Cheap Apartments for Rent in Federal Way, WA from $960 with Swimming Pool (32 Rentals)

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Avana Star Lake
$1,258 - $2,252

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Avana Star Lake

2211 S STAR LAKE RdFederal Way, WA 98003
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The Fairways
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$1,450 - $2,314

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The Fairways

4901 Fairwood Blvd NETacoma, WA 98422
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Avana West Hill
$1,542 - $2,023

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Avana West Hill

24849 46th Ave SKent, WA 98032
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Bella Sonoma
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$1,621 - $2,908

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Bella Sonoma

2301 62nd Ave EFife, WA 98424
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Sundance
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$1,799 - $2,199

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Sundance

210 27th AveMilton, WA 98354
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Federal Way, WA
Population: 97,044

Ranked #324

in US Census Population by City

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Federal Way Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Federal Way?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Federal Way is under $1,409.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Federal Way?

The cheapest apartment in Federal Way is Meridian Court Senior Affordable Apartments which is listed at $999, while the average apartment in Federal Way costs $1,777.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Federal Way?

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 468 regular apartments in Federal Way 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 Federal Way?

Cheap apartments in Federal Way have an average cost of $961 which is $816 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Federal Way.

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Exploring Rental Options: Apartments, Townhomes, and Lofts - Oh My!

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Where do you see yourself? When you think of home, sweet home, are you in a 3/2 apartment? Dreaming of a tall townhome? Maybe an industrial loft heavy on cool vibes is on your visioning board.

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Practical Tips for Renters: How to Identify a Great Rental and Avoid Red Flags

Written by: Robin Stewart

Renters want to find a great apartment, the right place for them, one that checks all the boxes of location, rental cost, amenities, safety, and more.

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First Apartment Regrets: Real Renters Share What They'd Do Differently

Written by: Robin Stewart

Hindsight is 20/20. Live and Learn. With age comes wisdom. We’re familiar with all those expressions, and all of them apply to lessons first-time renters learn.

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Renters Insurance 101: What It Is, What It Covers, and Why You Need It

Written by: Robin Stewart

Insurance seems to be a part of life. In some states, having insurance is the law, as is the case for automobile insurance. Renters are no exception.