Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Outlying Federal Way Neighborhood of Kent, WA from $800 (81 Rentals)

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Avana Star Lake
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$1,344 - $2,333
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Avana Star Lake

2211 S STAR LAKE RdFederal Way, WA 98003
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property at 37245 39th Ave S

$1,375

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37245 39th Ave S

AuburnWA98001
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The Fairways
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$1,488 - $2,769
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The Fairways

4901 Fairwood Blvd NETacoma, WA 98422
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property at 33711 37th Pl SW

$1,600

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33711 37th Pl SW

Federal WayWA98023
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Sundance
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$1,649 - $2,199
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Sundance

210 27th AveMilton, WA 98354
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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 2 Beds unit found at Laurelwood Gardens priced from $979. Meridian Court Senior Affordable Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,200. Here are the most affordable Outlying Federal Way apartments for rent in Seattle, WA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Laurelwood Gardens2 bed 1 Bath Townhouse2BR,1BA$979
Meridian Court Senior Affordable ApartmentsA071BR,1BA$1,200
Lake Apartments2 BR/ 1 BA2BR,1BA$1,295
Crestview West ApartmentsStudio 1 Bath S2Studio,1BA$1,311
The BLVD1 Bedroom 60 Percent AMI1BR,1BA$1,325
Traditions at Federal Way Senior LivingStudio - SpruceStudio,1BA$1,326
Villa Capri1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,347
Sunset Three TwentyA1: 1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,388
Terra1x11BR,1BA$1,431
Avana Star LakeB3R2BR,1BA$1,433

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Outlying Federal Way, WA

As of June 18, 2026 the best value apartment in the Outlying Federal Way area is the $1.61 price per square foot 3x3.5 Model at Kandila Townhomes in the in the Jovita neighborhood starting from $3,000. 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.
Kandila Townhomes3x3.53BR,3.5BA$1.61
Providence Landing3 Bed 2 Bath3BR,2BA$1.79
Park at Dashpoint ApartmentsMahogany 3x23BR,2BA$1.66
Lake Apartments2 BR/ 1 BA2BR,1BA$1.08
Glen Park At West CampusB12BR,1.5BA$1.80
Mariposa2 Bed, 1 Bath A (60% Income Restricted)2BR,1BA$1.96
CrosspointeTwo Bedroom One Bath2BR,1BA$1.99
Maplewood2B 1B2BR,1BA$1.89
Laurelwood Gardens2 bed 1 Bath Townhouse2BR,1BA$1.17
Pacific Heights254 1X1 B1BR,1BA$2.03

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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 $1,433.

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 $1,200, while the average apartment in Outlying Federal Way costs $2,604.

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 72 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 $1,183 which is $1,421 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Outlying Federal Way.

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