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Highlights

  • Prime location
  • Professionally managed
  • Refined living
  • Generous living spaces
  • Easy access

Location

12201 Ambaum Blvd Sw, Burien, WA 98146, USA|Salmon Creek
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(206) 241-1510

Property Overview

Forest View Apartments offers a strong mix of value, convenience, and quality, with a high expert rating, competitive pricing, and solid amenities. Its prime location, professionally managed setting, generous living spaces, and easy access add to its appeal, while nearby schools and strong value-for-money measures further support its overall attractiveness.

This summary uses Zumper’s proprietary data. “Zumper Expert Ratings” and “Things you’ll love” are based on our internal analyses of market trends and renter insights.

Zumper Expert Rating

8.4
Very Good
With a solid 8.4 out of 10 overall, Forest View Apartments is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, Forest View Apartments has a number of attractive features—namely its Price— so you can be assured your rent will come with a high standard of living.

Things you’ll love

  • Less expensive
  • More space
  • High school nearby

Floor plans

2X12 bed1 bath1,100 sqft$1,725 /mo3 units availableNow available at Forest View Apartments, this beautifully designed two-bedroom, one-bath residence offers refined living in Burien’s sought-after neighborhood within a secure, controlled-access community. This 1100-square-foot home, offered at $1,725 per month, features a well-planned layout and generous living spaces that feel open, balanced, and inviting. Forest View Apartments provides an elevated sense of security with controlled-access entry and security cameras throughout the community. Reserved parking is available for added convenience. Located near, parks, dining, shopping, and major commuter routes, Forest View offers easy access to downtown Seattle, Sea-Tac Airport, Normandy Park, and Des Moines, while maintaining a peaceful, residential atmosphere. This residence is ideal for those seeking space, privacy, thoughtful design, and an elevated lifestyle in a prime location. Two-Bedroom / One-Bath Available Now 1100 sq. ft. | $1,725/month Call for your personal tour today! Forest View Apartments — Elevated Living in Burien’s Best Kept Secret!! Professionally Managed by: Tecton Corporation Reusable Tenant Screening Reports not accepted

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HomeApartments in BurienSalmon Creek Forest View Apartments

Now available at Forest View Apartments, this beautifully designed two-bedroom, one-bath residence offers refined living in Burien’s sought-after neighborhood within a secure, controlled-access community. This 1100-square-foot home, offered at $1,725 per month, features a well-planned layout and generous living spaces that feel open, balanced, and inviting. Forest View Apartments provides an elevated sense of security with controlled-access entry and security cameras throughout the community. Reserved parking is available for added convenience. Located near, parks, dining, shopping, and major commuter routes, Forest View offers easy access to downtown Seattle, Sea-Tac Airport, Normandy Park, and Des Moines, while maintaining a peaceful, residential atmosphere. This residence is ideal for those seeking space, privacy, thoughtful design, and an elevated lifestyle in a prime location. Two-Bedroom / One-Bath Available Now 1100 sq. ft. | $1,725/month Call for your personal tour today! Forest View Apartments — Elevated Living in Burien’s Best Kept Secret!! Professionally Managed by: Tecton Corporation Reusable Tenant Screening Reports not accepted


Zumper Expert Rating

Our expert rating is based on a weighted average score of property attributes that renters care about most: price, amenities, location, quality, and trust.
8.4
/10
Very Good
With a solid 8.4 out of 10 overall, Forest View Apartments is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, Forest View Apartments has a number of attractive features—namely its Price— so you can be assured your rent will come with a high standard of living.
How we rated Forest View Apartments
Price·10A score that weighs the cost and location of the property, which we calculate by comparing rent prices of recent units to the median price of nearby rentals, adjusting for overall quality and features.
Forest View Apartments offers an excellent balance between price and value. It's priced competitively for its amenities, location, and other key features. Compared to the median price per bedroom in the area, this property is less than, or about the same as, nearby rentals, so residents can expect great value without too many compromises on their desired standard of living.
Amenities·8A score based on the amenities offered at this property compared to other rentals in the area. We consider the quantity, quality, and popularity of features both on site and within the units.
With multiple in-demand amenities, Forest View Apartments is committed to enhancing the renting experience. And while it may have fewer total conveniences and features than similar rentals nearby, it remains a top choice for renters wanting an specific standard of living.
Location·9A score based on proximity and ease of access to shops, restaurants, schools, and public transportation while considering the desirability of the area.
Forest View Apartments is exceptional when it comes to location and conveniences. Communication with management or leasing staff is usually quick and easy and they often use advanced scheduling and communication tools to streamline the process. The location of this property offers easy access to popular points of interest in the area and options for getting around.
Quality·6A score based on what makes the property stand out, such as luxury features, unique offerings, age of the building, and our ability to verify the accuracy of these details.
While Forest View Apartments does not have many hallmark characteristics to highlight, it has some qualities and features that will resonate with a broad range of renters.
Trustworthiness·8A score based on the accuracy, completeness, recency, and usefulness of the information provided by this property, so you can trust that what you see is what you get.
The level of transparency this property provides distinguishes it as a great rental. With a high attention to detail and desirable features, renters can be sure they will get an accurate picture of their potential new home.

Property highlights

We compared every listing in the surrounding area to determine which amenities are most common. If a building lacks an amenity that most others in the area have, it is a con. If a building has an amenity most others in the area do not, it is a pro. Similarly, price, schools, and size are calculated relative to the size, price, and distance to schools of the other properties nearby.

How Forest View Apartments compares to other nearby properties.

Positives

Less expensive
The 2-bedrooms are cheaper than other similar listings nearby
More space
The 2-bedroom is 200 sqft larger than other listings nearby
High school nearby
There is a high school 0.4 mile away

Considerations

No in-unit dishwasher
Dishwashers aren't available

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Rent trends in Salmon Creek

2-bedroom apartments at Forest View Apartments cost about the same as the average rent price for 2-bedroom apartments in Salmon Creek.

Median rents as of Jul 18 2026.
Salmon Creek
Burien
A table of 1-bedroom apartment rental data trends in Burien
MonthMedian Rent
August 2024$1,518
September 2024$1,523
October 2024$1,505
November 2024$1,500
December 2024$1,440
January 2025$1,450
February 2025$1,528
March 2025$1,517
April 2025$1,498
May 2025$1,496
June 2025$1,477
July 2025$1,496
August 2025$1,531
September 2025$1,561
October 2025$1,544
November 2025$1,521
December 2025$1,545
January 2026$1,528
February 2026$1,501
March 2026$1,525
April 2026$1,531
May 2026$1,561
June 2026$1,548
July 2026$1,531
A table of 1-bedroom apartment rental data trends in Salmon Creek
MonthMedian Rent
October 2025$1,425
December 2025$1,595
January 2026$1,520
February 2026$1,499
March 2026$1,499
April 2026$1,499
May 2026$1,462

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Bedrooms

2 bedrooms

Rent-to-income ratio

30%

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$69,000/yr

With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $69,000 annually to afford this 2-bedrooms monthly rent price of $1,725.
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Schools near Forest View Apartments

Hazel Valley Elementary School

402 sw 132nd st

burien, WA, 98146

PK, K-5Public
C-

Highline Public Schools Virtual Academy

15675 ambaum blvd sw

burien, WA, 98166

PK, K-12Public

Bridges Transition

7201 beacon ave s

seattle, WA, 98108

PK, K-12Public

Valley View Early Childhood Center

17622 46th ave s

seatac, WA, 98188

PKPublic

Renton Online School

300 sw 7th st

renton, WA, 98057

K-12Public
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Getting around Burien near 12201 Ambaum Blvd Sw

Walking

6/10
Some shops and stores are within a few minutes.

Driving

10/10
Commuting is easy with multiple accessible routes and plenty of parking.

Cycling

6/10
Peddling isn’t a problem with cyclist-friendly streets and bikeable destinations.

Transit

5/10
Frequent public transit options are within walking distance.

Points of interest for 12201 Ambaum Blvd Sw, Burien

Groceries

8/10
At least one grocery store within a few minutes' walk

Shopping

4/10
Some shops within walking distance

Cafes

5/10
Some cafés within walking distance

Restaurants

5/10
Some restaurants within walking distance

Primary schools

8/10
At least one elementary school within a 10-minute walk

High schools

8/10
At least one high school within a 20-minute walk

Parks

9/10
Large amount of park space nearby

Nightlife

2/10
Few or no bars within walking distance

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