Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Burien Neighborhood of Burien, WA from $800 (40 Rentals)

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property at 13626 2nd Ave SW
$2,400
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Rentals
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13626 2nd Ave SW
BurienWA98166
property at 15045 5th Ave SW
$3,120 - $4,410
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15045 5th Ave SW

BurienWA98166
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Ramona Apartments
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Ramona Apartments

15424 9th Ave SWBurien, WA 98166

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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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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

Rise Apartments

415-419 SW 154th StBurien, WA 98166
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Cochise Apartments
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Cochise Apartments

15420 9th Ave SWBurien, WA 98166
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BC118-1
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

BC118-1

15621 4th Ave SWNormandy Park, WA 98166
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14410 11th Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

14410 11th Ave

14410 11th AveSeattle, WA 98166
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150 S 152nd St
3 Bedroom Apartments

150 S 152nd St

150 S 152nd StSeattle, WA 98148

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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 BC118-1 priced from $1,295. 417 SW 155th St - Landmarc II has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,395. Here are the most affordable Downtown Burien apartments for rent in Burien, WA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
BC118-11BR/1.0BA1BR, 1BA$1,295
417 SW 155th St - Landmarc IIUnit #61BR, 1BA$1,395
Alcove at Seahurst Apartment HomesHazel2BR, 1BA$1,525
Cambridge Square South1 Bed, 1Bath A (80% Income Restricted)1BR, 1BA$1,535
Burien Sky Apartments (BSA)BSA 1 + 11BR, 1BA$1,550
Centrally Located Apartments in Burien!2BR/1.0BA2BR, 1BA$1,565
Solana Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR, 1BA$1,625
Alpha Phase Apartments2BR/1.0BA2BR, 1BA$1,650

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Burien, WA

As of September 26, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown 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 Downtown Burien apartment is the HLA 2 + 1 Model at Holly Lane Apartments (HLA) in the Burien South neighborhood starting at $1,800 with a $1.95 price per square foot. 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.
Centrally Located Apartments in Burien!2BR/1.0BA2BR, 1BA$1.42
Holly Lane Apartments (HLA)HLA 2 + 12BR, 1BA$1.95
Alpha Phase Apartments2BR/1.0BA2BR, 1BA$1.94
Alcove at Seahurst Apartment HomesHazel2BR, 1BA$2.01
BC118-11BR/1.0BA1BR, 1BA$1.85
Burien Sky Apartments (BSA)BSA 1 + 11BR, 1BA$2.21
417 SW 155th St - Landmarc IIUnit #41BR, 1BA$1.99
Solana Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR, 1BA$2.52
13610 Ambaum Blvd SW, Unit 313610 Ambaum Blvd SW1BR, 1BA$2.33
Cambridge Square South1 Bed, 1Bath A (80% Income Restricted)1BR, 1BA$2.62

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown Burien Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Downtown Burien?

The cheapest apartment in Downtown Burien is BC118-1 which is listed at $1,295, while the average apartment in Downtown Burien costs $1,692.

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 16 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 $395 which is $1,297 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown Burien.

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