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Des MoinesWA98198

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6209 20th St E

FifeWA98424

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Federal Way, WA Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Federal Way, WA

Pricing Updated: 07/27/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Federal Way, WA area range in price from $800 to $4,600 with an overall median price of $3,688. The three Federal Way neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are West Campus at $2,000, Madrona at $2,760, and Enchanted Village at $2,700. 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
West Campus$2,750$2,0001
Madrona$3,185$2,7607
Enchanted Village$3,260$2,7003
Steel Lake$3,264$8001
Kitts Corner$3,437$8806
Campus Highlands$3,497$3,3493
Alderbrook$3,499$88021
Twin Lakes$3,650$2,49519
Adelaide$3,800$2,6002
Lakota$3,800$88016

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 $1,100. Avana Star Lake in the Woodmont neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,292. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Federal Way apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Meridian Court Senior Affordable ApartmentsA011BR,1BA$1,100
Avana Star LakeA11BR,1BA$1,292
Crestview West ApartmentsStudio 1 Bath S2Studio,1BA$1,311
Arbor Woods ApartmentsClassic 1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,325
Traditions at Federal Way Senior LivingStudioStudio,1BA$1,333

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Federal Way, WA

As of July 27, 2025 the best value apartment in the Federal Way area is the $1.72 price per square foot Meridian Model at Watermark in the in the Jovita neighborhood starting from $2,302. The second greatest value Federal Way apartment is the 3x2 S Model at Greystone Meadows starting at $2,149 with a $1.96 price per square foot in the Alderbrook 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.
WatermarkMeridian4BR,2BA$1.72
Greystone Meadows3x2 S3BR,2BA$1.96
Campus ViewTH22BR,1.5BA$1.83
PavilionTrimonti2BR,2BA$1.79
Mariposa2 Bed, 1.5 Bath (60% Income Restricted)2BR,1.5BA$1.96
Uptown SquareArmstrong1BR,1BA$1.76
Edgewood Heights1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.93
Kitts CornerAthens1BR,1BA$1.93
Redondo Heights I1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom (S.S)1BR,1BA$1.95
View at the Lake1x11BR,1BA$1.99

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Frequently Asked Questions about Federal Way

What type of rentals are currently available in Federal Way?

There are currently 244 Apartments for Rent in Federal Way, WA with pricing that ranges from $905 to $3,961. There are also 58 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Federal Way ranging from $800 to $4,600.

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 $800 to $4,600 with an average monthly rent of $3,042.

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 $3,398, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $2,000 to $3,700. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $2,750 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $2,180.

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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