Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Marine Hills Neighborhood of Federal Way, WA from $900 (36 Rentals)

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Avana Star Lake
$1,361 - $2,375
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Avana Star Lake

2211 S STAR LAKE RdFederal Way, WA 98003
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$2,300

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2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Condo for Rent

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28430 16th Ave S

Federal WayWA98003
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View at the Lake
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

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30602 Pacific Hwy SFederal Way, WA 98003
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Soundview
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Soundview

28425 18th Ave SFederal Way, WA 98003
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Laurelwood Gardens
2 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Laurelwood Gardens

29505 21st Ave SFederal Way, WA 98003

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Redondo Ridge
2 Bedroom Apartments

Redondo Ridge

30323-30331 15th Ct SFederal Way, WA 98003

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Marine Hills, Federal Way, WA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Marine Hills Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Marine Hills area of Federal Way, WA is a 1 Bed unit found at Meridian Court Senior Affordable Apartments priced from $999. Bayview Apartment Homes has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,275. Here are the most affordable Marine Hills apartments for rent in Federal Way, WA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Meridian Court Senior Affordable ApartmentsA031BR,1BA$999
Bayview Apartment HomesStudioStudio,$1,275
THE BLVDStudioStudio,1BA$1,295
La Madera ApartmentsStudio at 60% Utilities CoveredStudio,1BA$1,299
Crestview West ApartmentsStudio 1 Bath S2Studio,1BA$1,311
Avana Star LakeA11BR,1BA$1,361
Traditions at Federal Way Senior Living2 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$1,387
Tree PointeOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,425
Ridge & ShoresA11BR,1BA$1,450
WatermarkKitsap1BR,1BA$1,547

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Marine Hills, WA

As of April 24, 2026 the best value apartment in the Marine Hills area is the $1.65 price per square foot 28803 46th Pl S Model at 28803 46th Pl S, Unit 1 in the in the Woodmont neighborhood starting from $2,800. The second greatest value Marine Hills apartment is the Fountainside Model at Fountain Lake Townhomes starting at $2,700 with a $1.98 price per square foot in the Meredith neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Marine Hills apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
28803 46th Pl S, Unit 128803 46th Pl S3BR,1BA$1.65
Fountain Lake TownhomesFountainside3BR,2.5BA$1.98
Providence Landing3 Bed 2 Bath3BR,2BA$1.79
Pacific Heights254 2X2 M2BR,2BA$1.77
The Lodge at Peasley Canyon2 Bedroom 2 Bath Plan Cedar A2BR,2BA$2.03
Traditions at Federal Way Senior Living2 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$1.42
Mariposa2 Bed, 1.5 Bath A (60% Income Restricted)2BR,1.5BA$1.89
Uptown SquareArmstrong1BR,1BA$1.82
Greystone Meadows2x12BR,1BA$2.03
Tree PointeOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.90

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Marine Hills Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Marine Hills?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Marine Hills is under $1,547.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Marine Hills?

The cheapest apartment in Marine Hills is Meridian Court Senior Affordable Apartments which is listed at $999, while the average apartment in Marine Hills costs $2,478.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Marine Hills?

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 83 regular apartments in Marine Hills 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 Marine Hills?

Cheap apartments in Marine Hills have an average cost of $1,116 which is $1,362 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Marine Hills.

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