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

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Avana Star Lake
$1,237 - $2,480
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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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$1,567 - $2,466
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The Fairways

4901 Fairwood Blvd NETacoma, WA 98422
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Sundance
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$1,799 - $2,150
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Sundance

210 27th AveMilton, WA 98354
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Westboro Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

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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Parkway Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Parkway Apartments

2206 SW 334th PlFederal Way, WA 98023
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Terra
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Terra

2111 SW 352nd StFederal 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 $999. Avana Star Lake has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,237. 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$999
Avana Star LakeA11BR,1BA$1,237
TerraStudioStudio,1BA$1,239
Bayview Apartment HomesStudioStudio,$1,275
Villa Capri1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,275
THE BLVDStudioStudio,1BA$1,295
La Madera ApartmentsStudio at 60% Utilities CoveredStudio,1BA$1,299
Crestview West ApartmentsStudio 1 Bath S2Studio,1BA$1,311
Ridge & ShoresA11BR,1BA$1,389
Traditions at Federal Way Senior Living2 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$1,399

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Outlying Federal Way, WA

As of April 30, 2026 the best value apartment in the Outlying Federal Way area is the $1.50 price per square foot 3x3.5 Model at Modern 3 bedroom Townhomes with Garage in the in the Jovita neighborhood starting from $2,800. The second greatest value Outlying Federal Way apartment is the 3 Bed 2 Bath Model at Providence Landing starting at $2,310 with a $1.79 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.
Modern 3 bedroom Townhomes with Garage3x3.53BR,3.5BA$1.50
Providence Landing3 Bed 2 Bath3BR,2BA$1.79
Pacific Heights254 2X2 M2BR,2BA$1.77
Campus View2L2BR,1BA$1.75
Traditions at Federal Way Senior Living2 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$1.44
Uptown SquareArmstrong1BR,1BA$1.82
Greystone Meadows2x12BR,1BA$1.97
Tree PointeOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.90
Ridge & ShoresA11BR,1BA$1.89
Villa Capri1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.96

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of rentals in cities and towns across the United States, 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 rankings of the best places for proximity to parks, luxury amenities, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, features that make it easier to raise kids, in addition to floorplans, availablity, and pricing. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

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 $1,399.

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 $999, while the average apartment in Outlying Federal Way costs $2,673.

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 112 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 $1,283 which is $1,390 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Outlying Federal Way.

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