
Cheap 1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Steel Lake Neighborhood of Federal Way, WA from $1,199 (13 Rentals)


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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Steel Lake?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steel Lake Studio Apartments | $1,677 | $1,677 | $1,677 |
Steel Lake 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,578 | $1,199 | $1,799 |
| Steel Lake 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,913 | $1,299 | $2,215 |
| Steel Lake 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,295 | $2,195 | $2,359 |
| Steel Lake 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,530 | $2,427 | $2,627 |
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There are currently 13 rentals with your search options within a 1 mile radius of the Steel Lake Neighborhood of Federal Way, WA.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Steel Lake Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Steel Lake?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Steel Lake is under $1,900.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Steel Lake?
The cheapest apartment in Steel Lake is Meridian Court Senior Affordable Apartments which is listed at $1,099, while the average apartment in Steel Lake costs $1,793.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Steel 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 22 regular apartments in Steel 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 Steel Lake?
Cheap apartments in Steel Lake have an average cost of $1,401 which is $392 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Steel Lake.
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