Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Burien Neighborhood of Burien, WA from $800 (7 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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Downtown Burien, Burien, WA Local Guide

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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Landmarc - Studios0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,225
Avana at South StationOne Bedroom - Renovated1BR,1BA$1,438
Alcove at SeahurstChelsea1BR,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Century Plaza2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$2.18
Avana at South StationB1/ Two Bedroom / One Bath Renovated2BR,1BA$2.34
Arise Highline2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$2.50
Rise Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2.14
Burien Crest ApartmentsBeautiful View, Top Floor Apartment1BR,1BA$2.08
Wellington Place Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2.33
Garden Pointe1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.56
Solana Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.48
English Gardens Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2.52
Alcove at SeahurstChelsea1BR,1BA$2.37

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Downtown Burien, Burien, WA

Ranked #6

Among neighborhoods in Burien, WA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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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

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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