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Last updated on July 29, 2026
Average rent in
Burien, WA
Average rent in
Last updated on July 29, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
Where Burien rent stands today
Burien, WA rent rose 5.0% year over year, with a current median of $1,785/month. Renters today are paying $129 more per month on average than last year, with rent nearing the peak of $1,795/month seen in September 2024.
Compared to national trends
Burien sits 7.5% more affordable than the $1,930/month national median, with a small total rental inventory of 73 units available across the city.
Rent ranges by bedroom
Studios in Burien rent for $1,375/month, 1-bedrooms for $1,500/month, 2-bedrooms for $1,825/month, 3-bedrooms for $2,795/month, and 4+ bedrooms for $3,630/month. The 2-bedroom median of $1,825/month reflects a common choice for renters.
Neighborhood spotlight
Rents in Seahurst Park declined 72.4 percentage points year over year to $1,795/month across 23 rentals, contrasting with the citywide 5.0% rise. Cedarhurst also cooled with a 48.5 percentage point decline to $1,750/month.
Median rent
Median rent in Burien
$1,785/mo
5%vs previous year
The average rent in Burien is $1,785 per month as of July 2026. This is 8% below the national average rent, or $145 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Burien
73
for rent on Zumper.com as of July 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Burien rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Burien, WA
Average rent prices in Burien have increased by 6% over the last month and have increased by 5% 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 $1,650, whereas a house costs $3,500. 1-bedroom apartments in Burien run $1,515 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,800.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,375 |  3% | 25% | |
1 bedroom | $1,499 | 1% | 13% | |
2 bedroom | $1,825 | No Change | 4% | |
3 bedroom | $2,795 | 2% | 2% | |
4 bedroom | $3,630 | 29% | 17% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Burien Lake View | $1,597 | |
Cedarhurst | $1,750 | |
Linde Hill Park | $1,725 | |
Riverton Boulevard Park | $1,800 | |
Salmon Creek | $1,524 | |
Seahurst Park | $1,795 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,650 | 1% | No Change | |
Condos | $2,250 | 25% | No Change | |
Houses | $3,500 | 2% | No Change | |
Rooms | $1,200 | 41% | - |
Studio
Average rent
$1,375
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
25%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,499
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
13%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,825
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
4%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,795
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
2%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$3,630
Last 30 days
29%
Last year
17%
Riverton Boulevard Park
Average rent
$1,800
Burien Lake View
Average rent
$1,597
Salmon Creek
Average rent
$1,524
Linde Hill Park
Average rent
$1,725
Seahurst Park
Average rent
$1,795
Cedarhurst
Average rent
$1,750
Apartments
Average rent
$1,650
Last 30 days
1%
Condos
Average rent
$2,250
Last 30 days
25%
Houses
Average rent
$3,500
Last 30 days
2%
Rooms
Average rent
$1,200
Last 30 days
41%
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
8%lower than the national median
2%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Burien, WA is 6% lower than the median rent in Auburn, WA.
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Discover rentals in Burien, WA
3d ago
9929 14th Ave S, Burien, WA 98108
2 beds
1 bath
$1,625–$1,700
Apartment for rent
3d ago
12311 12311 Ambaum Blvd SW & 1214 SW 124th Street, Burien, WA 98146
2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,650–$1,999
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
435 Sw 155th St, Burien, WA 98166
2 beds
1 bath
$1,675
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Burien
2 beds
2 baths
$1,695
Condo for rent
1d ago
Verified
15045 5th Ave Sw #4824A, Burien, WA 98166
2 beds
2 baths
$5,470
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in Burien
1 bed
1.5 baths
$4,800
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Burien
2 beds
1.5 baths
$3,500
House for rent
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Burien
2 beds
1.5 baths
$2,895
Condo for rent
Available Jul 26
56m ago
1229 Sw 126th St, Burien, WA 98146
1 bed
1 bath
$1,345
Apartment for rent
3d ago
10025 Des Moines Memorial Dr S, Burien, WA 98168
2 beds
1 bath
$1,800
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
15325 6th Ave Sw, Burien, WA 98166
1 bed
1 bath
$1,450
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
11608 26th Ave S, Burien, WA 98168
4 beds
2.5 baths
$3,665
House for rent
Available Jul 20
56m ago
1229 Sw 126th St, Burien, WA 98146
1 bed
1 bath
$1,345
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
150 Sw 156th St, Burien, WA 98166
1 bed
1 bath
$1,395
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in Burien
4 beds
2.5 baths
$5,495
$4,295
Price drop
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Burien
1 bed
1 bath
$1,850
House for rent
4h ago
143 S 152nd St, Burien, WA 98148
1 bed
1 bath
$1,495
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 $1,785 per month as of July 25, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Burien?
Average rent prices in Burien have increased by 6% over the last month and have increased by 5% since last year.
How does Burien rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Burien is 8% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $145 less per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Burien?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Burien are Salmon Creek ($1,524/mo), Burien Lake View ($1,597/mo), and Linde Hill Park ($1,725/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?
Based on Zumper's July 2026 data, one-bedroom apartments in Burien average around $1,530/month and two-bedrooms approximately $1,850/month.
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).