
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the West Campus Neighborhood of Federal Way, WA from $800 (22 Rentals)
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Traditions at Federal Way Senior Living

Trouve

Ridge & Shores

Panther Lake Apartments

Arbor Woods Apartments

Pacific Heights
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Campus View

Glen Park At West Campus

Rai Apartments

Kitts Corner

Westhampton

Uptown Square

33016 17th Pl S, Unit B-302
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Celebration Senior Living

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The Commons

The Shores Apartments

The Cove

32836 3rd Pl S
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31750 7th Pl S
West Campus, Federal Way, WA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in West Campus?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Campus Studio Apartments | $1,336 | $960 | $1,955 |
| West Campus 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,664 | $1,150 | $2,365 |
| West Campus 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,873 | $1,365 | $2,800 |
| West Campus 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,567 | $2,253 | $3,100 |
| West Campus 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,552 | $2,502 | $2,602 |
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There are currently 22 rentals with your search options within a 1 mile radius of the West Campus Neighborhood of Federal Way, WA.
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Cheapest Available West Campus Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the West Campus area of Federal Way, WA is a Studio unit found at Traditions at Federal Way Senior Living priced from $1,075. Trouve has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,375. Here are the most affordable West Campus apartments for rent in Federal Way, WA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Traditions at Federal Way Senior Living | Studio - Spruce | Studio,1BA | $1,075 |
| Trouve | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,375 |
| The Commons | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,462 |
| Arbor Woods Apartments | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,499 |
| Pacific Heights | 254 1X1 B | 1BR,1BA | $1,525 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in West Campus, WA
As of June 01, 2026 the best value apartment in the West Campus area is the $2.01 price per square foot C1 Model at Glen Park At West Campus in the in the West Campus neighborhood starting from $2,607. The second greatest value West Campus apartment is the C1 Model at Ridge & Shores starting at $2,602 with a $2.19 price per square foot in the West Campus neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for West Campus apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Glen Park At West Campus | C1 | 3BR,2.5BA | $2.01 |
| Ridge & Shores | C1 | 3BR,2BA | $2.19 |
| Kitts Corner | Barcelona | 2BR,2BA | $1.84 |
| The Commons | Two Bedroom Townhome | 2BR,1.5BA | $2.11 |
| Uptown Square | Armstrong | 1BR,1BA | $1.92 |
| Panther Lake Apartments | Two Bedroom Junior | 2BR,1BA | $2.03 |
| Campus View | 1L | 1BR,1BA | $2.07 |
| Pacific Heights | 254 1X1 B | 1BR,1BA | $2.03 |
| Rai Apartments | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $2.41 |
| Traditions at Federal Way Senior Living | Studio - Spruce | Studio ,1BA | $2.30 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleWest Campus, Federal Way, WA
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Among cities in Washington for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
3.0Pet Friendly
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap West Campus Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in West Campus?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in West Campus is under $1,728.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in West Campus?
The cheapest apartment in West Campus is Traditions at Federal Way Senior Living which is listed at $1,382, while the average apartment in West Campus costs $2,602.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in West Campus?
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 17 regular apartments in West Campus 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 West Campus?
Cheap apartments in West Campus have an average cost of $906 which is $1,696 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in West Campus.
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