Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Burien Neighborhood of Burien, WA from $800 (7 Rentals)
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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 |
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Downtown Burien Studio Apartments | $1,558 | $1,225 | $1,800 |
Downtown Burien 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,764 | $1,438 | $2,335 |
Downtown Burien 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,116 | $1,630 | $2,790 |
Downtown Burien 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,447 | $1,965 | $3,440 |
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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 Studio unit found at Landmarc - Studios priced from $1,225. Avana at South Station has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,438. Here are the most affordable Downtown Burien apartments for rent in Burien, WA:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Landmarc - Studios | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $1,225 |
Avana at South Station | One Bedroom - Renovated | 1BR,1BA | $1,438 |
Alcove at Seahurst | Chelsea | 1BR,1BA | $1,445 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Burien, WA
As of June 12, 2025 the best value apartment in the Downtown Burien area is the $2.18 price per square foot 2 Bed 1 Bath Model at Century Plaza in the in the Burien South neighborhood starting from $1,850. The second greatest value Downtown Burien apartment is the B1/ Two Bedroom / One Bath Renovated Model at Avana at South Station starting at $1,927 with a $2.34 price per square foot in the Orillia 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. |
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Century Plaza | 2 Bed 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $2.18 |
Avana at South Station | B1/ Two Bedroom / One Bath Renovated | 2BR,1BA | $2.34 |
Arise Highline | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $2.50 |
Rise Apartments | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $2.14 |
Burien Crest Apartments | Beautiful View, Top Floor Apartment | 1BR,1BA | $2.08 |
Wellington Place Apartments | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $2.33 |
Garden Pointe | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.56 |
Solana Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.48 |
English Gardens Apartments | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $2.52 |
Alcove at Seahurst | Chelsea | 1BR,1BA | $2.37 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleDowntown Burien, Burien, WA
Ranked #6
Among neighborhoods in Burien, WA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
Getting Around the Downtown Burien Neighborhood in Burien, WA
Walk Score®
92 / 100
Walker’s Paradise
Daily errands do not require a car
Bike Score®
53 / 100
Bikeable
Some bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
55 / 100
Good Transit
Many 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 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 $1,620.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Downtown Burien?
The cheapest apartment in Downtown Burien is Avana at South Station which is listed at $1,438, while the average apartment in Downtown Burien costs $2,373.
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 52 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 $977 which is $1,396 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown Burien.
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