Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Outlying Federal Way Neighborhood of Kent, WA from $800 (72 Rentals)

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Avana Star Lake
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$1,354 - $2,262
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Avana Star Lake

2211 S STAR LAKE RdFederal Way, WA 98003
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The Fairways
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$1,559 - $2,550
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The Fairways

4901 Fairwood Blvd NETacoma, WA 98422
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Sundance
$1,799 - $2,750
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Sundance

210 27th AveMilton, WA 98354
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Westboro Apartments
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Westboro Apartments

32930 1st Ave SFederal Way, WA 98023
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Celebration Senior Living
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Celebration Senior Living

1524 S 328th StFederal Way, WA 98003
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Terra
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Terra

2111 SW 352nd StFederal Way, WA 98023
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Parkway Apartments
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Parkway Apartments

2206 SW 334th PlFederal Way, WA 98023
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Outlying Federal Way, Kent, WA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Outlying Federal Way Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Outlying Federal Way area of Seattle, WA is a 1 Bed unit found at Meridian Court Senior Affordable Apartments priced from $1,199. Terra has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,275. Here are the most affordable Outlying Federal Way apartments for rent in Seattle, WA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Meridian Court Senior Affordable ApartmentsA031BR,1BA$1,199
Terra1x11BR,1BA$1,275
The BLVDStudio 60 Percent AMIStudio,1BA$1,285
Lake Apartments2 BR/ 1 BA2BR,1BA$1,295
Traditions at Federal Way Senior Living1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1,299
Crestview West ApartmentsStudio 1 Bath S2Studio,1BA$1,311
Villa Capri1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,347
Avana Star LakeA11BR,1BA$1,354
Sunset Three TwentyA1: 1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,380
Mariposa1 Bed, 1 Bath B (50% Income Restricted)1BR,1BA$1,409

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Outlying Federal Way, WA

As of August 05, 2026 the best value apartment in the Outlying Federal Way area is the $1.47 price per square foot 1601 Norpoint Way NE Model at 1601 Norpoint Way NE, Unit A in the in the New Tacoma neighborhood starting from $2,500. The second greatest value Outlying Federal Way apartment is the Meridian Model at Watermark starting at $2,627 with a $1.96 price per square foot in the Jovita neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Outlying Federal Way apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
1601 Norpoint Way NE, Unit A1601 Norpoint Way NE2BR,2BA$1.47
WatermarkMeridian4BR,2BA$1.96
Providence Landing3 Bed 2 Bath3BR,2BA$1.79
Lake Apartments2 BR/ 1 BA2BR,1BA$1.08
Kitts CornerBarcelona2BR,2BA$1.81
Pacific Heights254 2X2 T2BR,2BA$1.62
Arcadia TownhomesAlderwood2BR,2.5BA$1.94
Mariposa2 Bed, 1 Bath A (60% Income Restricted)2BR,1BA$1.96
Align ApartmentsResidence 12BR,1BA$1.94
Terra2x12BR,1BA$1.96

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Outlying Federal Way Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Outlying Federal Way?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Outlying Federal Way is under $1,409.

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

The cheapest apartment in Outlying Federal Way is Meridian Court Senior Affordable Apartments which is listed at $1,199, while the average apartment in Outlying Federal Way costs $1,825.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Outlying 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 61 regular apartments in Outlying 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 Outlying Federal Way?

Cheap apartments in Outlying Federal Way have an average cost of $809 which is $1,016 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Outlying Federal Way.

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