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Rental Market Trends in Burien, WA

What is the average rent in Burien, WA?

$1,484/month

Average Rent

638 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

+0.8%

Increase in the Last Year

Burien, WA Rental Market Overview

The average rent in Burien, WA is $1,484 per month. For comparison, the national average rent price in the US is currently $1,644/month, which means Burien rent prices are 10% lower than the national average.

  • Studio apartments in Burien average $1,216 per month.
  • One-bedroom apartments in Burien average $1,484 per month.
  • Two-bedroom apartments in Burien average $1,918 per month.
  • Three-bedroom apartments in Burien average $2,374 or more per month.

Data Updated: June, 2026

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$1,216/month
445 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,484/month
638 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,918/month
949 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,374/month
1,188 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$5,150/month
2,268 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 0.8%, which averages out to $12 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 2026
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Rent Ranges in Burien, WA
Last Updated June 2026
$1,501 - $2,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Burien, WA
Percentage*
Rent Range
1% Below $700/month
19% $700 - $1,000/month
28% $1,001 - $1,500/month
40% $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, Seahurst and Downtown Burien" are the most affordable neighborhoods in Burien.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Seahurst
$1,588/month
655 Sq Ft
Downtown Burien
$1,749/month
650 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Burien?

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

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Downtown Burien
$1,749/month
650 Sq Ft
Seahurst
$1,588/month
655 Sq Ft

Which Burien neighborhoods have the most rentals available?

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

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Downtown Burien
$1,749/month
650 Sq Ft
Seahurst
$1,588/month
655 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

Seahurst

Burien, WA

Downtown Burien

Burien, WA

Studio
$778/month
$1,295/month
One Bedroom
$1,250/month
$1,673/month
Two Bedroom
$1,398/month
$2,012/month
Three Bedroom
$1,505/month
$1,752/month
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631 SW 150th St,
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$1,599 - $2,399

Studio - 2 Beds

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Cambridge Square

455 S 156th St,
Burien, WA 98148

$1,599 - $3,144

1-3 Beds

Alcove at Seahurst Apartments

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14001 Ambaum Blvd sw,
Burien, WA 98166

$1,420 - $2,905

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125 SW 112th St,
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$1,199 - $2,374

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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 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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