Rent by ZIP code in Burien
| ZIP code | County | Typical rent | vs city median |
|---|---|---|---|
| 98148 | King County | $2,042 | +4% |
| 98168 | King County | $2,009 | +2% |
| 98146 | King County | $1,918 | -2% |
| 98166 | King County | $1,869 | -5% |
Rent by bedroom count in Burien
Zillow's index above blends every unit size into one number. For a bedroom level view, these are HUD's FY2027 Fair Market Rents for King County. They include utilities and sit near the 40th percentile of the market, so treat them as the low side of what a typical unit lists for. King County uses Small Area FMRs, and the two bedroom figure runs from $2,220 to $2,290 depending on the Burien ZIP code.
| Unit size | FY2027 Fair Market Rent | Change from FY2026 |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $2,091 | +0.8% |
| 1 bedroom | $2,180 | +1.6% |
| 2 bedroom | $2,549 | +1.9% |
| 3 bedroom | $3,324 | +1.6% |
| 4 bedroom | $3,954 | +2.8% |
Source: HUD Fair Market Rents. Updates when HUD publishes a new fiscal year.
Is rent going up or down in Burien?
Typical rent across King County is $2,343 as of August 2026. That is up 1.7% from a year earlier and up 18.2% over five years.
| Year | Typical rent, King County | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $2,084 | +15.0% |
| 2022 | $2,167 | +4.0% |
| 2023 | $2,199 | +1.5% |
| 2024 | $2,267 | +3.1% |
| 2025 | $2,311 | +2.0% |
| 2026 (through August) | $2,343 | +1.4% |
Zillow Observed Rent Index for the county, all home types, last published month of each year. Each row is compared with the end of the year before it.
Burien rent questions
- What is the average rent in Burien, WA?
- Typical asking rent in Burien is $1,964 a month as of July 2026, across 4 ZIP codes. By ZIP code it runs from $1,869 to $2,042.
- How much is rent for a 2 bedroom in Burien?
- HUD's FY2027 Fair Market Rent for a two bedroom in King County is $2,549 a month including utilities. A one bedroom is $2,180 and a three bedroom is $3,324. Fair Market Rent is set near the 40th percentile, so a typical unit lists somewhat higher.
- Is rent going up or down in Burien?
- Rent is rising. Typical rent in King County is $2,343 as of August 2026, up 1.7% from a year earlier.
- What is the cheapest ZIP code to rent in Burien?
- ZIP 98166 has the lowest typical asking rent in Burien at $1,869 a month, compared with $1,964 for the city overall.
- How much income do you need to rent in Burien?
- Most landlords look for gross income of about three times the rent. At the typical Burien rent of $1,964, that is about $5,892 a month, or $70,704 a year. This is a common screening rule of thumb, and individual landlords set their own.
How to use these numbers
These are Zillow Observed Rent Index values, a smoothed measure of typical asking rent for single family homes, condos, and apartments in each ZIP code. They describe what units are listed for, not what any specific unit will get. Condition, bedroom count, and the exact block all move the number.
If you are underwriting a purchase, use the ZIP figure rather than the city median, and then verify against live listings for the same bedroom count before you commit. Burien sits in the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA metro area.