Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Federal Way Neighborhood of Kent, WA from $300 (31 Rentals)

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Tri Court Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Tri Court Apartments

24510 64th Ave SKent, WA 98032
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Cottonwood
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Cottonwood

25919 25th Ln SKent, WA 98032
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Harbor View Manor
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Harbor View Manor

919 S Fawcett AveTacoma, WA 98402
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Westboro Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Westboro Apartments

32930 1st Ave SFederal Way, WA 98023
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View West Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

View West Apartments

1655-1755 11th AveMilton, WA 98354
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Webster Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Webster Apartments

623-629 Saint Helens AveTacoma, WA 98402

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The Winthrop
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

The Winthrop

776 BroadwayTacoma, WA 98402
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Bay Terrace
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Bay Terrace

2500 G StTacoma, WA 98405
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The Carlton
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Carlton

615 S 7th AveTacoma, WA 98405
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Granada Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Granada Apartments

1224 S Yakima AveTacoma, WA 98405

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Hillside View
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Hillside View

1601 S G StTacoma, WA 98405
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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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Lauriston Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Lauriston Apartments

235 Tacoma Ave STacoma, WA 98402
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Federal Way, Kent, WA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Federal Way Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Federal Way area of Kent, WA is a Studio unit found at Koz at the Dome priced from $564. Kensington and Lauriston has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $995. Here are the most affordable Federal Way apartments for rent in Kent, WA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Koz at the DomeStudioStudio,1BA$564
Kensington and LauristonKensington/LauristonStudio,1BA$995
Chelsea ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$999
Vintage Apartments1.1.C1BR,1BA$1,000
Edgecliff ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,025
MoraineStudio - Income RestrictionStudio,1BA$1,049
Traditions at Federal Way Senior Living1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1,050
Koz on MarketStudio 5Studio,1BA$1,091
Pinnacle PointStudio MicroStudio,1BA$1,099
Analog TacomaStudio, 1 BathroomStudio,1BA$1,108

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Federal Way, WA

As of March 09, 2026 the best value apartment in the Federal Way area is the $1.59 price per square foot 28803 46th Pl S Model at 28803 46th Pl S, Unit 1 in the in the Woodmont neighborhood starting from $2,700. The second greatest value Federal Way apartment is the 2 Beds, 1.5 baths Model at City View Townhomes starting at $2,395 with a $1.51 price per square foot in the New Tacoma neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Federal Way apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
28803 46th Pl S, Unit 128803 46th Pl S3BR,1BA$1.59
City View Townhomes2 Beds, 1.5 baths2BR,1.5BA$1.51
Signature PointeSequoia3BR,2BA$1.84
Pacific Heights254 2X2 M2BR,2BA$1.58
Arbor Chase2x12BR,1BA$1.74
Uptown SquareArmstrong1BR,1BA$1.77
102 Tacoma Blvd S, Unit #2102 Tacoma Blvd S2BR,1BA$1.81
Kitts CornerAthens1BR,1BA$1.71
Dorothy Height ApartmentsTwo Bed One Bath2BR,1BA$1.62
Koz at the DomeStudioStudio ,1BA$1.72

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving.com works hard to bring you Lifestyle Ratings of rentals in areas across the United States, including Kent. LifeStyle Ratings are the best way to sort through finding a place to live - beyond price and floorplan. This takes in many factors including searching for the best amenities, and convenient access to the outdoors, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, family-friendliness, and other valuable search options. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Federal Way Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Federal Way?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Federal Way is under $1,108.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Federal Way?

The cheapest apartment in Federal Way is Vintage Apartments which is listed at $1,050, while the average apartment in Federal Way costs $2,413.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Federal Way?

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 110 regular apartments in Federal Way 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 Federal Way?

Cheap apartments in Federal Way have an average cost of $943 which is $1,470 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Federal Way.

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