
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Burien Neighborhood of Burien, WA from $800 (7 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Downtown Burien area of Burien.


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Downtown Burien, Burien, WA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Downtown Burien?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Downtown Burien Studio Apartments | $1,946 | $1,499 | $2,700 |
| Downtown Burien 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,741 | $1,431 | $2,930 |
| Downtown Burien 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,002 | $1,500 | $3,760 |
| Downtown Burien 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,390 | $1,975 | $2,985 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 7 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Downtown Burien Neighborhood of Burien, WA.
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Cheapest Available Downtown Burien Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Downtown Burien area of Burien, WA is a 1 Bed unit found at Vintage at Burien priced from $1,399. Century Plaza has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,450. Here are the most affordable Downtown Burien apartments for rent in Burien, WA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vintage at Burien | Plan A | Age 55+ | 1BR,1BA | $1,399 |
| Century Plaza | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,450 |
| New Horizons Apartments | 1BR, 1BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,455 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Burien, WA
As of January 08, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown Burien area is the $2.72 price per square foot C2 Model at Alcove at Seahurst in the in the Salmon Creek neighborhood starting from $2,715. The second greatest value Downtown Burien apartment is the 1 Bed 1 Bath Model at Century Plaza starting at $1,450 with a $1.81 price per square foot in the Burien South neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Downtown Burien apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alcove at Seahurst | C2 | 3BR,1BA | $2.72 |
| Century Plaza | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.81 |
| Rise Apartments | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $2.17 |
| New Horizons Apartments | 1BR, 1BA | 1BR,1BA | $2.02 |
| Solana Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.52 |
| English Gardens Apartments | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $2.48 |
| Arise Highline | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $2.52 |
| Van Lloyd Apartments | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $2.71 |
| Cambridge Square South | Pembroke | 1BR,1BA | $2.72 |
| Vintage at Burien | Plan A | Age 55+ | 1BR,1BA | $2.45 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown Burien Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Downtown Burien?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Downtown Burien is under $1,625.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Downtown Burien?
The cheapest apartment in Downtown Burien is Vintage at Burien which is listed at $1,399, while the average apartment in Downtown Burien costs $1,975.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Downtown 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 9 regular apartments in Downtown 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 Downtown Burien?
Cheap apartments in Downtown Burien have an average cost of $1,186 which is $789 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown Burien.
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