Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Federal Way Neighborhood of Kent, WA from $300 (66 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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Dorothy Height
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Dorothy Height

402 BroadwayTacoma, WA 98402
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Webster Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Webster Apartments

623-629 Saint Helens 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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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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Baycrest Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Baycrest Apartments

501 S 7th StTacoma, WA 98402
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The Carlton
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Carlton

615 S 7th AveTacoma, WA 98405

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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 1 Bed 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 Place1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$785
Koz on MarketStudio MFTEStudio,1BA$941
Kensington and LauristonKensington/LauristonStudio,1BA$950
Pinnacle PointStudio MicroStudio,1BA$999
Pinnacle ApartmentsStudio-ADAStudio,1BA$1,025
Jefferson Yards ApartmentsStudio_Model_AStudio,1BA$1,090
Ellis ApartmentsStudio - 315 sqftStudio,1BA$1,094
Meridian Court Senior Affordable ApartmentsA061BR,1BA$1,099
Vintage Apartments0X1.EStudio,1BA$1,125

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Federal Way, WA

As of October 18, 2025 the best value apartment in the Federal Way area is the $1.79 price per square foot Armstrong Model at The Walker Apartments in the in the Theatre District neighborhood starting from $2,400. The second greatest value Federal Way apartment is the 3BR/1.0BA Model at Refreshed 2 bed 1 bath in the City of Paci starting at $2,025 with a $1.88 price per square foot in the Lakeland 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.
The Walker ApartmentsArmstrong2BR,2BA$1.79
Refreshed 2 bed 1 bath in the City of Paci3BR/1.0BA3BR,1BA$1.88
WatermarkBonney2BR,2BA$1.83
28803 46th Pl S, Unit 228803 46th Pl S1BR,1.5BA$1.75
Arbor Chase2x12BR,1BA$1.65
Pointe East2x12BR,1BA$1.67
Glen Park At West CampusA21BR,1BA$1.87
Cove EastOak2BR,1BA$1.61
VUE25S3Studio ,1BA$1.81
Tahoma Place1 Bedroom1BR,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

What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?

  • Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
  • Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

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 $1,125.

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

The cheapest apartment in Federal Way is Tahoma Place which is listed at $785, while the average apartment in Federal Way costs $2,673.

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 127 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 $908 which is $1,765 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Federal Way.

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