
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Salmon Creek Neighborhood of Burien, WA from $1,000 (43 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Salmon Creek area of Burien.


Vintage at Burien

1035 SW 122nd St

Alcove at Seahurst

Park Terrace

KINECT AT BURIEN

Burien Place Apartment Homes

Arise Highline
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English Gardens Apartments

12411 Ambaum Blvd SW

Desie

12614 Ambaum Blvd SW

Lake Burien View

Hallmark Apartments

Landmarc - Studios

The Frances
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Fenton Place

Rise Apartments

Van Lloyd Apartments

13064 12th Ave SW

Elevation 16

Keystone Apartments

Latitude 112

Bode Westwood
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Cambridge Manor Apartments

12614 Ambaum Blvd SW

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Livingstone

Ambaum Place

Sou'Wester Apartments

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Arrowhead Gardens Senior Living Apartments

14410 11th Ave

Astra Plaza

Avilon

Flats at Delridge

Appletree Place Apartments

The City View Apartments

Amber Glo Apartments
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Alcove
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 | $1,515 | $1,250 | $1,899 |
| Salmon Creek 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,699 | $1,280 | $2,930 |
| Salmon Creek 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,979 | $1,480 | $2,705 |
| Salmon Creek 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,049 | $1,975 | $7,770 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 43 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 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Keystone Apartments | 1 Bed 1 Bath B | 1BR,1BA | $1,280 |
| Bode Westwood | Studio 289 | Studio,1BA | $1,300 |
| Flats at Delridge | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $1,350 |
| Cameo Apartments | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,425 |
| Cambridge Manor Apartments | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,425 |
| Park Terrace | 1-Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,495 |
| KINECT AT BURIEN | Studio (80% AMI) | Studio,1BA | $1,499 |
| Sunset Park Apartments | Twilight | 1BR,1BA | $1,500 |
| Alcove at Seahurst | Hazel | 2BR,1BA | $1,515 |
| Burien Place Apartment Homes | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Park Terrace | 2-Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $2.26 |
| Centerwood Apartments | 2BR/2.0BA | 2BR,2BA | $2.27 |
| Sou'Wester Apartments | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $2.02 |
| Vintage at Burien | Plan C | Age 55+ | 2BR,1BA | $2.13 |
| Rise Apartments | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $2.17 |
| Cameo Apartments | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $2.04 |
| Burien Place Apartment Homes | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $2.35 |
| Cambridge Manor Apartments | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $2.19 |
| English Gardens Apartments | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $2.48 |
| Sunset Park Apartments | Twilight | 1BR,1BA | $2.35 |
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Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
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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 $1,525.
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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