Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Federal Way Neighborhood of Kent, WA from $351 (200 Rentals)

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Avana West Hill
$1,542 - $2,006

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Base Rent$1,542 - $2,006
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Avana West Hill

24849 46th Ave SKent, WA 98032
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Ethos
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$1,652 - $3,150

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Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Ethos

2200 W Meeker StKent, WA 98032
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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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$1,495
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2609 S 272nd St

KentWA98032
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Timber Heights
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Timber Heights

4809-4822 S 252nd PlKent, WA 98032
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Signature Pointe
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Signature Pointe

25102 62nd Ave SKent, WA 98032

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property at 918 S 258th Pl
$900

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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918 S 258th Pl

Des MoinesWA98198

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Avana Star Lake
$1,271 - $2,252

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Avana Star Lake

2211 S STAR LAKE RdFederal Way, WA 98003
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property at 2330 Yakima Ct
$1,295 - $1,845
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2330 Yakima Ct

TacomaWA98405

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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. 27004-27030 47Th Ave S has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $875. Here are the most affordable Federal Way apartments for rent in Kent, WA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Koz at the DomeStudioStudio,1BA$564
27004-27030 47Th Ave S0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$875
Koz on MarketStudio 6Studio,1BA$999
Meridian Court Senior Affordable ApartmentsA031BR,1BA$999
Chelsea ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,099
Pacific Crest Apartments in Tacoma0/1 500 '90Studio,1BA$1,099
Vintage Apartments0x1.DStudio,1BA$1,100
Cornus HouseStudio EconomyStudio,1BA$1,125
Kensington and LauristonStudio - RenovatedStudio,1BA$1,150
Oasis Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,195

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Federal Way, WA

As of September 06, 2026 the best value apartment in the Federal Way area is the $1.09 price per square foot 2 Bed 2 Bath Model at Victorian in the in the Theatre District neighborhood starting from $2,500. The second greatest value Federal Way apartment is the London Model at Kitts Corner starting at $2,450 with a $1.79 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.
Victorian2 Bed 2 Bath2BR,1BA$1.09
Kitts CornerLondon4BR,2BA$1.79
Providence Landing3 Bed 2 Bath3BR,2BA$1.79
Lake Apartments2 BR/ 1 BA2BR,1BA$1.21
Glen Park At West CampusB52BR,2BA$1.91
Pacific Heights254 2X2 T2BR,2BA$1.62
Lake Chalet2 Bed 1 Bath Large Loft2BR,1BA$1.90
10426 29th St E10426 29th St E2BR,1BA$1.86
Bayside Gardens1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.74
Christine Apartments2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.76

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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 $1,195.

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

The cheapest apartment in Federal Way is Koz at the Dome which is listed at $604, while the average apartment in Federal Way costs $1,791.

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 105 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 $587 which is $1,204 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Federal Way.

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