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 Jan / 2026, the average rent in Burien is $1,913 per month, a 2.14% increase from last years average of $1,873.

How much does rent cost by apartment size in Burien?

In Burien, studios rent for $1,730 per month, one-bedroom units average $1,758 per month, two-bedrooms cost around $1,965 per month, and three-bedroom apartments rent for about $2,410 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 494 sq. ft., one-bedrooms offer 661 sq. ft., two-bedrooms are about 898 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 49% 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: February 20, 2026 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in Burien is $1,913, a 2.14% increase compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $1,873.

Studio Apartments at $1,730 offer the most budget-friendly option with 494 square feet, ideal for single renters prioritizing location over space.

One-bedroom apartments provide 661 square feet for $1,758, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-beedroom units at $1,965 offer 898 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Three-bedroom apartments deliver maximum space (1,095 sq ft) for $2,410, suitable for larger households.

Average rent in Burien, WA

Last updated: February 20, 2026

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$1,913	817 sq. ft.
Studio	$1,730	494 sq. ft.
1 Bed	$1,758	661 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$1,965	898 sq. ft.
3 Beds	$2,410	1,095 sq. ft.

Burien, WA rent trends

Rental prices in Burien, WA have increased by 2.14% over the past year. The average rent moved from $1,873 to $1,913.

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

The largest share of rentals in Burien, WA (49%) 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.

Most affordable neighborhoods in Burien?

Normandy Park $1,638/month

Bryn Mawr-Skyway $1,736/month

SeaTac $1,746/month

All of these neighborhoods fall below the city wide average of $1,913/month.

Most expensive neighborhoods in Burien?

Issaquah $2,743/month

Snoqualmie $2,840/month

North Bend $3,174/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	$3,174
Snoqualmie	$2,840
Issaquah	$2,743
Bellevue	$2,716
Mercer Island	$2,636
Sammamish	$2,595
Redmond	$2,533
Woodinville	$2,532
Kirkland	$2,510
Black Diamond	$2,474
Lakeland North	$2,445
Bridle Trails - Bellevue	$2,397
Newcastle	$2,385
Covington	$2,343
Seattle	$2,242
Maple Valley	$2,207
Renton	$2,122
Kenmore	$2,120
Fairwood	$2,089
Shoreline	$2,007
Enumclaw	$1,977
Boulevard Park	$1,926
Lake Forest Park	$1,915
Kent	$1,907
Tukwila	$1,904
White Center	$1,889
Federal Way	$1,881
Auburn	$1,850
Des Moines	$1,784
Pacific	$1,778
SeaTac	$1,746
Bryn Mawr-Skyway	$1,736
Normandy Park	$1,638

Burien | Rent Comparison by Neighborhood

Rent in Auburn is 32% lower than in Bellevue

$1,850

Auburn rent is 3% lower than Burien average

Average Rent $1,850

$2,716

Bellevue rent is 42% higher than Burien average

Average Rent $2,716

How Burien Compares to Other Cities

City	Average Rent
Burien	$1,913
Seattle	$2,242
Tacoma	$1,744
Pullman	$1,424
Vancouver	$1,737
Spokane	$1,397
Everett	$1,849
Bellevue	$2,716
Kent	$1,907
Renton	$2,122
Kirkland	$2,510
Federal Way	$1,881
Redmond	$2,533
Auburn, WA	$1,850
Issaquah, WA	$2,743
Bremerton, WA	$1,697
Fife, WA	$1,832
SeaTac, WA	$1,746
Shoreline, WA	$2,007
Des Moines, WA	$1,784
Sammamish, WA	$2,595

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.