Last updated on September 13, 2026

Average rent in
Burien, WA

Key takeaways for renters

  • Where Burien rent stands today

    Burien, WA rent is essentially flat year over year, with a current median of $1,798/month. Month over month, rent cooled by 1.4%.

  • Burien is 5.4% more affordable than the $1,900/month national median, with 74 total rentals available.

  • Price ranges

    Studios in Burien rent for $1,315/month, 1-bedrooms for $1,560/month, and 2-bedrooms for $1,850/month, with 4+ bedrooms reaching $3,695/month. Three-bedroom units rent for $2,575/month.

Median rent

Median rent in Burien

$1,797/mo

Flat

vs previous year

The average rent in Burien is $1,797 per month as of September 2026. This is 5% below the national average rent, or $102 less per month.

$1.77

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Burien

74

for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Burien rentals at each price point

50%38%25%13%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in Burien, WA

Average rent prices in Burien have decreased by 1% over the last month and have remained the same 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 $3,100. 1-bedroom apartments in Burien run $1,560 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,800.

Listings

Studio

$1,315

9%

32%

1 bedroom

$1,560

3%

10%

2 bedroom

$1,850

3%

5%

3 bedroom

$2,575

1%

2%

4 bedroom

$3,695

1%

23%

Studio

Average rent

$1,315

Last 30 days

9%

Last year

32%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,560

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

10%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,850

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

5%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,575

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

2%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,695

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

23%

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

Median rent price$1,797
decreased by5%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,912
increased by1%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Burien, WA is 6% lower than the median rent in Auburn, WA.

Discover rentals in Burien, WA

Prime Property LLC - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

8.6

Very good

Prime Property LLC

10002 Des Moines Memorial Dr S, Burien, WA 98168

2 beds

1 bath

$1,450

The Raleigh - Photo 1 of 1
Rent special

2d ago

8.6

Very good

The Raleigh

12415 Ambaum Blvd Sw, Burien, WA 98146

1–2 beds

1–2 baths

$1,595–$1,750

Price drop

Prime City View LLC - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.8

Very good

Prime City View LLC

9929 14th Ave S, Burien, WA 98108

2 beds

1 bath

$1,595–$1,700

Centrally Located Apartments in Burien! - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

8.8

Very good

Centrally Located Apartments in Burien!

435 Sw 155th St, Burien, WA 98166

2 beds

1 bath

$1,625

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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 $1,797 per month as of September 12, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Burien?

Average rent prices in Burien have decreased by 1% over the last month and have remained the same since last year.

How does Burien rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Burien is 5% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $102 less per month.

Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Burien?

The most affordable neighborhoods in Burien are Burien Lake View ($1,450/mo), Seahurst Park ($1,737/mo), and Cedarhurst ($1,795/mo).

What salary do I need to afford rent in Burien?

To comfortably afford rent in Burien, you'd need to earn approximately $72,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

When is the best time of year to rent in Burien?

July offers the lowest rents in Burien, running about 5.2% below October prices, while December is the least competitive month with lower overall demand.

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).

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