Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Mirror Lake Neighborhood of Federal Way, WA from $800 (55 Rentals)

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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
Senior Living
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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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Villa Capri
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Villa Capri

28621 25th Pl 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
property at 31003 14th Ave S
$1,350 - $1,550
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31003 14th Ave S

Federal WayWA98003
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The Cove
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Cove

33131 1st Ave SWFederal Way, WA 98023
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Brier Woods
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Brier Woods

31224 Pete von Reichbauer Way SouthFederal Way, WA 98003
property at 2500 S 286th Pl
$1,650 - $1,795
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2500 S 286th Pl

Federal WayWA98003
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Northview Terrace
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Northview Terrace

1412 SW 312th StFederal 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. Crestview West Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,311. 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
Crestview West ApartmentsStudio 1 Bath S1Studio,1BA$1,311
Traditions at Federal Way Senior LivingStudio - SpruceStudio,1BA$1,389
Glen Park At West CampusA11BR,1BA$1,395
Mariposa1 Bed, 1 Bath B (50% Income Restricted)1BR,1BA$1,409
Villa Capri1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,409
Sunset Three TwentyA1: 1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,413
Panther Lake ApartmentsOne Bedroom Loft1BR,1BA$1,450
Campus View1F1BR,1BA$1,450
Lake Apartments2 BR/ 1 BA2BR,1BA$1,450

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Mirror Lake, WA

As of September 07, 2026 the best value apartment in the Mirror Lake area is the $1.79 price per square foot London Model at Kitts Corner in the in the West Campus neighborhood starting from $2,450. 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.
Kitts CornerLondon4BR,2BA$1.79
Providence Landing3 Bed 2 Bath3BR,2BA$1.79
Lake Apartments2 BR/ 1 BA2BR,1BA$1.21
Glen Park At West CampusB52BR,2BA$1.91
Pacific Heights254 2X2 T2BR,2BA$1.62
Arcadia TownhomesAlderwood2BR,2.5BA$2.08
Sunset Three TwentyB2: 2 Bed 2 Bath2BR,2BA$2.08
Mariposa2 Bed, 1 Bath A (60% Income Restricted)2BR,1BA$1.96
Campus View2JR2BR,1BA$2.06
Tree PointeOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.00

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From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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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 $1,450.

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

The cheapest apartment in Mirror Lake is Meridian Court Senior Affordable Apartments which is listed at $999, while the average apartment in Mirror Lake costs $1,764.

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 41 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 $977 which is $787 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Mirror Lake.

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