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Highlights

  • Laundry facilities
  • Closet space
  • Gated apartment community
  • Cable & high speed internet

Location

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

Powell Property Management

Leasing office

(206) 824-3733

Property Overview

Sou'Wester Apartments achieves an impressive Zumper Expert Rating of 8.8, highlighting its strong balance of price and value with a perfect price rating of 10. The property features exceptional amenities, including laundry facilities and high-speed internet, while its prime location scores 9, ensuring easy access to schools and popular destinations. Additionally, it has a trustworthiness rating of 7, indicating transparency in its offerings, and is noted for being ideal for remote work due to its quiet environment and included utilities.

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

8.8
Very Good
With a solid 8.8 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

  • Less expensive
  • More space
  • High school nearby

Great for

  • Work-from-home

Floor plans

1BR/1.0BA1 bed1 bath690 sqft$1,495 /mo2 units availableThe 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. When summer comes you can enjoy the in-ground pool area! We also provide laundry facilities on site and assigned parking for residents.

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Amenities for Sou'Wester Apartments

Appliances

Electric RangeRefrigerator

Building

Controlled AccessOnsite Laundry

Grounds

Gated CommunitySwimming Pool

Services

24 Hour Emergency Maintenance
Units, floor plans, amenities, dimensions, details, availability, and prices may be approximate and subject to change. Please contact a community representative for more information.

Policies and fees

Contact for more information on pet policy.

Building details

Property details

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About Sou'Wester Apartments

HomeApartments in Burien Sou'Wester Apartments

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. When summer comes you can enjoy the in-ground pool area! We also provide laundry facilities on site and assigned parking for residents.


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.
8.8
/10
Very Good
With a solid 8.8 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·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.
Sou'Wester 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·10A 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 stands out as a premier property with an impressive array of amenities and an excellent standard of living. Residents here have access to many of the most popular and desired perks, making this one of the top choices for renters seeking unparalleled comfort and convenience.
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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Kina plain

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
  • 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

Less expensive
The 2-bedrooms are cheaper than other similar listings nearby
More space
The 1-bedroom is 90 sqft larger than other listings nearby
High school nearby
There is a high school 0.4 mile away
Middle school nearby
There is a middle school 0.4 mile away
Images Available
There are at least 10 photos of this address
Laundry available on site
Washers and dryers are available in-building or in-unit

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Rent trends in Burien

1-bedroom apartments at Sou'Wester Apartments cost about 5% less than the average rent price for 1-bedroom apartments in Burien.

Median rents as of Sep 6 2025.
Burien
A table of studio rental data trends in Burien
MonthMedian Rent
September 2023$1,184
October 2023$1,183
November 2023$1,195
December 2023$1,389
January 2024$1,666
February 2024$1,661
March 2024$1,459
April 2024$1,213
May 2024$1,287
June 2024$1,672
July 2024$1,532
August 2024$1,275
September 2024$1,374
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$1,223

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Can I afford to live at 11054 4th Ave Sw?

Bedrooms

1 bedroom

Rent-to-income ratio

30%

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Recommended income

$59,800/yr

With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $59,800 annually to afford this 1-bedroom monthly rent price of $1,495.
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Schools near Sou'Wester Apartments

White Center Heights Elementary School

10015 6th ave sw

seattle, WA, 98168

PK, K-5Public
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Valley View Early Childhood Center

17622 46th ave s

seatac, WA, 98188

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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

Explore the area around 11054 4th Ave Sw

24 7 Grocery
11046 1st Ave S
Saar's Super Saver Foods
10616 16th Ave SW
Castillos Inc
10438 16th Ave SW
Safeway
12725 1st Ave S
New Golden Village Market
9810 14th Ave SW

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