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Rental Market Trends in Burien, WA

What is the average rent in Burien, WA?

$1,574/month

Average Rent

621 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

+0.9%

Increase in the Last Year

As of June 2025, the average rent in Burien, WA is $1,574 per month. For comparison, the national average rent price in the US is currently $1,628/month, which means Burien rent prices are 3% lower than the national average. When you rent an apartment in Burien, you can expect to pay about $1,204 per month for a studio, $1,574 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,925 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $2,398 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$1,204/month
440 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,574/month
621 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,925/month
953 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,398/month
1,190 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$3,776/month
2,144 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 increased by 0.9%, which averages out to $14 more per month.

Market Trends Over Time   The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
Last Updated June 2025
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2024 2025
Market Trends Over Time
Rent Ranges in Burien, WA
Last Updated June 2025
$1,501 - $2,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Burien, WA
Percentage*
Rent Range
4% Below $700/month
18% $700 - $1,000/month
24% $1,001 - $1,500/month
42% $1,501 - $2,000/month
12% Above $2,000/month

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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Burien?

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

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Downtown Burien
$1,684/month
654 Sq Ft
Seahurst
$1,783/month
641 Sq Ft
Linde Terrace
$1,783/month
641 Sq Ft
The Heights at Burien
$1,783/month
641 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Burien?

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

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Seahurst
$1,783/month
641 Sq Ft
Linde Terrace
$1,783/month
641 Sq Ft
The Heights at Burien
$1,783/month
641 Sq Ft
Downtown Burien
$1,684/month
654 Sq Ft

Which Burien neighborhoods have the most rentals available?

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

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Downtown Burien
$1,684/month
654 Sq Ft
Seahurst
$1,783/month
641 Sq Ft
Linde Terrace
$1,783/month
641 Sq Ft
The Heights at Burien
$1,783/month
641 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 $1,574, you’ll want to make about $5,246 per month or $62,952 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

Seahurst

Burien, WA

Studio
$1,320/month
$773/month
One Bedroom
$1,736/month
$1,258/month
Two Bedroom
$2,099/month
$1,386/month
Three Bedroom
$1,732/month
$1,473/month
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KINECT AT BURIEN

KINECT AT BURIEN

631 SW 150th St,
Burien, WA 98166

Studio - 2 Beds | $1,499 - $2,529

Elevation 16

Elevation 16

1505 SW 107th St,
Seattle, WA 98146

Studio - 2 Beds | $1,700 - $2,695

Garden Pointe

Garden Pointe

130 SW 112th St,
Seattle, WA 98146

1-2 Beds | $1,795 - $2,295

Latitude 112

Latitude 112

125 SW 112th St,
Seattle, WA 98168

1-3 Beds | $1,725 - $2,373

Property Management Companies in Burien, WA

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Allied Residential
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  • 8,580

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  • 18

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4 Communities in Burien
FPI Management
FPI Management
  • 612

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  • 104,049

    Units

  • 218

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2 Communities in Burien
American Capital Group
American Capital Group
  • 25

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  • 5,387

    Units

  • 19

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2 Communities in Burien
Harbor Group Management
Harbor Group Management
  • 151

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  • 45,894

    Units

  • 101

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1 Community in Burien
Coast Property Management
Coast Property Management
  • 48

    Communities

  • 5,250

    Units

  • 24

    Cities

1 Community in Burien
Targa Real Estate Services
Targa Real Estate Services
  • 59

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  • 3,887

    Units

  • 20

    Cities

1 Community in Burien
CloudTen Residential
CloudTen Residential
  • 41

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  • 4,584

    Units

  • 16

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1 Community in Burien
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Thrive Communities
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  • 4,248

    Units

  • 14

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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 June 2025.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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