
Cheap 1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Federal Way, WA from $1,215 (50 Rentals)


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Federal Way, WA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Federal Way?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
---|---|---|---|
Federal Way Studio Apartments | $1,528 | $1,421 | $1,694 |
Federal Way 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,757 | $1,215 | $5,901 |
Federal Way 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,321 | $1,450 | $10,000+ |
Federal Way 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,696 | $1,643 | $8,546 |
Federal Way 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,567 | $2,396 | $3,350 |
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Getting Around Federal Way, WA
Walk Score®
56 / 100
Somewhat Walkable
Some errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
45 / 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Minimal bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
36 / 100
Some Transit
A few nearby public transportation options
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Federal Way Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Federal Way?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Federal Way is under $1,411.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Federal Way?
The cheapest apartment in Federal Way is Park 16 which is listed at $1,215, while the average apartment in Federal Way costs $2,491.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in 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 3,422 regular apartments in 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 Federal Way?
Cheap apartments in Federal Way have an average cost of $1,055 which is $1,436 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Federal Way.
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