Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Salmon Creek Neighborhood of Burien, WA from $1,000 (43 Rentals)

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The Frances
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Frances

15250 10th 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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Rise Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Rise Apartments

415-419 SW 154th StBurien, WA 98166

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14410 11th Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

14410 11th Ave

14410 11th AveSeattle, WA 98166
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Astra Plaza
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Astra Plaza

1229 SW 126th StSeattle, WA 98146
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Avilon
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Avilon

11410 1st Ave SSeattle, WA 98168
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Amber Glo Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Amber Glo Apartments

1223 SW 128th StSeattle, WA 98146
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Alcove
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Alcove

12037 1st Ave SSeattle, WA 98168

Salmon Creek, Burien, WA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Salmon Creek Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Salmon Creek area of Seattle, WA is a 1 Bed unit found at Keystone Apartments priced from $1,280. Bode Westwood 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Keystone Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath B1BR,1BA$1,280
Bode WestwoodStudio 289Studio,1BA$1,300
Flats at Delridge0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,350
Cameo Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,425
Cambridge Manor Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,425
Park Terrace1-Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,495
KINECT AT BURIENStudio (80% AMI)Studio,1BA$1,499
Sunset Park ApartmentsTwilight1BR,1BA$1,500
Alcove at SeahurstHazel2BR,1BA$1,515
Burien Place Apartment Homes1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,525

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Salmon Creek, WA

As of January 13, 2026 the best value apartment in the Salmon Creek area is the $2.26 price per square foot 2-Bedroom Model at Park Terrace in the in the Shorewood neighborhood starting from $1,850. The second greatest value Salmon Creek apartment is the 2BR/2.0BA Model at Centerwood Apartments starting at $1,795 with a $2.27 price per square foot in the Shorewood neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Salmon Creek apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Park Terrace2-Bedroom2BR,1BA$2.26
Centerwood Apartments2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$2.27
Sou'Wester Apartments2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$2.02
Vintage at BurienPlan C | Age 55+2BR,1BA$2.13
Rise Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2.17
Cameo Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2.04
Burien Place Apartment Homes1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2.35
Cambridge Manor Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2.19
English Gardens Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2.48
Sunset Park ApartmentsTwilight1BR,1BA$2.35

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The common "Rule of Thumb" is that rent should be no more than 30% of your income. How much is that? Enter your monthly income and click "Calculate My Budget" to find out.

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Salmon Creek, Burien, WA

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

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Lifestyle Ratings

Our team of engineers and researchers works hard to bring you our detailed rental search system called 'Lifestyle ratings', composed of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, and customized analysis for Southern Seattle, WA. LifeStyle Ratings are the best way to sort through finding a place to live - beyond price and floorplan. This takes in many factors including filtering automatically for convenient access to the outdoors, luxury housing options, pet-friendly features, features that make it easier to raise kids, proximity to transit, and how walkable or bikeable each community and area is. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

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 $1,525.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Salmon Creek?

The cheapest apartment in Salmon Creek is Keystone Apartments which is listed at $1,280, while the average apartment in Salmon Creek costs $2,373.

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 57 regular apartments in Salmon Creek 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 Salmon Creek?

Cheap apartments in Salmon Creek have an average cost of $1,082 which is $1,291 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Salmon Creek.

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