
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Alderbrook Neighborhood of Federal Way, WA from $800 (42 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Alderbrook area of Federal Way.


Lake Apartments

Maplewood

31003 14th Ave S, Unit F3

Ridge & Shores

Panther Lake Apartments

Park 16

ReNew Dash Point
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Greystone Meadows

Campus View

Sunset Three Twenty

Crosspointe

Cedardale

Glen Park At West Campus

Kitts Corner
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Uptown Square

Rai Apartments

Westhampton

Cedar Gardens Apartments

Trouve

30812 16th Pl SW, Unit D

33711 37th Pl SW

Westboro Apartments
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Parkway Apartments

Campus Landing Apartments

Terra

The Commons

Bayview Apartment Homes

The Shores Apartments

Align Apartments
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Northview Terrace

Portofino Apartments

The Cove

32836 3rd Pl S

Redondo Ridge

Norpoint Landing Apartments

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The Fairways

Norpoint 8 Apartments
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Northpoint Ridge Apartments

Rainier Sound View Apartments
Alderbrook, Federal Way, WA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Alderbrook?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alderbrook Studio Apartments | $1,468 | $960 | $1,955 |
| Alderbrook 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,644 | $1,150 | $2,365 |
| Alderbrook 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,869 | $1,295 | $2,419 |
| Alderbrook 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,395 | $1,800 | $3,369 |
| Alderbrook 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,208 | $1,949 | $2,474 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 42 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Alderbrook Neighborhood of Federal Way, WA.
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Cheapest Available Alderbrook Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Alderbrook area of Federal Way, WA is a 2 Beds unit found at Lake Apartments priced from $1,295. Terra has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,360. Here are the most affordable Alderbrook 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 |
| Terra | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,360 |
| Ridge & Shores | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,429 |
| Park 16 | Goldfinch | 2BR,2BA | $1,459 |
| ReNew Dash Point | A2 | 1BR,1BA | $1,469 |
| The Commons | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,504 |
| Encore Apartment Homes | 1x1 A | 1BR,1BA | $1,533 |
| The Fairways | A3 | 1BR,1BA | $1,539 |
| Campus View | 1L | 1BR,1BA | $1,550 |
| Sunset Three Twenty | A1: 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,559 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Alderbrook, WA
As of May 30, 2026 the best value apartment in the Alderbrook 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 Alderbrook apartment is the Barcelona Model at Kitts Corner starting at $1,952 with a $1.75 price per square foot in the West Campus neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Alderbrook 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 |
| Kitts Corner | Barcelona | 2BR,2BA | $1.75 |
| Greystone Meadows | 3x2 S | 3BR,2BA | $1.90 |
| Bayview Apartment Homes | 2 Bed 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $2.06 |
| Uptown Square | Armstrong | 1BR,1BA | $1.82 |
| Northview Terrace | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $2.08 |
| Maplewood | 2B 1B | 2BR,1BA | $2.01 |
| Glen Park At West Campus | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $2.00 |
| Panther Lake Apartments | Two Bedroom Junior | 2BR,1BA | $2.03 |
| Campus View | 1L | 1BR,1BA | $2.07 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleAlderbrook, Federal Way, WA
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Among cities in Washington for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
Lifestyle Ratings
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Alderbrook Apartments
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Alderbrook?
The cheapest apartment in Alderbrook is Ridge & Shores which is listed at $1,429, while the average apartment in Alderbrook costs $2,723.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Alderbrook?
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 32 regular apartments in Alderbrook 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 Alderbrook?
Cheap apartments in Alderbrook have an average cost of $1,397 which is $1,326 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Alderbrook.
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