Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Seatac Neighborhood of Burien, WA from $800 (80 Rentals)

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Ramona Apartments
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
1 Bedroom Apartments

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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435 SW 155th St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

435 SW 155th St

435 SW 155th StBurien, WA 98166
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Desie
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Desie

15405 S Des Moines Memorial DrBurien, WA 98148
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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 Reserve at SeaTac 55+ Active Senior Living priced from $899. Landmarc - Studios has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,200. Here are the most affordable Seatac apartments for rent in Burien, WA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Reserve at SeaTac 55+ Active Senior LivingS1Studio,1BA$899
Landmarc - Studios0x1Studio,1BA$1,200
Viewpoint Apartment0x1 SmallStudio,1BA$1,249
Mar Vista1X1S - REMODEL1BR,1BA$1,275
New Horizons Apartments1BR, 1BA1BR,1BA$1,305
Adara at SeaTacS1 MFTEStudio,1BA$1,330
Tukwila Village Senior Living Apartments1 Bdrm 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,350
Cameo Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,395
Normandy Park VillaMeadow1BR,1BA$1,400

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Seatac, WA

As of May 05, 2026 the best value apartment in the Seatac area is the $1.46 price per square foot 2 Bed 1 Bath Model at Century Plaza in the in the Burien South neighborhood starting from $1,750. The second greatest value Seatac apartment is the 2BR/1.0BA Model at Rise Apartments starting at $2,000 with a $1.82 price per square foot in the Burien South neighborhood. 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.
Century Plaza2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.46
Rise Apartments2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.82
Sky View Park Villa2B/1B2BR,1BA$1.93
SeasonsTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.89
CieloOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.87
Cottage Woods1x1 Lower1BR,1BA$2.07
New Horizons Apartments1BR, 1BA1BR,1BA$1.81
Cameo Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.99
Tukwila Village Senior Living Apartments1 Bdrm 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.01
Reserve at SeaTac 55+ Active Senior LivingS2Studio ,1BA$2.06

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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 Reserve at SeaTac 55+ Active Senior Living which is listed at $999, while the average apartment in Seatac costs $2,515.

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 49 regular apartments in Seatac that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

Expert Rental Resources

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A Seasoned Property Manager's Step-by-Step Guide to Getting Your Deposit Back

Written by: Lauren Harrington

I’m going to talk with you as a seasoned property manager and friend. So, let’s start with your security deposit. I want you to think about this guide as insider information. You deserve your deposit back.

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Written by: Lauren Harrington

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What Does “Rent Burdened” Mean? How Much Rent Is Too Much

Written by: Lauren Harrington

This article draws from first-hand renter experiences and recurring financial challenges reported after moving in.

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Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

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