Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Mill Creek Federal Way Neighborhood of Kent, WA from $1,000 (80 Rentals)

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Knol Apartments
$1,425 - $3,835
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$1,425 - $3,835
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Knol Apartments

11239 SE 260th StKent, WA 98030
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Irwin Park
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$1,560 - $1,870
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Irwin Park

10925 SE 259th StKent, WA 98030
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Ethos
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$1,652 - $3,239
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Ethos

2200 W Meeker StKent, WA 98032
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Ventana
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$1,685 - $2,138
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Ventana

329 Ridgeview DrKent, WA 98032
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Alvista 240
$1,687 - $3,081
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Alvista 240

24028 SE 110th PlKent, WA 98030
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Prose Kent
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$2,051 - $3,417
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Prose Kent

419 E Novak LnKent, 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 Washington Park Apartments priced from $1,277. Kentbrook Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio 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
Washington Park ApartmentsCedar (Renovated)Studio,1BA$1,277
Kentbrook ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,295
Summerwalk Villa1 Bedroom- 1st floor1BR,1BA$1,295
Duchess Apartments1/11BR,1BA$1,300
Alba Gardens1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,325
Red Carpet ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,325
Ovation at Meeker 55+ Senior ApartmentsYoungs1BR,1BA$1,325
Woodfield Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath (50% AMI)1BR,1BA$1,350
LARC at Kent (Senior Housing 55+)1 Bedroom, 1 Bath 578sf1BR,1BA$1,399
ReNew Water's EdgeAlser1BR,1BA$1,399

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

As of August 23, 2026 the best value apartment in the Mill Creek Federal Way area is the $1.64 price per square foot Birmingham Model at Stratford Arms in the in the Meredith neighborhood starting from $2,050. The second greatest value Mill Creek Federal Way apartment is the 2x2 A Model at Kent Meadows starting at $2,050 with a $2.01 price per square foot in the East Pointe 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.
Stratford ArmsBirmingham2BR,2BA$1.64
Kent Meadows2x2 A2BR,2BA$2.01
Alvista 240Noble2BR,2BA$1.95
Waterbrook Loft and Apartments1 Bedroom, 1 full1BR,1BA$1.66
Brookside2X1 Renovated - 900 sq. ft.2BR,1BA$1.76
TamarakSpacious Two-Bed, One-Bath with One Month Free ...2BR,1BA$1.83
Summerwalk Villa2 Bedroom - 1st Floor2BR,1BA$1.85
Indigo SpringsCerulean Waters1BR,1BA$1.85
23740 100th Ave SE, Unit Buchheit Gardens23740 100th Ave SE2BR,1BA$2.00
Alba Gardens1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2.01

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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 $1,399.

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 $1,829.

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 55 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 $281 which is $1,548 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Mill Creek Federal Way.

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