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Rental Market Trends in Burien, WA

What is the average rent in Burien, WA?

$1,472/month

Average Rent

637 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

-0.4%

Decrease in the Last Year

As of January 2026, the average rent in Burien, WA is $1,472 per month. For comparison, the national average rent price in the US is currently $1,625/month, which means Burien rent prices are 9% lower than the national average. When you rent an apartment in Burien, you can expect to pay about $1,147 per month for a studio, $1,472 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,884 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $2,415 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$1,147/month
438 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,472/month
637 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,884/month
952 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,415/month
1,190 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,263/month
582 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,647/month
1,056 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$5,840/month
3,444 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Burien, WA?

In the past year, rent has decreased by 0.4%, which averages out to $5 less per month.

Market Trends Over Time   The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
Last Updated January 2026
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Market Trends Over Time
Rent Ranges in Burien, WA
Last Updated January 2026
$1,501 - $2,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Burien, WA
Percentage*
Rent Range
4% Below $700/month
17% $700 - $1,000/month
28% $1,001 - $1,500/month
42% $1,501 - $2,000/month
9% Above $2,000/month

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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Burien?

Based on current rent prices, Linde Terrace, The Heights at Burien and Seahurst are the most affordable neighborhoods in Burien.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Linde Terrace
$1,615/month
630 Sq Ft
The Heights at Burien
$1,644/month
662 Sq Ft
Seahurst
$1,678/month
672 Sq Ft
Downtown Burien
$1,776/month
635 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Burien?

Based on current rent prices, Downtown Burien, Seahurst and The Heights at Burien are the most expensive neighborhoods in Burien.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Downtown Burien
$1,776/month
635 Sq Ft
Seahurst
$1,678/month
672 Sq Ft
The Heights at Burien
$1,644/month
662 Sq Ft
Linde Terrace
$1,615/month
630 Sq Ft

Which Burien neighborhoods have the most rentals available?

The neighborhoods in Burien with the most apartments available are Downtown Burien, Linde Terrace and Seahurst .

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Downtown Burien
$1,776/month
635 Sq Ft
Linde Terrace
$1,615/month
630 Sq Ft
Seahurst
$1,678/month
672 Sq Ft
The Heights at Burien
$1,644/month
662 Sq Ft
This information is based on data collected by CoStar Group researchers.†

What salary do I need to live comfortably in Burien, WA?

Because the average rent in Burien is $1,472, you’ll want to make about $4,906 per month or $58,872 per year. The general guideline is to pay no more than 30 percent of your monthly income on rent. However, you’ll want to consider additional factors, such as your monthly bills and other expenses. Use our rent affordability calculator to help determine how much to budget for rent.

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Apartment Averages

Linde Terrace

Burien, WA

Downtown Burien

Burien, WA

Studio
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$1,251/month
One Bedroom
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$1,683/month
Two Bedroom
-
$2,047/month
Three Bedroom
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$1,744/month
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KINECT AT BURIEN

KINECT AT BURIEN

631 SW 150th St,
Burien, WA 98166

$1,472 - $2,559

Studio - 2 Beds

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Whisperwood Apartments

11844 26th Ave S,
Seattle, WA 98168

$1,261 - $2,281

Studio - 3 Beds

Alcove at Seahurst

Alcove at Seahurst

14001 Ambaum Blvd sw,
Burien, WA 98166

$1,490 - $2,905

1-3 Beds

Latitude 112

Latitude 112

125 SW 112th St,
Seattle, WA 98168

$1,299 - $2,373

1-3 Beds

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  • 9,050

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  • 17

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4 Communities in Burien
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American Capital Group
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  • 5,703

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  • 19

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2 Communities in Burien
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Harbor Group Management
  • 189

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  • 54,276

    Units

  • 135

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1 Community in Burien
TAM Residential
TAM Residential
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  • 21,912

    Units

  • 51

    Cities

1 Community in Burien
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Coast Property Management
  • 59

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  • 6,835

    Units

  • 31

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1 Community in Burien
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  • 4,854

    Units

  • 19

    Cities

1 Community in Burien
Indigo Real Estate Services
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  • 16

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1 Community in Burien
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1 Community in Burien

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in November 2025.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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