Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Lakota Neighborhood of Federal Way, WA from $800 (34 Rentals)

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property at 31003 14th Ave S

$1,400

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$1,400

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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31003 14th Ave S, Unit F3, Unit F3

31003 14th Ave S
Federal WayWA98003

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property at 33711 37th Pl SW

$2,000

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Studio, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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33711 37th Pl SW

Federal WayWA98023
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Westboro Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Westboro Apartments

32930 1st Ave SFederal Way, WA 98023
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Celebration Senior Living
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Celebration Senior Living

1524 S 328th StFederal Way, WA 98003
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Parkway Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Parkway Apartments

2206 SW 334th PlFederal Way, WA 98023
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The Commons
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Commons

190 S 334 StFederal Way, WA 98003
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Northview Terrace
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Northview Terrace

1412 SW 312th StFederal Way, WA 98023
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The Cove
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Cove

33131 1st Ave SWFederal Way, WA 98023

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Redondo Ridge
2 Bedroom Apartments

Redondo Ridge

30323-30331 15th Ct SFederal Way, WA 98003
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The Fairways
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$1,540 - $2,646
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The Fairways

4901 Fairwood Blvd NETacoma, WA 98422
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Lakota, Federal Way, WA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Lakota Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Lakota area of Federal Way, WA is a 2 Beds unit found at Lake Apartments priced from $1,295. Ridge & Shores has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,335. Here are the most affordable Lakota apartments for rent in Federal Way, WA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Lake Apartments2 BR/ 1 BA2BR,1BA$1,295
Ridge & ShoresA21BR,1BA$1,335
Park at Dashpoint ApartmentsJuniper 1x11BR,1BA$1,425
Sunset Three TwentyA1: 1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,444
ReNew Dash PointA21BR,1BA$1,499
The CommonsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,504
The FairwaysA31BR,1BA$1,540
Campus View1L1BR,1BA$1,550
Cedardale1x1-C1BR,1BA$1,599
Panther Lake ApartmentsTwo Bedroom Junior2BR,1BA$1,625

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Lakota, WA

As of May 25, 2026 the best value apartment in the Lakota area is the $1.74 price per square foot B6 Model at Glen Park At West Campus in the in the West Campus neighborhood starting from $2,293. The second greatest value Lakota apartment is the 2 BR/ 1 BA Model at Lake Apartments starting at $1,295 with a $1.08 price per square foot in the Redondo neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Lakota apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Glen Park At West CampusB62BR,2.5BA$1.74
Lake Apartments2 BR/ 1 BA2BR,1BA$1.08
Kitts CornerBarcelona2BR,2BA$1.75
Bayview Apartment Homes2 Bed 2 Bath2BR,2BA$2.06
Uptown SquareArmstrong1BR,1BA$1.82
Ridge & ShoresB12BR,1BA$1.85
Maplewood2B 1B2BR,1BA$2.01
Panther Lake ApartmentsTwo Bedroom Junior2BR,1BA$2.03
Sunset Three TwentyA1: 1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.92
Campus View1L1BR,1BA$2.07

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Lakota, Federal Way, WA

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of rentals in cities across the United States, including Federal Way. LifeStyle Ratings are the best way to sort through finding a place to live - beyond price and floorplan. This takes in many factors including rankings of the best places for outdoor amenities like tennis courts, luxury amenities, pet-friendly features, places that make kids happy, proximity to transit, and much more. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Lakota Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Lakota?

The cheapest apartment in Lakota is Ridge & Shores which is listed at $1,329, while the average apartment in Lakota costs $2,508.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Lakota?

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 44 regular apartments in Lakota 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 Lakota?

Cheap apartments in Lakota have an average cost of $963 which is $1,545 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Lakota.

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