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Federal Way, WA Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Federal Way, WA

Pricing Updated: 10/26/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Federal Way, WA area range in price from $550 to $4,965 with an overall median price of $2,661. The three Federal Way neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Steel Lake at $999, Laurelwood at $1,111, and Twin Lakes at $1,300. Here is today’s list of the top 10 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Federal Way Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Steel Lake$2,252$99941
Laurelwood$2,427$1,11145
Twin Lakes$2,499$1,30058
Redondo$2,531$550124
Adelaide$2,671$550134
Lakota$2,671$55080
Mirror Lake$2,671$550130
West Campus$2,671$90547
Alderbrook$2,673$550116
Campus Highlands$2,673$905155

Cheapest Available Federal Way Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Federal Way, WA is a 1 Bed unit found at Meridian Court Senior Affordable Apartments in the Jovita neighborhood priced from $1,099. Cove East in the West Campus neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,285. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Federal Way apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Meridian Court Senior Affordable ApartmentsA061BR,1BA$1,099
Cove EastOak2BR,1BA$1,285
Crestview West ApartmentsStudio 1 Bath S2Studio,1BA$1,311
The Park at Fife1x11BR,1BA$1,380
View at the Lake1x11BR,1BA$1,380

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Federal Way, WA

As of October 26, 2025 the best value apartment in the Federal Way area is the $1.63 price per square foot Sydney Model at Kitts Corner in the in the West Campus neighborhood starting from $2,671. The second greatest value Federal Way apartment is the Bonney Model at Watermark starting at $1,903 with a $1.83 price per square foot in the Jovita neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Federal Way apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Kitts CornerSydney5BR,3BA$1.63
WatermarkBonney2BR,2BA$1.83
28803 46th Pl S, Unit 228803 46th Pl S1BR,1.5BA$1.75
Pointe East2x12BR,1BA$1.67
Pacific Heights254 2X1 T2BR,1BA$1.88
The Ridge and The ShoresDriftwood2BR,1BA$1.91
Uptown SquareBolden1BR,1BA$1.95
Cove EastOak2BR,1BA$1.61
Mariposa1 Bed, 1 Bath (60% Income Restricted)1BR,1BA$1.89
View at the Lake1x11BR,1BA$1.97

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Frequently Asked Questions about Federal Way

What type of rentals are currently available in Federal Way?

There are currently 254 Apartments for Rent in Federal Way, WA with pricing that ranges from $550 to $4,965. There are also 67 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Federal Way ranging from $700 to $4,500.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Federal Way?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Federal Way ranges from $700 to $4,500 with an average monthly rent of $2,925.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Federal Way?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Federal Way range from $1,800 to $3,000, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $2,200 to $4,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $700 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $2,180.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

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How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Everything is a negotiation in real estate! 

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The Rental Move-In Inspection Checklist: A Guide for Renters

Written by: Trey Huguley

The move-in inspection checklist is a crucial tool for both tenants and landlords. This checklist, provided by the team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com, helps document the condition of an apartment at the time of move-in.

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