
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Salmon Creek Neighborhood of Burien, WA from $1,080 (67 Rentals)
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English Gardens Apartments

1003 SW 150th St

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850 SW 136th St

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Glade Park Apartments

15115 16th Ave SW

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13064 12th Ave SW

240 S 152nd St

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Desie

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Holly Lane Apartments (HLA)

13229 12th Ave SW

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Latitude 112

Coronado Springs

11000 1st Ave SW, Unit 206

DubSea Apartments

Ambaum Place

Keystone Apartments

Sou'Wester Apartments

Westcrest Apartments

Livingstone

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11025 16th Ave SW, Unit 202

11025 16th Ave SW

10725 Myers Way S

10619 12th Ave SW

Westwood Vista

Blue Stone Apartments

Garden Pointe

Arrowhead Gardens Senior Living Apartments

14410 11th Ave

Bode Westwood
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Salmon Creek, Burien, WA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Salmon Creek?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Salmon Creek Studio Apartments | $1,411 | $1,145 | $1,717 |
| Salmon Creek 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,587 | $1,299 | $3,070 |
| Salmon Creek 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,854 | $1,525 | $2,795 |
| Salmon Creek 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,940 | $2,100 | $8,455 |
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There are currently 67 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Salmon Creek Neighborhood of Burien, WA.
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Cheapest Available Salmon Creek Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Salmon Creek area of Seattle, WA is a Studio unit found at Sunny Dale Apartments priced from $1,145. Coronado Springs has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,300. Here are the most affordable Salmon Creek apartments for rent in Seattle, WA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sunny Dale Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,145 |
| Coronado Springs | Studio - Cottages | Studio,1BA | $1,300 |
| Bode Westwood | Studio 289 | Studio,1BA | $1,300 |
| Ambaum Place | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,445 |
| DubSea Apartments | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,445 |
| Westcrest Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,495 |
| Cameo Apartments | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,495 |
| Park Terrace | 1-Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,495 |
| Keystone Apartments | 1 Bed 1 Bath A | 1BR,1BA | $1,499 |
| Livingstone | SEDU | Studio,1BA | $1,499 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Salmon Creek, WA
As of August 31, 2026 the best value apartment in the Salmon Creek area is the $1.78 price per square foot B1 Model at Latitude 112 in the in the Shorewood neighborhood starting from $1,799. The second greatest value Salmon Creek 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 Salmon Creek apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Latitude 112 | B1 | 2BR,2BA | $1.78 |
| Holly Lane Apartments (HLA) | HLA 2 + 1 | 2BR,1BA | $2.05 |
| Alpha Phase Apartments | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.94 |
| Burien Place Apartment Homes | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.97 |
| 11025 16th Ave SW, Unit 202 | 11025 16th Ave SW | 2BR,1BA | $2.24 |
| Park Terrace | 1-Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.11 |
| Cameo Apartments | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $2.14 |
| DubSea Apartments | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $2.15 |
| Ambaum Place | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.17 |
| Sunny Dale Apartments | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $2.24 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Salmon Creek Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Salmon Creek?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Salmon Creek is under $1,499.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Salmon Creek?
The cheapest apartment in Salmon Creek is Coronado Springs which is listed at $1,350, while the average apartment in Salmon Creek costs $1,595.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Salmon Creek?
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 68 regular apartments in Salmon Creek that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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