Cheap Apartments for Rent in Burien, WA from $1,100 (135 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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$2,400
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13626 2nd Ave SW
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Ramona Apartments
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Ramona Apartments

15424 9th Ave SWBurien, WA 98166
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Woodridge Park
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Woodridge Park

12400 28th Ave SBurien, WA 98168
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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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Arise Highline
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Arise Highline

143 S 152nd StBurien, 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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Desie
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Desie

15405 S Des Moines Memorial DrBurien, WA 98148
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Lake Burien View
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Lake Burien View

15222 10th Ave SWBurien, WA 98166
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Rise Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

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415-419 SW 154th StBurien, WA 98166

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Burien, WA Local Guide

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Burien, WA

Pricing Updated: 09/26/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Burien, WA area range in price from $819 to $9,378 with an overall median price of $1,920. Here is today’s list neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Burien Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Seahurst$1,675$1,14590
Downtown Burien$1,690$1,40042
Normandy Park$1,960$1,14546
Seatac$2,079$819188

Cheapest Available Burien Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Burien, WA is a Studio unit found at Sunny Dale Apartments in the Salmon Creek neighborhood priced from $1,145. Woodridge Park in the Evansville neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,207. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Burien apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Sunny Dale ApartmentsStudioStudio, 1BA$1,145
Woodridge Park1 Bed 1 Bath A1BR, 1BA$1,207
BC118-11BR/1.0BA1BR, 1BA$1,295
Bode WestwoodStudio 289Studio, 1BA$1,300
Mar Vista1X1S - Partial1BR, 1BA$1,325
Whisperwood Apartments1x11BR, 1BA$1,349
LARC at Burien (Senior Housing 55+)The Puffin1BR, 1BA$1,349
Prime Property1BR/1.0BA1BR, 1BA$1,375
417 SW 155th St - Landmarc IIUnit #61BR, 1BA$1,395
8830- 8832 9th Ave SW1BR/1.0BA1BR, 1BA$1,395

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Burien, WA

As of September 26, 2026 the best value apartment in the Burien area is the $1.42 price per square foot 2BR/1.0BA Model at Centrally Located Apartments in Burien! in the Burien South neighborhood starting from $1,565. The second greatest value Burien apartment is the 2x2 Prior Reno Model at Wellington Place Apartments in the Seattle-Tacoma International Airport neighborhood starting at $1,795 with a $1.78 price per square foot. 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.
Centrally Located Apartments in Burien!2BR/1.0BA2BR, 1BA$1.42
Wellington Place Apartments2x2 Prior Reno2BR, 2BA$1.78
South Center Satelite Ii Apartments2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR, 1BA$1.57
Holly Lane Apartments (HLA)HLA 2 + 12BR, 1BA$1.95
Whisperwood Apartments1x11BR, 1BA$1.57
Burien Place Apartment Homes2BR/1.0BA2BR, 1BA$1.97
Alpha Phase Apartments2BR/1.0BA2BR, 1BA$1.94
Woodridge Park1 Bed 1 Bath A1BR, 1BA$1.56
417 SW 155th St - Landmarc IIUnit #41BR, 1BA$1.99
BC118-11BR/1.0BA1BR, 1BA$1.85

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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 $1,395.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Burien?

The cheapest apartment in Burien is Woodridge Park which is listed at $1,207, while the average apartment in Burien costs $1,920.

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 95 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 $411 which is $1,509 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Burien.

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