Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Mirror Lake Neighborhood of Federal Way, WA from $800 (37 Rentals)

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Villa Capri
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Villa Capri

28621 25th Pl SFederal Way, WA 98003
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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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View at the Lake
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

View at the Lake

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

The Commons

190 S 334 StFederal 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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The Cove
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Cove

33131 1st Ave SWFederal Way, WA 98023

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Mirror Lake, Federal Way, WA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Mirror Lake Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Mirror Lake area of Federal Way, WA is a 1 Bed unit found at Meridian Court Senior Affordable Apartments priced from $999. Traditions at Federal Way Senior Living has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,050. Here are the most affordable Mirror Lake apartments for rent in Federal Way, WA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Meridian Court Senior Affordable ApartmentsA031BR,1BA$999
Traditions at Federal Way Senior Living1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1,050
Villa Capri1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,275
Bayview Apartment HomesStudioStudio,$1,295
La Madera ApartmentsStudio at 60% Utilities CoveredStudio,1BA$1,299
Crestview West ApartmentsStudio 1 Bath S2Studio,1BA$1,311
Mariposa1 Bed, 1 Bath B (50% Income Restricted)1BR,1BA$1,409
Tree PointeOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,425
Campus View1F1BR,1BA$1,450
Ridge & ShoresA11BR,1BA$1,468

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Mirror Lake, WA

As of April 21, 2026 the best value apartment in the Mirror Lake area is the $1.50 price per square foot 3x3.5 Model at Modern 3 bedroom Townhomes with Garage in the in the Jovita neighborhood starting from $2,800. The second greatest value Mirror Lake apartment is the 3 Bed 2 Bath Model at Providence Landing starting at $2,310 with a $1.79 price per square foot in the Jovita neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Mirror Lake apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Modern 3 bedroom Townhomes with Garage3x3.53BR,3.5BA$1.50
Providence Landing3 Bed 2 Bath3BR,2BA$1.79
Pacific Heights254 2X2 M2BR,2BA$1.77
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
Glen Park At West CampusA21BR,1BA$1.97
Villa Capri2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.86
Campus View1F1BR,1BA$1.93
Tree PointeOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.90

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you our detailed rental search system called 'Lifestyle ratings', composed of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, including Mirror Lake, Federal Way, and the greater Federal Way area. Lifestyle Ratings show you the best fit for your needs and interests. This takes in many factors including our Star Ratings to compare for outdoor amenities like tennis courts, luxury amenities, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, in addition to floorplans, availablity, and pricing. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Mirror Lake Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Mirror Lake?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Mirror Lake is under $1,468.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Mirror Lake?

The cheapest apartment in Mirror Lake is Villa Capri which is listed at $749, while the average apartment in Mirror Lake costs $2,474.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Mirror Lake?

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 73 regular apartments in Mirror Lake 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 Mirror Lake?

Cheap apartments in Mirror Lake have an average cost of $1,191 which is $1,283 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Mirror Lake.

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