Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Mill Creek Federal Way Neighborhood of Kent, WA from $1,000 (79 Rentals)

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Alvista 240
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$1,418 - $2,622
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Alvista 240

24028 SE 110th PlKent, WA 98030
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Irwin Park
$1,457 - $1,892
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Irwin Park

10925 SE 259th StKent, WA 98030
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Ventana
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$1,600 - $1,703
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Ventana

329 Ridgeview DrKent, WA 98032
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Knol Apartments
$1,588 - $3,314
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Knol Apartments

11239 SE 260th StKent, WA 98030
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Ethos
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$1,696 - $3,015
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Ethos

2200 W Meeker StKent, WA 98032
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Prose Kent
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$1,901 - $2,762
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Prose Kent

419 E Novak LnKent, WA 98032
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Sun Vista Apartments
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Sun Vista Apartments

1255 Weiland StKent, WA 98030
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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 1 Bed unit found at Drexel ll Apartments priced from $1,245. Alvista 240 has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,268. Here are the most affordable Mill Creek Federal Way apartments for rent in Seattle, WA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Drexel ll Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,245
Alvista 240Fraser1BR,1BA$1,268
Washington Park ApartmentsCedar (Renovated)Studio,1BA$1,277
Red Carpet ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,325
Vibe Apartments1 Bed, 1 Bath A1BR,1BA$1,341
Astral Apartments1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1,350
Ovation at Meeker 55+ Senior ApartmentsYoungs1BR,1BA$1,351
Kentwood Apartments1x2C2BR,1BA$1,360
Summerwalk Villa1 Bedroom - 3rd Floor w/ Fireplace1BR,1BA$1,375
Kentbrook Apartments1x11BR,1BA$1,399

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

As of April 24, 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 Indigo Springs Model at Indigo Springs starting at $2,327 with a $1.89 price per square foot in the Carriage Wood 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
Indigo SpringsIndigo Springs3BR,2BA$1.89
Arbor Chase2x12BR,1BA$1.59
Waterbrook Loft and Apartments1x1 B1BR,1BA$1.95
Pines at Canyon Station2x1 F-J2BR,1BA$2.04
Woodfield ApartmentsAffordable 2 Bed 1 Bath Apartment in Kent, WA2BR,1BA$1.78
Irwin ParkTwo Bedroom One Bath Renovated2BR,1BA$1.92
Alvista 240Fraser1BR,1BA$1.67
Kentwood Apartments2x1B2BR,1BA$2.06
Drexel ll Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.78

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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 Drexel ll Apartments which is listed at $1,245, while the average apartment in Mill Creek Federal Way costs $3,450.

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 19 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 $132 which is $3,318 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Mill Creek Federal Way.

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