Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Mill Creek Federal Way Neighborhood of Kent, WA from $1,000 (76 Rentals)

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Ventana
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$1,409 - $2,039
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Ventana

329 Ridgeview DrKent, WA 98032
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Knol Apartments
$1,450 - $3,872
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Knol Apartments

11239 SE 260th StKent, WA 98030
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Irwin Park
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$1,602 - $1,912
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Irwin Park

10925 SE 259th StKent, WA 98030
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Alvista 240
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$1,728 - $2,635
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Alvista 240

24028 SE 110th PlKent, WA 98030
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Ethos
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$1,802 - $3,295
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Ethos

2200 W Meeker StKent, WA 98032
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Prose Kent
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$2,106 - $3,014
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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 Studio unit found at Washington Park Apartments priced from $1,277. Red Carpet Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,325. 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
Red Carpet ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,325
Summerwalk Villa2 Bedroom - 1st Floor2BR,1BA$1,395
Kentbrook Apartments1x11BR,1BA$1,395
Ovation at Meeker 55+ Senior ApartmentsYoungs1BR,1BA$1,399
LARC at Kent (Senior Housing 55+)1 Bedroom, 1 Bath 578sf1BR,1BA$1,399
Woodfield ApartmentsAffordable 1 Bed 1 Bath Apartment in Kent, Wash...1BR,1BA$1,400
Duchess Apartments1/11BR,1BA$1,400
Ventana1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,409
Midtown 64 ApartmentsStudio-SwitchStudio,1BA$1,416

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

As of June 25, 2026 the best value apartment in the Mill Creek Federal Way area is the $2.09 price per square foot Brierwood Model at Meridian Green Townhomes in the in the East Pointe neighborhood starting from $2,695. 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.
Meridian Green TownhomesBrierwood3BR,2.5BA$2.09
Stratford ArmsBirmingham2BR,2BA$1.64
Waterbrook Loft and ApartmentsOrchard 2x22BR,2BA$1.58
The LighthouseThe Signal2BR,2BA$1.94
Arden Park Apartments2x12BR,1BA$1.67
White House Apartments2BR/1 BA2BR,1BA$1.85
Alvista 240Noble2BR,2BA$2.09
Park Place Apartments3 Bedroom 2 Bathroom3BR,2BA$2.08
Pines at Canyon Station2x1 A-E2BR,1BA$1.90
Irwin ParkTwo Bedroom One Bath Renovated2BR,1BA$1.93

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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 $1,416.

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

The cheapest apartment in Mill Creek Federal Way is Washington Park Apartments which is listed at $1,385, while the average apartment in Mill Creek Federal Way costs $3,575.

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 37 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 $248 which is $3,327 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Mill Creek Federal Way.

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