Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Riverview Federal Way Neighborhood of Kent, WA from $500 (14 Rentals)

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Tri Court Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Tri Court Apartments

24510 64th Ave SKent, WA 98032
Senior Living
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Titus Village Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Titus Village Apartments

233 5th Ave SKent, WA 98032
Senior Living
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Woodland Estates
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Woodland Estates

4821 S Kent Des Moines RdKent, WA 98032
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Timber Heights
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Timber Heights

4809-4822 S 252nd PlKent, WA 98032

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Seaview Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Seaview Apartments

22800 28th Ave SDes Moines, WA 98198
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The Hidden Harbor House
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Hidden Harbor House

1625 S Kent Des Moines RdDes Moines, WA 98198
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Riverview Federal Way, Kent, WA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Riverview Federal Way Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Riverview Federal Way area of Seattle, WA is a Studio unit found at Reserve at SeaTac 55+ Active Senior Living priced from $899. Heights by Vintage has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $999. Here are the most affordable Riverview Federal Way apartments for rent in Seattle, WA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Reserve at SeaTac 55+ Active Senior LivingS1Studio,1BA$899
Heights by Vintage1x1 B1BR,1BA$999
Silverwood Park201 ST TStudio,1BA$1,260
Timber Heights1 Bed1BR,1BA$1,295
The Drexel Des Moines1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,345

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Riverview Federal Way, WA

As of January 25, 2026 the best value apartment in the Riverview Federal Way area is the $1.97 price per square foot 3242 S 161st St Model at 3242 S 161st St, Unit B in the in the Seattle-Tacoma International Airport neighborhood starting from $2,800. The second greatest value Riverview Federal Way apartment is the Two Bedroom, Two Bathroom Model at Majestic Bay starting at $2,075 with a $1.75 price per square foot in the Central Des Moines neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Riverview Federal Way apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
3242 S 161st St, Unit B3242 S 161st St3BR,2.5BA$1.97
Majestic BayTwo Bedroom, Two Bathroom2BR,2BA$1.75
Skyview 33222x22BR,2BA$1.73
Brookstone ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$2.06
Avana West Hill2 Bed, 1 Bath Renovated2BR,1BA$2.17
ReNew on JamesCedar2BR,1BA$2.24
Grandview ApartmentsAddison1BR,1BA$2.04
Creekwood Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.21
The Drexel Des Moines1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.98
Heights by Vintage1x1 B1BR,1BA$1.84

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Riverview Federal Way, Kent, WA

Ranked #8

Among cities in Washington for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

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Lifestyle Ratings

Our team is happy to bring you our detailed rental search system called 'Lifestyle ratings', composed of neighborhoods, cities and towns, and rental properties across Washington, including Kent. Lifestyle Ratings show you the best fit for your needs and interests. This takes in many factors including our Star Ratings to compare for convenient access to the outdoors, luxury amenities, pet-friendly features, apartment complexes for the kids, proximity to transit, 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 Riverview Federal Way Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Riverview Federal Way?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Riverview Federal Way is under $1,439.

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

The cheapest apartment in Riverview Federal Way is Reserve at SeaTac 55+ Active Senior Living which is listed at $999, while the average apartment in Riverview Federal Way costs $2,384.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Riverview 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 55 regular apartments in Riverview 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 Riverview Federal Way?

Cheap apartments in Riverview Federal Way have an average cost of $799 which is $1,585 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Riverview Federal Way.

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