
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Adelaide Neighborhood of Federal Way, WA from $900 (35 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Adelaide area of Federal Way.


La Madera Apartments

Lake Apartments

Maplewood

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Avana Star Lake

Crestview West Apartments

Traditions at Federal Way Senior Living

Mariposa
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Sunset Three Twenty

Park at Dashpoint Apartments

Panther Lake Apartments

Arbor Woods Apartments

Tree Pointe

Pacific Heights

Ridge & Shores

ReNew Dash Point
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Greystone Meadows

Rai Apartments

Brookhaven Apartments

Glen Park At West Campus

Uptown Square

Cedardale

Kitts Corner
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Westhampton

Cedar Gardens Apartments

Steel Lake Plaza

30812 16th Pl SW, Unit D

30812 16th Pl SW, Unit D

1737 S 305th Pl, Unit 4

The Shores Apartments

31500 33rd Pl SW
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Northview Terrace

The BLVD

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The Fairways
Adelaide, Federal Way, WA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Adelaide?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adelaide Studio Apartments | $1,465 | $960 | $1,677 |
| Adelaide 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,585 | $1,111 | $2,048 |
| Adelaide 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,910 | $1,295 | $2,795 |
| Adelaide 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,385 | $1,467 | $3,409 |
| Adelaide 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,582 | $2,502 | $2,602 |
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There are currently 35 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Adelaide Neighborhood of Federal Way, WA.
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Cheapest Available Adelaide Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Adelaide area of Federal Way, WA is a 2 Beds unit found at Lake Apartments priced from $1,295. Avana Star Lake has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,305. Here are the most affordable Adelaide apartments for rent in Federal Way, WA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Apartments | 2 BR/ 1 BA | 2BR,1BA | $1,295 |
| Avana Star Lake | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,305 |
| Crestview West Apartments | Studio 1 Bath S2 | Studio,1BA | $1,311 |
| The BLVD | 1 Bedroom 60 Percent AMI | 1BR,1BA | $1,325 |
| Traditions at Federal Way Senior Living | Studio - Spruce | Studio,1BA | $1,389 |
| Sunset Three Twenty | A1: 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,420 |
| Park at Dashpoint Apartments | Juniper 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,425 |
| Panther Lake Apartments | One Bedroom Loft | 1BR,1BA | $1,450 |
| Arbor Woods Apartments | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,499 |
| Pacific Heights | 254 1X1 B | 1BR,1BA | $1,525 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Adelaide, WA
As of June 28, 2026 the best value apartment in the Adelaide area is the $1.08 price per square foot 2 BR/ 1 BA Model at Lake Apartments in the in the Redondo neighborhood starting from $1,295. The second greatest value Adelaide apartment is the C1 Model at Ridge & Shores starting at $2,552 with a $2.14 price per square foot in the West Campus neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Adelaide apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Apartments | 2 BR/ 1 BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.08 |
| Ridge & Shores | C1 | 3BR,2BA | $2.14 |
| Glen Park At West Campus | B2 | 2BR,2BA | $1.81 |
| Mariposa | 2 Bed, 1 Bath A (60% Income Restricted) | 2BR,1BA | $1.96 |
| Uptown Square | Armstrong | 1BR,1BA | $1.85 |
| Sunset Three Twenty | B1: 2 Bed 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $2.07 |
| Kitts Corner | Athens | 1BR,1BA | $2.10 |
| Pacific Heights | 254 1X1 B | 1BR,1BA | $2.03 |
| Campus View | 1L | 1BR,1BA | $2.07 |
| The BLVD | 1 Bedroom 80 Percent AMI | 1BR,1BA | $2.08 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Adelaide Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Adelaide?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Adelaide is under $1,525.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Adelaide?
The cheapest apartment in Adelaide is Avana Star Lake which is listed at $1,305, while the average apartment in Adelaide costs $2,602.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Adelaide?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 36 regular apartments in Adelaide that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Adelaide?
Cheap apartments in Adelaide have an average cost of $939 which is $1,663 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Adelaide.
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