Apartments for Rent in the Steel Lake Neighborhood of Federal Way, WA (51 Rentals)

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property at 2819 S 301st St

$4,195

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$4,195

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$4,195

5 Bedroom, 3 Bath Home for Rent

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2819 S 301st St

Federal WayWA98003
property at 831 S 310th Pl

$2,650

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$2,650

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3 Bedroom, 2.5 Bath Townhome for Rent

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831 S 310th Pl

Federal WayWA98003

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property at 31003 14th Ave S

$1,350 - $1,550

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31003 14th Ave S

Federal WayWA98003
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Campus Green II
2 Bedroom Apartments

Campus Green II

505-527 S 325th StFederal Way, WA 98003
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1761 S 305th Pl
Studio Apartments

1761 S 305th Pl

1761 S 305th PlFederal Way, WA 98003

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Firetree Estates
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Firetree Estates

1747 S 305th PlFederal Way, WA 98003
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Whispering Firs
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Whispering Firs

1825 S 310th StFederal Way, WA 98003
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1727 S 305th Pl
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1727 S 305th Pl

1727 S 305th PlFederal Way, WA 98003
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1730 S 305th Pl
2 Bedroom Apartments

1730 S 305th Pl

1730 S 305th PlFederal Way, WA 98003
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1728 S 305th Pl
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1728 S 305th Pl

1728 S 305th PlFederal Way, WA 98003
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Jonathon House
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Jonathon House

1740 S 305th PlFederal Way, WA 98003

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31250 28th Ave S
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

31250 28th Ave S

31250 28th Ave SFederal Way, WA 98003
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Chelsea Court
2 Bedroom Apartments

Chelsea Court

2530 S 317th StFederal Way, WA 98003
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The Overlook
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

The Overlook

29645 18th Ave SFederal Way, WA 98003
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1040 S 320th St
1 Bedroom Apartments

1040 S 320th St

1040 S 320th StFederal Way, WA 98003
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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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Brier Woods
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Brier Woods

31224 Pete von Reichbauer Way SouthFederal Way, WA 98003
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Southridge House
1 Bedroom Apartments

Southridge House

30838 14th 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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Kandila Townhomes
3 Bedroom Apartments

Kandila Townhomes

31408 28th Ave SFederal Way, WA 98003
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Villa Esperanza
Studio Apartments

Villa Esperanza

31524 28th Ave SFederal Way, WA 98003

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Frequently Asked Questions about Steel Lake

What is the current pricing and availability for apartments for rent in the Steel Lake area of Federal Way, WA?

As of today, August 26, 2026, there are currently 51 available Steel Lake apartments priced from $1,199 to $2,627, with an average monthly rent of $1,877.

How much are Studio apartments in Steel Lake?

There are currently 7 Studio Apartments in Steel Lake with rent ranges from $1,677 to $1,677 with an average price of $1,677.

What is the current price range for One Bedroom Steel Lake Apartments for rent?

Today's rental pricing for One Bedroom Apartments in Steel Lake ranges from $1,199 to $1,799 with an average monthly rent of $1,578.

What does renting a Two Bedroom Apartment in Steel Lake cost?

The monthly rent prices of Two Bedroom Apartments currently available in Steel Lake range from $1,299 to $2,215. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $1,913.

How expensive are Steel Lake Three Bedroom Apartments?

There are currently 14 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in Steel Lake on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $2,195 to $2,359 - averaging $2,295 for the location.

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