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Highlights

  • Laundry facilities
  • Closet space
  • Cable & high speed internet
  • Bedrooms
  • Spacious balcony
  • Quiet gated community

Location

11054 4th Ave Sw, Burien, WA 98146, USA
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Management

English Gardens

Leasing office

(206) 824-3733

Property Overview

Sou'Wester Apartments offers a strong blend of value, amenities, and convenience, with an 8.3 expert rating, especially high marks for price, location, and features. It includes laundry facilities, closet space, cable and high-speed internet, spacious balconies, and a quiet gated setting, plus utility-inclusive rent and work-from-home-friendly features. Additional positives include 12 photos, solid value per square foot, and nearby access to a top-rated high school.

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

Zumper Expert Rating

8.3
Very Good
With a solid 8.3 out of 10 overall, Sou'Wester Apartments is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, Sou'Wester 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

  • High school nearby
  • More space
  • Images Available

Great for

  • Work-from-home

Floor plans

1BR/1.0BA1 bed1 bath690 sqft$1,550 /mo1 unit availableCharming 1 bedroom with lots of light located on the second floor. At The Sou’wester, enjoy spacious living just steps from Metro bus routes 128 and 137, offering quick access to downtown Seattle. Plus, you'll appreciate the ease of walking to nearby shopping, dining, and local attractions. Each thoughtfully designed floor plan includes either a large balcony or a garden-friendly yard, perfect for outdoor relaxation. Need extra storage? Our apartments feature generously sized closets in both the bedrooms and entryway. Plus, all homes are cable and high-speed internet ready. Please call us at 206-824-3733 to schedule a tour or email us at ****.
2BR/1.0BA2 bed1 bath790 sqft$1,750 /mo1 unit availableWe have a completely RENOVATED ground floor unit coming available soon. PHOTOS TO COME SOON The Sou’wester is a quiet, gated apartment community located in the “Top Hat” area of Seattle. These spacious apartment homes are just steps from Metro bus routes 128, and 137, giving you quick easy access to downtown. You will also enjoy the ease of walking to local shopping and activities. All of these well designed floor plans feature either a large balcony or a garden-friendly yard. If you need closet space look no further, large closets in bedrooms and entry area. All apartment homes are cable & high speed internet ready. We also provide laundry facilities on site and assigned parking for residents. Please call us at 206-824-3733 to schedule a tour.

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Amenities for Sou'Wester Apartments

Appliances

Electric RangeRefrigerator

Grounds

Gated Community

Services

24 Hour Emergency Maintenance
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Policies and fees

Applicants

Applicants

One-time.

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REQUIRED FEES

Security Deposit

One-time. Refundable.

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About Sou'Wester Apartments

HomeApartments in Burien Sou'Wester Apartments

We have a completely RENOVATED ground floor unit coming available soon. PHOTOS TO COME SOON The Sou’wester is a quiet, gated apartment community located in the “Top Hat” area of Seattle. These spacious apartment homes are just steps from Metro bus routes 128, and 137, giving you quick easy access to downtown. You will also enjoy the ease of walking to local shopping and activities. All of these well designed floor plans feature either a large balcony or a garden-friendly yard. If you need closet space look no further, large closets in bedrooms and entry area. All apartment homes are cable & high speed internet ready. We also provide laundry facilities on site and assigned parking for residents. Please call us at 206-824-3733 to schedule a tour.


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.
8.3
/10
Very Good
With a solid 8.3 out of 10 overall, Sou'Wester Apartments is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, Sou'Wester 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 Sou'Wester Apartments
Price·9A 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.
Sou'Wester Apartments stands out with a remarkable rating of 9/10 for its cost per bedroom compared to other rentals in the area. Considering the excellent balance between price, convenience, and comfort that it provides, residents enjoy a high-quality living experience.
Amenities·9A 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.
Sou'Wester Apartments goes above and beyond to provide sought-after conveniences and desirable perks, including 24 hour emergency maintenance. Renters looking for popular or luxurious features will find them here—and for that reason, Sou'Wester Apartments receives one of the highest amenities scores.
Location·9A score based on proximity and ease of access to shops, restaurants, schools, and public transportation while considering the desirability of the area.
Sou'Wester 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 Sou'Wester 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·7A 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.
Sou'Wester Apartments provides some information about the features available in the community and its apartments, making it a reliable option for prospective renters. Renters should ask additional questions about amenities and non-negotiable items they are looking for.

Reviews from the web

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Tracy

Tracy

Jan 31, 2022

Horrific place. I got sick from living here from Black Mold which Powell, in an evil manner, did nothing about acknowledging and blamed us. Powell has some serious problems and issues. It was horrific. I am so glad I am gone from there since 2011. But we were the best residents they ever had.

Amazing Poet (Amazing Poet)

Amazing Poet (Amazing Poet)

Jul 11, 2019

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Sou'Wester Apartments is great for:

Work-from-home

  • High speed internet is an amenity
  • Utilities included in the rent
  • 1 office supply store within 1 mile
  • Quiet environment with little noise pollution

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 Sou'Wester Apartments compares to other nearby properties.

Positives

High school nearby
There is a high school 0.4 mile away
More space
The 1-bedroom is 118 sqft larger than other listings nearby
Images Available
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Rent trends in Burien

1-bedroom apartments here are priced about the same as 1-bedrooms in Burien.

If you decide to upgrade your space, you can expect 2-bedrooms at Sou'Wester Apartments to be 5% less than the average for similarly sized apartments in Burien.

Median rents as of Sep 5 2026.
Burien
A table of studio rental data trends in Burien
MonthMedian Rent
October 2024$1,622
November 2024$1,153
December 2024$1,095
January 2025$1,200
February 2025$1,184
March 2025$1,150
April 2025$1,133
May 2025$1,105
June 2025$1,177
July 2025$1,260
August 2025$1,246
September 2025$1,202
October 2025$1,177
November 2025$1,155
December 2025$1,246
January 2026$1,361
February 2026$1,421
March 2026$1,302
April 2026$1,218
May 2026$1,216
June 2026$1,231
July 2026$1,212
August 2026$1,191
September 2026$1,195

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Bedrooms

Rent-to-income ratio

30%

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Recommended income

$62,000/yr

With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $62,000 annually to afford this 1-bedroom monthly rent price of $1,550.
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Schools near Sou'Wester Apartments

White Center Heights Elementary School

10015 6th ave sw

seattle, WA, 98168

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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Neighborhood

NEIGHBORHOOD VIBE
Peaceful and quiet
Noise-canceling headphones not required in this mostly noise free area.

Getting around Burien near 11054 4th Ave Sw

Walking

5/10
Some shops and stores are within a few minutes.

Driving

9/10
Commuting is easy with multiple accessible routes and plenty of parking.

Transit

4/10
Frequent public transit options are within walking distance.

Points of interest for 11054 4th Ave Sw, Burien

Groceries

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

Shopping

4/10
Some shops within walking distance

Cafes

3/10
Few or no 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

8/10
Large amount of park space nearby

Nightlife

2/10
Few or no bars within walking distance

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