What is the average apartment size in Burien?

The average size for a Burien, WA apartment is 817 square feet, but this number varies greatly depending on unit type, with cheap and luxury alternatives for houses and apartments alike. Studio apartments are the smallest and most affordable, 1-bedroom apartments are closer to the average, while 2-bedroom apartments and 3-bedroom apartments offer a more generous square footage.

What is the average rent in Burien?

As of Sep / 2025, the average rent in Burien is $1,927 per month, a 4.36% increase from last year’s average of $1,847.

How much does rent cost by apartment size in Burien?

In Burien, studios rent for $1,709 per month, one-bedroom units average $1,726 per month, two-bedrooms cost around $2,007 per month, and three-bedroom apartments rent for about $2,387 per month

What is the average apartment size in Burien?

The typical apartment in Burien offers about 817 sq. ft. square feet of living space, though actual sizes vary depending on layout and amenities.

How large are apartments by bedroom count in Burien?

Studio apartments in Burien average 478 sq. ft., one-bedrooms offer 655 sq. ft., two-bedrooms are about 896 sq. ft., and three-bedroom apartments average 1,095 sq. ft.

Burien, WA Rental Market Trends

Q: What's the typical rent budget in Burien?

The typical rent budget in Burien ranges from $1,501 to $2,000 per month, with 60% of rentals in this range.

Q: Do most people rent or own in Burien?

In Burien, 43% of households rent while 57% own their homes, based on the latest U.S. Census data.

Last updated: October 19, 2025 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in Burien is $1,927, a 4.36% increase compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $1,847.

Studio Apartments at $1,709 offer the most budget-friendly option with 478 square feet, ideal for single renters prioritizing location over space.

One-bedroom apartments provide 655 square feet for $1,726, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-beedroom units at $2,007 offer 896 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Three-bedroom apartments deliver maximum space (1,095 sq ft) for $2,387, suitable for larger households.

Average rent in Burien, WA

Last updated: October 19, 2025

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$1,927	817 sq. ft.
Studio	$1,709	478 sq. ft.
1 Bed	$1,726	655 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$2,007	896 sq. ft.
3 Beds	$2,387	1,095 sq. ft.

Burien, WA rent trends

Rental prices in Burien, WA have increased by 4.36% over the past year. The average rent moved from $1,847 to $1,927.

What's the typical rent budget in Burien, WA?

The largest share of rentals in Burien, WA (60%) fall between $1,501-$2,000 per month. This suggests that most people succesfully find suitable apartments within this price.

Do most people rent or own in Burien, WA?

8,545 or 43% of the households in Burien, WA are renter-occupied while 11,298 or 57% are owner-occupied.

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Most affordable neighborhoods in Burien?

Normandy Park $1,682/month

Bryn Mawr-Skyway $1,702/month

SeaTac $1,787/month

All of these neighborhoods fall below the city wide average of $1,927/month.

Most expensive neighborhoods in Burien?

Issaquah $2,825/month

Snoqualmie $3,013/month

North Bend $3,270/month

These neighborhoods typically command higher rents due to location, amenities, and demand.

Average Rent in Burien, WA By Neighborhood

Neighborhood	Average Rent
North Bend	$3,270
Snoqualmie	$3,013
Issaquah	$2,825
Bellevue	$2,751
Mercer Island	$2,684
Sammamish	$2,678
Redmond	$2,600
Kirkland	$2,531
Woodinville	$2,526
Lakeland North	$2,443
Newcastle	$2,434
Bridle Trails - Bellevue	$2,374
Black Diamond	$2,358
Covington	$2,324
Seattle	$2,252
Maple Valley	$2,230
Renton	$2,156
Kenmore	$2,146
Fairwood	$2,142
Lake Forest Park	$2,030
Shoreline	$1,998
Enumclaw	$1,959
Kent	$1,954
White Center	$1,888
Federal Way	$1,878
Tukwila	$1,878
Auburn	$1,866
Boulevard Park	$1,863
Pacific	$1,836
Des Moines	$1,804
SeaTac	$1,787
Bryn Mawr-Skyway	$1,702
Normandy Park	$1,682

Burien | Rent Comparison by Neighborhood

Rent in Auburn is 32% lower than in Bellevue

$1,866

Auburn rent is 3% lower than Burien average

Average Rent $1,866

$2,751

Bellevue rent is 43% higher than Burien average

Average Rent $2,751

How Burien Compares to Other Cities

City	Average Rent
Burien	$1,927
Bothell	$2,284
Seattle	$2,252
Tacoma	$1,749
Bellevue	$2,751
Everett	$1,886
Spokane	$1,389
Vancouver	$1,781
Spokane Valley	$1,416
Kent	$1,954
Renton	$2,156
Redmond, WA	$2,600
Issaquah, WA	$2,825
Federal Way, WA	$1,878
Bremerton, WA	$1,725
Kirkland, WA	$2,531

Where this data comes from

The rental statistics on this page were compiled by RentCafe.com, a nationwide apartment search website trusted by millions of renters to find apartments and houses for rent throughout the U.S.

Rent prices, trends, and apartment sizes were calculated based on data from our sister company, Yardi Matrix, an apartment market intelligence solution that covers approximately 90% of the U.S. metro area population. The data includes comprehensive information on all Burien apartment buildings with 50 or more units, totaling 23.5 million apartments across 181 U.S. markets.

Housing composition data was sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau, using the most recently available information by tenure.