Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Lake Burien Neighborhood of Burien, WA from $800 (56 Rentals)

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Lake Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Lake Apartments

1020 SW 156th StBurien, WA 98166
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15638 8th Ave SW
2 Bedroom Apartments

15638 8th Ave SW

15638 8th Ave SWBurien, WA 98166
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Cedar Court
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Cedar Court

15621 4th Ave SBurien, WA 98166

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Hazle Maes
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Hazle Maes

409 SW 155th StBurien, WA 98166
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15550 2nd Ave S
Studio Apartments

15550 2nd Ave S

15550 2nd Ave SBurien, WA 98148
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617 SW 156th St
1 Bedroom Apartments

617 SW 156th St

617 SW 156th StBurien, WA 98166
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Delta Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Delta Apartments

426 SW 155th StBurien, WA 98166
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Garden House
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Garden House

15524 8th Ave SWBurien, WA 98166
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Burien Townhomes
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Burien Townhomes

15435 9th Ave SWBurien, WA 98166

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432 SW 155th St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

432 SW 155th St

432 SW 155th StBurien, WA 98166
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15643 8th Ave SW
2 Bedroom Apartments

15643 8th Ave SW

15643 8th Ave SWBurien, WA 98166
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15409 9th Ave SW
2 Bedroom Apartments

15409 9th Ave SW

15409 9th Ave SWBurien, WA 98166
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Jonru Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Jonru Apartments

232 S 156th StBurien, WA 98148

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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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Rise Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Rise Apartments

415-419 SW 154th StBurien, WA 98166

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Willo Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Willo Apartments

441-443 SW 154th StBurien, WA 98166
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Laru
Studio Apartments

Laru

420 SW 154th StBurien, WA 98166
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ISLE OF THE SKYE
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

ISLE OF THE SKYE

15801 S 4th AveBurien, WA 98166
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Landmarc I
1 Bedroom Apartments

Landmarc I

416 SW 155th StBurien, WA 98166
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Sunwood Apartments
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Sunwood Apartments

320 SW 160th StBurien, WA 98166
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The Olive Branch
2 Bedroom Apartments

The Olive Branch

427 SW 154th StSeattle, WA 98166
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Burien Townhomes
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Burien Townhomes

620 SW 155th StSeattle, WA 98166
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Burien View Ridge
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Burien View Ridge

126 SW 155th StSeattle, WA 98166
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Lake Burien, Burien, WA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Lake Burien Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Lake Burien area of Seattle, WA is a 1 Bed unit found at 417 SW 155th St - Landmarc II priced from $1,395. Century Plaza has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,850. Here are the most affordable Lake Burien apartments for rent in Seattle, WA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
417 SW 155th St - Landmarc IIUnit #61BR,1BA$1,395
Century Plaza2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1,850
Holly Lane Apartments (HLA)HLA 2 + 12BR,1BA$1,900

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Lake Burien, WA

As of August 26, 2026 the best value apartment in the Lake Burien area is the $1.54 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 Lake Burien apartment is the HLA 2 + 1 Model at Holly Lane Apartments (HLA) starting at $1,900 with a $2.05 price per square foot in the Burien South neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Lake Burien apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Century Plaza2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.54
Holly Lane Apartments (HLA)HLA 2 + 12BR,1BA$2.05
417 SW 155th St - Landmarc IIUnit #41BR,1BA$1.99

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Lake Burien, Burien, WA

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Among cities in Washington for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

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2.5
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