Burien, WA Rent History

116 months of data, 2017–2026. Source: ZORI (Zillow Observed Rent Index, smoothed seasonally adjusted).

Today (2026-09)
$1,748
1-year change
+3.4%
$58/mo
5-year change
+22.6%
$322/mo
10-year change
+60.7%
$660/mo

Monthly rent trend

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Year-by-year rent in Burien

YearMedian rentYoY changevs 2017
2017$1,160/mo—0.0%
2018$1,203/mo+3.7%+3.7%
2019$1,272/mo+5.7%+9.7%
2020$1,357/mo+6.7%+17.0%
2021$1,363/mo+0.4%+17.5%
2022$1,553/mo+13.9%+33.9%
2023$1,618/mo+4.2%+39.5%
2024$1,663/mo+2.8%+43.4%
2025$1,695/mo+1.9%+46.1%
2026$1,697/mo+0.1%+46.3%

Frequently asked questions

How much has rent in Burien changed since 2017?

Median rent in Burien, WA was $1,088 in 2017-02 and is $1,748 as of 2026-09 — a change of $660 per month over 9 years.

How much has Burien rent increased in the last 5 years?

Over the past 5 years, median rent in Burien, WA has changed +22.6% ($322 per month). The current median is $1,748.

What has rent in Burien done over the past decade?

Over the past 10 years, median rent in Burien, WA has changed +60.7% ($660 per month). It is now $1,748.

Is rent in Burien going up or down year over year?

Year over year, median rent in Burien, WA has increased +3.4% ($58/mo). Current median: $1,748.

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Methodology: Rent figures use ZORI (Zillow Observed Rent Index) monthly smoothed seasonally-adjusted values for all properties (single family + condo + multifamily). Year-by-year table uses April readings (or nearest available month) for consistency across years. 1-/5-/10-year change uses the same month 2026 as the anchor.