Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on June 14, 2026
Average rent in
Burien, WA
Average rent in
Last updated on June 14, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
Where Burien rent stands today
Burien, WA rent rose 1.7% year over year to a current median of $1,780/month. Renters are paying $293 more per month on average than last year, although the month-to-month rent slipped 4.3% in June 2026.
Compared to national trends
Burien sits 8.7% more affordable than the $1,950/month national median, with 60 total rentals available. This positions Burien as a moderately priced market within the broader rental landscape.
Rent ranges by bedroom
Studios in Burien rent for $1,200/month, 1-bedrooms for $1,550/month, and 2-bedrooms for $1,895/month, with 4+ bedrooms reaching $3,500/month. Apartments make up 78.2% of total rentals, with houses renting at a median of $3,150/month.
Neighborhood spotlight
Cedarhurst rents fell 60.1% year over year to $1,595/month across 22 rentals, contrasting with the citywide 1.7% rise. This steep local decline marks a unique shift within Burien's rental market.
Median rent
Median rent in Burien
$1,780/mo
2%vs previous year
The average rent in Burien is $1,780 per month as of June 2026. This is 9% below the national average rent, or $170 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Burien
60
for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Burien rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Burien, WA
Average rent prices in Burien have decreased by 4% over the last month and have increased by 2% since last year.
Rent trends
Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.
Compare rent prices in
Burien, WA
Rent prices in Burien vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Burien is $1,695, whereas a house costs $3,150. 1-bedroom apartments in Burien run $1,550 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,895.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,200 |  8% | 23% | |
1 bedroom | $1,550 | 2% | 12% | |
2 bedroom | $1,895 | 2% | 6% | |
3 bedroom | $2,672 | 3% | 18% | |
4 bedroom | $3,500 | 76% | 32% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Burien Lake View | $1,615 | |
Cedarhurst | $1,595 | |
Linde Hill Park | $1,650 | |
Riverton Boulevard Park | $1,825 | |
Salmon Creek | $1,745 | |
Seahurst Park | $1,750 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,695 | No Change | No Change | |
Condos | $1,995 | 10% | No Change | |
Houses | $3,150 | 13% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$1,200
Last 30 days
8%
Last year
23%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,550
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
12%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,895
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
6%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,672
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
18%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$3,500
Last 30 days
76%
Last year
32%
Riverton Boulevard Park
Average rent
$1,825
Burien Lake View
Average rent
$1,615
Salmon Creek
Average rent
$1,745
Linde Hill Park
Average rent
$1,650
Seahurst Park
Average rent
$1,750
Cedarhurst
Average rent
$1,595
Apartments
Average rent
$1,695
Last 30 days
No Change
Condos
Average rent
$1,995
Last 30 days
10%
Houses
Average rent
$3,150
Last 30 days
13%
The table above reflects average rent prices in Burien, WA, broken down by the number of bedrooms, neighborhoods, and property types. The availability of data for each category is dependent on market inventory and will adjust depending on your selected filters.
How does rent in Burien, WA compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in Burien and Auburn by all bedroom counts and property types.
Burien
9%lower than the national median
5%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Burien, WA is 4% lower than the median rent in Auburn, WA.
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Discover rentals in Burien, WA
5d+ ago
Riverton-Boulevard Park house for rent in Burien
10616 Des Moines Memorial Dr S, Burien, WA 98168
2 beds
1 bath
$1,275
House for rent
Available Jun 1
3d ago
9929 14th Ave S, Burien, WA 98108
2 beds
1 bath
$1,550
Apartment for rent
20h ago
Linde & Hill Park apartment for rent in Burien
2 beds
1 bath
$1,625
Apartment for rent
3d ago
14421 8th Ave Sw, Burien, WA 98166
2 beds
1 bath
$1,650–$2,075
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
1 bed
1 bath
$2,760
Apartment for rent
4d ago
Riverton-Boulevard Park apartment for rent in Burien
11632 24th Ave S #C2, Burien, WA 98168
Studio
1 bath
$1,650
Apartment for rent
Available Jun 12
5d+ ago
Burien Lake View apartment for rent in Burien
439 Sw 156th St #1, Burien, WA 98166
1 bed
1 bath
$1,650
Apartment for rent
Available May 26
2d ago
2225 S 112th St, Burien, WA 98168
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,695–$2,440
Apartment for rent
2d ago
15325 6th Ave Sw, Burien, WA 98166
1 bed
1 bath
$1,475
Apartment for rent
2d ago
1229 Sw 126th St, Burien, WA 98146
1 bed
1 bath
$1,345
Apartment for rent
2d ago
1229 Sw 126th St, Burien, WA 98146
1 bed
1 bath
$1,345
Apartment for rent
2d ago
150 Sw 156th St, Burien, WA 98166
1 bed
1 bath
$1,425
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
1 bed
1 bath
$2,760
Apartment for rent
2d ago
1229 Sw 126th St, Burien, WA 98146
1 bed
1 bath
$1,345
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Riverton-Boulevard Park house for rent in Burien
10616 Des Moines Memorial Dr S, Burien, WA 98168
2 beds
1 bath
$1,275
House for rent
Available Jun 1
2d ago
12210 Ambaum Blvd Sw, Burien, WA 98146
Studio–1 bed
1 bath
$1,200–$1,545
Apartment for rent
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Frequently asked questions for Burien, WA
Quick answers to common questions about the Burien rental market.
How much is rent in Burien?
The average rent in Burien is $1,780 per month as of June 13, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Burien?
Average rent prices in Burien have decreased by 4% over the last month and have increased by 2% since last year.
How does Burien rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Burien is 9% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $170 less per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Burien?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Burien are Cedarhurst ($1,595/mo), Burien Lake View ($1,615/mo), and Linde Hill Park ($1,650/mo).
What salary do I need to afford rent in Burien?
To comfortably afford rent in Burien, you'd need to earn approximately $71,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Burien?
Burien's 2025 rental market shows 1-bedroom apartments averaging around $1,500 per month, while 2-bedroom units rent for around $1,900 monthly. These figures reflect recent market conditions with 1-bedrooms down 2.2% from the previous year and 2-bedrooms declining 1.7% annually.
Methodology
Rent prices are based on Zumper's rental listings from the past 30 days. Median rent is calculated across all available listings and property types on the platform. If you filter the page by bedroom count or property type, the pricing throughout the page will update automatically to reflect that segment of the rental market.
Household and population data come from the U.S. Census Bureau. Cost-of-living data is sourced from the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living Index (COLI).