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Rental Market Trends in Burien, WA

What is the average rent in Burien, WA?

$1,477/month

Average Rent

637 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

-0.1%

Decrease in the Last Year

As of April 2026, the average rent in Burien, WA is $1,477 per month. For comparison, the national average rent price in the US is currently $1,641/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 $1,162 per month for a studio, $1,477 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,885 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $2,350 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$1,162/month
445 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,477/month
637 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,885/month
953 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,350/month
1,190 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average 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 0.1%, which averages out to $1 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 April 2026
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Market Trends Over Time
Rent Ranges in Burien, WA
Last Updated April 2026
$1,501 - $2,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Burien, WA
Percentage*
Rent Range
3% Below $700/month
17% $700 - $1,000/month
28% $1,001 - $1,500/month
43% $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, Seahurst and The Heights at Burien are the most affordable neighborhoods in Burien.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Linde Terrace
$1,617/month
617 Sq Ft
Seahurst
$1,626/month
640 Sq Ft
The Heights at Burien
$1,626/month
640 Sq Ft
Downtown Burien
$1,759/month
637 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
$1,759/month
637 Sq Ft
Seahurst
$1,626/month
640 Sq Ft
The Heights at Burien
$1,626/month
640 Sq Ft
Linde Terrace
$1,617/month
617 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
$1,759/month
637 Sq Ft
Linde Terrace
$1,617/month
617 Sq Ft
Seahurst
$1,626/month
640 Sq Ft
The Heights at Burien
$1,626/month
640 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 $1,477, you’ll want to make about $4,923 per month or $59,076 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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$1,241/month
One Bedroom
-
$1,683/month
Two Bedroom
-
$1,992/month
Three Bedroom
-
$1,749/month
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Apartment communities in Burien we think you'll love

KINECT AT BURIEN

KINECT AT BURIEN

631 SW 150th St,
Burien, WA 98166

$1,499 - $2,428

Studio - 2 Beds

Alcove at Seahurst Apartments

Alcove at Seahurst Apartments

14001 Ambaum Blvd sw,
Burien, WA 98166

$1,460 - $2,905

1-3 Beds

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130 SW 112th St,
Seattle, WA 98146

$1,895 - $2,295

1-2 Beds

Latitude 112

Latitude 112

125 SW 112th St,
Seattle, WA 98168

$1,299 - $2,373

1-3 Beds

Property Management Companies in Burien, WA

Allied Residential
Allied Residential
  • 50

    Communities

  • 8,995

    Units

  • 17

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3 Communities in Burien
American Capital Group
American Capital Group
  • 26

    Communities

  • 5,703

    Units

  • 19

    Cities

2 Communities in Burien
Harbor Group Management
Harbor Group Management
  • 185

    Communities

  • 54,145

    Units

  • 135

    Cities

1 Community in Burien
TAM Residential
TAM Residential
  • 83

    Communities

  • 22,529

    Units

  • 52

    Cities

1 Community in Burien
Avanath Capital Management, LLC
Avanath Capital Management, LLC
  • 51

    Communities

  • 10,687

    Units

  • 35

    Cities

1 Community in Burien
Coast Property Management
Coast Property Management
  • 61

    Communities

  • 7,189

    Units

  • 31

    Cities

1 Community in Burien
Indigo Real Estate Services
Indigo Real Estate Services
  • 21

    Communities

  • 3,650

    Units

  • 15

    Cities

1 Community in Burien
Blanton Turner
Blanton Turner
  • 35

    Communities

  • 4,553

    Units

  • 13

    Cities

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 February 2026.

Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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