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Federal Way, WA Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Federal Way, WA

Pricing Updated: 09/10/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Federal Way, WA area range in price from $905 to $4,965 with an overall median price of $2,625. The three Federal Way neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Redondo at $1,264, Twin Lakes at $1,300, and Laurelwood at $1,264. 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
Redondo$2,256$1,264117
Twin Lakes$2,458$1,30057
Laurelwood$2,668$1,264127
Marine Hills$2,668$905124
Adelaide$2,671$905129
Alderbrook$2,671$905108
Campus Highlands$2,671$905150
Kitts Corner$2,671$905120
Lakota$2,671$90579
Madrona$2,671$905139

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 $1,199. The Park at Fife in the Waller neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,300. 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$1,199
The Park at Fife1x11BR,1BA$1,300
Crestview West ApartmentsStudio 1 Bath S2Studio,1BA$1,311
Arbor Woods ApartmentsClassic 1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,325
La Madera ApartmentsStudio at 50% Utilities CoveredStudio,1BA$1,375

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Federal Way, WA

As of September 10, 2025 the best value apartment in the Federal Way area is the $1.99 price per square foot 3 Bedroom 2 Bath Plan Hemlock Model at The Lodge at Peasley Canyon in the in the Jovita neighborhood starting from $2,350. The second greatest value Federal Way apartment is the TH2 Model at Campus View starting at $1,850 with a $1.83 price per square foot in the West Campus 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.
The Lodge at Peasley Canyon3 Bedroom 2 Bath Plan Hemlock3BR,2BA$1.99
Campus ViewTH22BR,1.5BA$1.83
Mariposa2 Bed, 1.5 Bath (60% Income Restricted)2BR,1.5BA$1.96
Edgewood Heights1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.93
Homestead Apartments2x12BR,1BA$2.00
Kitts CornerAthens1BR,1BA$1.93
Uptown SquareBolden1BR,1BA$1.95
Pacific Heights254 1X1 M1BR,1BA$2.03
Redondo Heights I1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom (S.S)1BR,1BA$1.95
Encore Apartment Homes1x1 A1BR,1BA$2.04

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Frequently Asked Questions about Federal Way

What type of rentals are currently available in Federal Way?

There are currently 251 Apartments for Rent in Federal Way, WA with pricing that ranges from $905 to $4,965. There are also 62 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Federal Way ranging from $750 to $3,850.

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 $750 to $3,850 with an average monthly rent of $2,438.

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 $1,296 to $3,303, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $2,160 to $3,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $2,900 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $2,180.

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