Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Riverview Federal Way Neighborhood of Kent, WA from $500 (58 Rentals)

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Ventana
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$1,600 - $1,703
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Ventana

329 Ridgeview DrKent, WA 98032
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Ethos
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$1,696 - $3,015
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Ethos

2200 W Meeker StKent, WA 98032
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Avana West Hill
$1,698 - $2,256
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Avana West Hill

24849 46th Ave SKent, WA 98032
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Alexan Gateway
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$1,823 - $3,127
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Alexan Gateway

23000 Military Rd SKent, WA 98032
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Skyview 3322
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$1,986 - $2,299
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Skyview 3322

3322 So 222nd PlKent, WA 98032
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Tri Court Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Tri Court Apartments

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

Titus Village Apartments

233 5th Ave SKent, WA 98032
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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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Signature Pointe
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Signature Pointe

25102 62nd Ave SKent, 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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Island Park
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Island Park

23529 60th Ave SKent, 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
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The Hidden Harbor House

1625 S Kent Des Moines RdDes Moines, WA 98198
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Abbey Ridge
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Abbey Ridge

3035 S 204th StSeatac, WA 98198
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Regatta Apartments
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Regatta Apartments

1145 S 216th StDes 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 1 Bed unit found at Reserve at SeaTac 55+ Active Senior Living priced from $999. 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 LivingS21BR,1BA$999
Heights by Vintage1x1 B1BR,1BA$999
Viewpoint Apartment0x1 SmallStudio,1BA$1,299
Red Carpet ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,325
Astral Apartments1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1,350
The Drexel Des Moines1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,365
Sea Fox1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,375
Silverwood Park201 ST TStudio,1BA$1,375
Webster Court Senior ApartmentsOne Bedroom B1BR,1BA$1,399
Chelsea By the Bay1 Bed 1 Bath A1BR,1BA$1,450

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Riverview Federal Way, WA

As of April 25, 2026 the best value apartment in the Riverview Federal Way area is the $1.77 price per square foot 2x2 Model at Skyview 3322 in the in the North Central neighborhood starting from $1,986. The second greatest value Riverview Federal Way apartment is the Two Bedroom, One and a Half Bathroom Model at Majestic Bay starting at $2,145 with a $2.12 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.
Skyview 33222x22BR,2BA$1.77
Majestic BayTwo Bedroom, One and a Half Bathroom2BR,1.5BA$2.12
Arbor Chase2x12BR,1BA$1.59
Creekwood Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.97
ReNew on JamesCedar2BR,1BA$2.22
Grandview ApartmentsAddison1BR,1BA$2.04
Ventana1 Bed 1.5 Bath Townhome1BR,1.5BA$2.24
The Drexel Des Moines1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2.01
Heights by Vintage1x1 B1BR,1BA$1.84
Reserve at SeaTac 55+ Active Senior LivingS2Studio ,1BA$2.06

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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 $1,450.

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 $2,649.

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 38 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 $285 which is $2,364 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Riverview Federal Way.

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