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16214 12th Ave SW, Unit 2

16214 12th Ave SW
BurienWA98166
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Woodridge Park
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Woodridge Park

12400 28th Ave SBurien, WA 98168
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Ramona Apartments
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Ramona Apartments

15424 9th Ave SWBurien, WA 98166

Cash or credit? Understanding the Importance of Credit Score in Real Estate and Renting

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The Frances
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Frances

15250 10th 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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435 SW 155th St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

435 SW 155th St

435 SW 155th StBurien, WA 98166
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Desie
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Desie

15405 S Des Moines Memorial DrBurien, WA 98148
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Cierra Commons
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Cierra Commons

608 S 152nd StBurien, WA 98148

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Rise Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Rise Apartments

415-419 SW 154th StBurien, WA 98166

Renters Insurance 101: What It Is, What It Covers, and Why You Need It

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Burien, WA Local Guide

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Burien, WA

Pricing Updated: 06/28/2026

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
Seahurst$2,437$1,150134
Downtown Burien$2,723$1,17547
Normandy Park$2,723$1,17534
Seatac$3,460$899130

Cheapest Available Burien Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Burien, WA is a Studio unit found at Reserve at SeaTac 55+ Active Senior Living in the Seattle-Tacoma International Airport neighborhood priced from $899. DubSea Apartments in the Shorewood neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,150. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Burien apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Reserve at SeaTac 55+ Active Senior LivingS1Studio,1BA$899
DubSea Apartments0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,150
Landmarc - Studios0x1Studio,1BA$1,175
Ambaum PlaceStudioStudio,1BA$1,195
Keystone Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath B1BR,1BA$1,299
Bode WestwoodStudio 289Studio,1BA$1,300
LARC at Burien (Senior Housing 55+)The Puffin1BR,1BA$1,349
Coronado Springs Tower1 Bedroom 1 Bath Plan A1BR,1BA$1,390
Normandy Park VillaMeadow1BR,1BA$1,400
Delridge Heights0/1Studio,1BA$1,400

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Burien, WA

As of June 28, 2026 the best value apartment in the Burien area is the $1.50 price per square foot 3 Beds, 2.5 Baths Model at 150 S 152nd St in the in the Salmon Creek neighborhood starting from $2,795. The second greatest value Burien apartment is the C1 Model at Latitude 112 starting at $2,373 with a $2.05 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.
150 S 152nd St3 Beds, 2.5 Baths3BR,2.5BA$1.50
Latitude 112C13BR,2BA$2.05
Rise Apartments2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.82
Solana Apartments2 Bedroom 1.5 Bath (A)2BR,1.5BA$2.15
417 SW 155th St - Landmarc IIUnit #41BR,1BA$2.07
Westwood Park Villa2 bedroom 1 bathroom2BR,1BA$2.20
Coronado Springs Tower1 Bedroom 1 Bath Plan B1BR,1BA$2.15
Alpha Phase Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2.15
Normandy Park VillaMeadow1BR,1BA$2.15
Reserve at SeaTac 55+ Active Senior LivingS1Studio ,1BA$1.85

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Seattle Apartment Guide: Find Your Rental Near Tech Hubs like Amazon, Google, and Adobe

Cut down on your commute! Discover Seattle's top neighborhoods to rent near major employers like Amazon, Meta, and Fred Hutchinson. Find your ideal work-life balance in the Emerald City.

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Picking the Perfect Seattle Neighborhood for College Life

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From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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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 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 $1,400.

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 $2,835.

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 105 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 $387 which is $2,448 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Burien.

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