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property at 19499 E Purdue Pl

$1,350

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19499 E Purdue Pl

AuroraCO80013

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property at 21414 5th Pl S

$2,150

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2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Townhome for Rent

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21414 5th Pl S

Des MoinesWA98198

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Burien, WA

Pricing Updated: 08/08/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Burien, WA area range in price from $978 to $4,750 with an overall median price of $2,604. Here is today’s list neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Burien Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Normandy Park$2,422$1,2007
Seatac$2,470$97818
Seahurst$2,642$2,0253
Downtown Burien$3,500$2,7954

Cheapest Available Burien Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Burien, WA is a Studio unit found at Ambaum Place in the Shorewood neighborhood priced from $1,195. South Center Satelite Ii Apartments in the Evansville neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,250. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Burien apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Ambaum PlaceStudioStudio,1BA$1,195
South Center Satelite Ii Apartments1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$1,250
LivingstoneSEDUStudio,1BA$1,299
Bode WestwoodStudio 289Studio,1BA$1,300
Coronado SpringsStudio - CottagesStudio,1BA$1,300

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Burien, WA

As of August 08, 2026 the best value apartment in the Burien area is the $2.05 price per square foot C1 Model at Latitude 112 in the in the Shorewood neighborhood starting from $2,373. The second greatest value Burien apartment is the 3BR/2.0BA Model at DubSea Apartments starting at $2,050 with a $1.89 price per square foot in the Shorewood neighborhood. 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.
Latitude 112C13BR,2BA$2.05
DubSea Apartments3BR/2.0BA3BR,2BA$1.89
South Center Satelite Ii Apartments2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$1.68
Manhattan Apartments - Normandy Park2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$2.05
Alpha Phase Apartments2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.94
Burien Place Apartment Homes2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$2.06
Century Plaza1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.00
Mar Vista1x1 Partial1BR,1BA$2.00
417 SW 155th St - Landmarc IIUnit #41BR,1BA$1.99
Normandy Park VillaMeadow1BR,1BA$2.15

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Burien, WA
Population: 51,908

Ranked #750

in US Census Population by City

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Frequently Asked Questions about Burien

What type of rentals are currently available in Burien?

There are currently 400 Apartments for Rent in Burien, WA with pricing that ranges from $1,100 to $9,580. There are also 64 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Burien ranging from $850 to $7,995.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Burien?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Burien ranges from $850 to $7,995 with an average monthly rent of $3,071.

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