood starting from $2,500. The second greatest value Burien apartment is the B1 Model at Latitude 112 starting at $2,062 with a $2.04 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Renovated 3 bed 1.5 bath. Modern Finishes3x1.53BR,1.5BA$1.85
Latitude 112B12BR,2BA$2.04
Normandy Duke Apartments2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.92
8833 22nd Ave SW, Unit Westwood8833 22nd Ave SW1BR,1BA$2.12
Avilon1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.88
Century Plaza1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.81
625 SW 155th St, Unit 106625 SW 155th St1BR,1BA$2.02
Whisperwood ApartmentsStudioStudio ,1BA$1.90
Royal Arms Villa1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2.11
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®

46 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

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 $1,333.

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 $2,389.

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 140 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 $1,261 which is $1,128 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Burien.

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