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Rental Market Trends in Burien, WA

What is the average rent in Burien, WA?

$1,484/month

Average Rent

636 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

-0.9%

Decrease in the Last Year

As of September 2025, the average rent in Burien, WA is $1,484 per month. For comparison, the national average rent price in the US is currently $1,640/month, which means Burien rent prices are 10% lower than the national average. When you rent an apartment in Burien, you can expect to pay about $1,157 per month for a studio, $1,484 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,913 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $2,418 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$1,157/month
438 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,484/month
636 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,913/month
953 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,418/month
1,192 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,614/month
1,321 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$3,408/month
2,111 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 0.9%, which averages out to $13 less per month.

Market Trends Over Time   The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Burien?

Based on current rent prices, Downtown Burien and Linde Terrace" are the most affordable neighborhoods in Burien.

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Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Downtown Burien
$1,720/month
639 Sq Ft
Linde Terrace
$1,780/month
638 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Burien?

Based on current rent prices, Linde Terrace and Downtown Burien" are the most expensive neighborhoods in Burien.

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Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Linde Terrace
$1,780/month
638 Sq Ft
Downtown Burien
$1,720/month
639 Sq Ft

Which Burien neighborhoods have the most rentals available?

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

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Downtown Burien
$1,720/month
639 Sq Ft
Linde Terrace
$1,780/month
638 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 $1,484, you’ll want to make about $4,946 per month or $59,352 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

Downtown Burien

Burien, WA

Linde Terrace

Burien, WA

Studio
$1,270/month
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One Bedroom
$1,762/month
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Two Bedroom
$2,105/month
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Three Bedroom
$1,731/month
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$1,380 - $2,935

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$1,725 - $2,025

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Garden Pointe

Garden Pointe

130 SW 112th St,
Seattle, WA 98146

$1,895 - $2,295

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Property Management Companies in Burien, WA

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Allied Residential
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  • 7,872

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  • 15

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4 Communities in Burien
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FPI Management
  • 619

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  • 105,964

    Units

  • 220

    Cities

2 Communities in Burien
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American Capital Group
  • 25

    Communities

  • 5,387

    Units

  • 19

    Cities

2 Communities in Burien
Harbor Group Management
Harbor Group Management
  • 172

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  • 51,548

    Units

  • 118

    Cities

1 Community in Burien
Coast Property Management
Coast Property Management
  • 60

    Communities

  • 7,037

    Units

  • 30

    Cities

1 Community in Burien
Targa Real Estate Services
Targa Real Estate Services
  • 63

    Communities

  • 4,084

    Units

  • 20

    Cities

1 Community in Burien
CloudTen Residential
CloudTen Residential
  • 39

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  • 4,455

    Units

  • 16

    Cities

1 Community in Burien
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Thrive Communities
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  • 4,339

    Units

  • 15

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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 September 2025.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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