Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Seatac Neighborhood of Burien, WA from $800 (102 Rentals)

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15500 2nd Ave S

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310 S 174th Pl, Unit 310 L
$1,490

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310 S 174th Pl, Unit 310 L

310 S 174th PlBurien, WA 98148
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Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Ramona Apartments

15424 9th Ave SWBurien, WA 98166
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The Frances
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Frances

15250 10th Ave SWBurien, WA 98166
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15510 6th Ave SW
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15510 6th Ave SW

15510 6th 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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Arise Highline
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Arise Highline

143 S 152nd StBurien, WA 98148
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Cierra Commons
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Cierra Commons

608 S 152nd StBurien, WA 98148
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1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Desie

15405 S Des Moines Memorial DrBurien, WA 98148
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15222 10th Ave SWBurien, WA 98166

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Seatac, Burien, WA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Seatac Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Seatac area of Burien, WA is a Studio unit found at The Confluence priced from $1,025. Sunny Dale Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,145. Here are the most affordable Seatac apartments for rent in Burien, WA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The ConfluenceStudio - 50% AMIStudio, 1BA$1,025
Sunny Dale ApartmentsStudioStudio, 1BA$1,145
BC118-11BR/1.0BA1BR, 1BA$1,295
Mar Vista1X1S - Partial1BR, 1BA$1,325
Avana at South StationStudio - RenovatedStudio, 1BA$1,345
Tukwila Village Senior Living Apartments1 Bdrm 1 Bath1BR, 1BA$1,350
Pine RidgeStudio Income Rent Restricted at 50% MTSP, Util...Studio, 1BA$1,375
417 SW 155th St - Landmarc IIUnit #61BR, 1BA$1,395
Normandy Park VillaMeadow1BR, 1BA$1,400

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Seatac, WA

As of September 17, 2026 the best value apartment in the Seatac area is the $1.48 price per square foot 2BR/1.0BA Model at Centrally Located Apartments in Burien! in the Burien South neighborhood starting from $1,625. The second greatest value Seatac apartment is the Seabrook II Model at Waterview Crossing Apartments in the Central Des Moines neighborhood starting at $2,049 with a $1.87 price per square foot. Here is today’s list of the best values for Seatac apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Centrally Located Apartments in Burien!2BR/1.0BA2BR, 1BA$1.48
Waterview Crossing ApartmentsSeabrook II2BR, 2BA$1.87
Majestic BayTwo Bedroom, One and a Half Bathroom2BR, 1.5BA$1.83
South Center Satelite Ii Apartments2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR, 1BA$1.63
SeasonsTwo Bedroom2BR, 2BA$1.89
Manhattan Apartments - Normandy Park2BR/1.0BA2BR, 1BA$2.05
Alpha Phase Apartments2BR/1.0BA2BR, 1BA$1.94
Burien Place Apartment Homes2BR/1.0BA2BR, 1BA$1.97
417 SW 155th St - Landmarc IIUnit #41BR, 1BA$1.99
BC118-11BR/1.0BA1BR, 1BA$1.85

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you comprehensive Lifestyle Ratings of rentals in cities and towns across the United States including Seatac, Burien, and the greater Burien area. Our Lifestyle Ratings help you zero-in on the perfect place to call home. This takes in many factors including rankings of the best places for proximity to parks, luxury amenities, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, and much more. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Seatac Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Seatac?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Seatac is under $1,400.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Seatac?

The cheapest apartment in Seatac is BC118-1 which is listed at $1,295, while the average apartment in Seatac costs $2,057.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Seatac?

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 34 regular apartments in Seatac 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 Seatac?

Cheap apartments in Seatac have an average cost of $439 which is $1,618 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Seatac.

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