Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Mill Creek Federal Way Neighborhood of Kent, WA from $1,000 (29 Rentals)

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Sun Vista Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Sun Vista Apartments

1255 Weiland StKent, WA 98030
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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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Titus Village Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Titus Village Apartments

233 5th Ave SKent, WA 98032
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Redhill Pines North
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Redhill Pines North

25124 97th Pl SKent, WA 98030
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Park View Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Park View Apartments

108 Kensington Ave SKent, WA 98030
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10718 SE 238th St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

10718 SE 238th St

10718 SE 238th StKent, WA 98031
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Red Carpet Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Red Carpet Apartments

24440 Russell RdKent, WA 98032
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Mill Creek Federal Way, Kent, WA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Mill Creek Federal Way Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Mill Creek Federal Way area of Seattle, WA is a Studio unit found at Kentbrook Apartments priced from $1,195. Summerwalk Villa has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,295. Here are the most affordable Mill Creek Federal Way apartments for rent in Seattle, WA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Kentbrook ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,195
Summerwalk Villa1 Bedroom - 1st Floor with W/D1BR,1BA$1,295
Washington Park ApartmentsCedar (Renovated)Studio,1BA$1,330
ReNew Water's EdgeAlser1BR,1BA$1,350
Pines at Canyon StationUrban 1-BedroomStudio,1BA$1,350
Ovation at Meeker 55+ Senior ApartmentsYoungs1BR,1BA$1,351
Webster Court Senior ApartmentsOne Bedroom B1BR,1BA$1,399
Woodfield ApartmentsAffordable 1 Bed 1 Bath Apartment in Kent, Wash...1BR,1BA$1,400
Sterling Ridge1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,415
RiverpointeJr One Bedroom One Bath1BR,1BA$1,425

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Mill Creek Federal Way, WA

As of January 23, 2026 the best value apartment in the Mill Creek Federal Way area is the $1.62 price per square foot Grand Model at Alvista 240 in the in the East Pointe neighborhood starting from $2,019. The second greatest value Mill Creek Federal Way apartment is the Birmingham Model at Stratford Arms starting at $2,050 with a $1.64 price per square foot in the Meredith neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Mill Creek Federal Way apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Alvista 240Grand3BR,2BA$1.62
Stratford ArmsBirmingham2BR,2BA$1.64
Indigo SpringsIndigo Springs3BR,2BA$1.90
Arden Park Apartments2x12BR,1BA$1.67
23721 108th Ave SE, Unit 423721 108th Ave SE2BR,1BA$1.75
Alba GardensTwo Bedroom Renovated2BR,1BA$1.86
Easthill Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.88
Waterbrook Loft and ApartmentsHadlock 1x11BR,1BA$1.95
Summerwalk Villa1 Bedroom- 1st floor1BR,1BA$2.12
Irwin ParkOne Bedroom Renovated1BR,1BA$2.16

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving.com is happy to bring you Lifestyle Ratings of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, 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 our Star Ratings to compare for the best proximity to parks and outdoor amenities, luxury amenities, pet-friendly features, multifamily communities for the kids, proximity to transit, and how walkable or bikeable each community and area is. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Mill Creek Federal Way Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Mill Creek Federal Way?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Mill Creek Federal Way is under $1,425.

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

The cheapest apartment in Mill Creek Federal Way is Summerwalk Villa which is listed at $1,295, while the average apartment in Mill Creek Federal Way costs $6,118.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Mill Creek 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 35 regular apartments in Mill Creek 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 Mill Creek Federal Way?

Cheap apartments in Mill Creek Federal Way have an average cost of $198 which is $5,920 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Mill Creek Federal Way.

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