Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Federal Way Neighborhood of Kent, WA from $300 (32 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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Harbor View Manor
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Harbor View Manor

919 S Fawcett AveTacoma, WA 98402
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Dorothy Height
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Dorothy Height

402 BroadwayTacoma, WA 98402
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Webster Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Webster Apartments

623-629 Saint Helens AveTacoma, WA 98402
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View West Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

View West Apartments

1655-1755 11th AveMilton, WA 98354
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Westboro Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Westboro Apartments

32930 1st Ave SFederal Way, WA 98023
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Bay Terrace
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Bay Terrace

2500 G StTacoma, WA 98405
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Baycrest Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Baycrest Apartments

501 S 7th StTacoma, WA 98402
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The Carlton
Studio to 1 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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The Winthrop
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

The Winthrop

776 BroadwayTacoma, WA 98402
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Hillside View
2 Bedroom Apartments

Hillside View

1601 S G StTacoma, WA 98405
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Lauriston Apartments
Studio Apartments

Lauriston Apartments

235 Tacoma Ave STacoma, WA 98402
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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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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. Tahoma Place has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $785. Here are the most affordable Federal Way apartments for rent in Kent, WA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Koz at the DomeStudioStudio,1BA$564
Tahoma PlaceStudioStudio,1BA$785
Pinnacle PointStudio MicroStudio,1BA$1,015
Koz on MarketStudio 7Studio,1BA$1,093
Chelsea ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,099
Park Tower ApartmentsHarborsideStudio,1BA$1,100
Kensington and LauristonKensington/LauristonStudio,1BA$1,100
Vintage Apartments1x1.B1BR,1BA$1,125
Cornus HouseDiscover Cornus House: Your New Urban Oasis! OF...Studio,1BA$1,125
Jefferson Yards ApartmentsStudio_Model_AStudio,1BA$1,130

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Federal Way, WA

As of June 17, 2025 the best value apartment in the Federal Way area is the $1.64 price per square foot South Tower C1 Townhouse Model at Hanna Heights South in the in the Theatre District neighborhood starting from $2,999. The second greatest value Federal Way apartment is the London Model at Kitts Corner starting at $2,397 with a $1.75 price per square foot in the West Campus 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.
Hanna Heights SouthSouth Tower C1 Townhouse3BR,2BA$1.64
Kitts CornerLondon4BR,2BA$1.75
Arbor Chase2x12BR,1BA$1.85
Edgecliff Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.58
Redondo Heights I2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom (S.S)2BR,2BA$1.71
Uptown SquareArmstrong1BR,1BA$1.66
24431 27th Ave S, Unit 324431 27th Ave S2BR,1BA$1.86
Celebration Senior Living2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$1.67
Tri Court Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1.88
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!

Getting Around the Federal Way Neighborhood in Kent, WA

Walk Score®

57 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

45 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

37 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

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 $1,130.

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

The cheapest apartment in Federal Way is Tri Court Apartments which is listed at $1,000, while the average apartment in Federal Way costs $3,017.

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 131 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 $809 which is $2,208 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Federal Way.

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