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510 S 325th St

Federal WayWA98003

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Federal Way, WA Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Federal Way, WA

Pricing Updated: 04/15/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Federal Way, WA area range in price from $875 to $4,250 with an overall median price of $3,598. The three Federal Way neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Marine Hills at $1,895, Mirror Lake at $1,500, and Steel Lake at $2,698. Here is today’s list of the top 10 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Federal Way Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Marine Hills$2,750$1,8952
Mirror Lake$3,180$1,50010
Steel Lake$3,180$2,6982
Kitts Corner$3,515$1,6954
Campus Highlands$3,555$3,5551
Madrona$3,555$2,6993
Enchanted Village$3,562$1,6955
Alderbrook$3,795$87516
Lakota$3,795$1,50013
Twin Lakes$3,795$87515

Cheapest Available Federal Way Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Federal Way, WA is a 1 Bed unit found at Meridian Court Senior Affordable Apartments in the Redondo neighborhood priced from $1,099. Park 16 in the Jovita neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,215. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Federal Way apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Meridian Court Senior Affordable ApartmentsA011BR,1BA$1,099
Park 16Hummingbird1BR,1BA$1,215
TerraStudioStudio,1BA$1,218
Crestview WestStudio 1 Bath S2Studio,1BA$1,253
Redondo Heights I1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom (S.S)1BR,1BA$1,275

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Federal Way, WA

As of April 16, 2025 the best value apartment in the Federal Way area is the $1.86 price per square foot 3x2 Lower Floor Premium Model at Enchanted Woods in the in the Jovita neighborhood starting from $2,275. The second greatest value Federal Way apartment is the 2x1.5 Douglas Model at Evergreen Apartments starting at $2,201 with a $1.83 price per square foot in the Jovita neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Federal Way apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Enchanted Woods3x2 Lower Floor Premium3BR,2BA$1.86
Evergreen Apartments2x1.5 Douglas2BR,1.5BA$1.83
Glen Park At West CampusB22BR,2BA$1.81
Pointe East2x12BR,1BA$1.74
Crossroads at Meridian ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.84
24431 27th Ave S, Unit 324431 27th Ave S2BR,1BA$1.92
Kitts CornerAthens1BR,1BA$1.93
Redondo Heights I1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom (S.S)1BR,1BA$1.78
View at the Lake I1x11BR,1BA$1.83
Park 16Hummingbird1BR,1BA$1.86

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Frequently Asked Questions about Federal Way

What type of rentals are currently available in Federal Way?

There are currently 264 Apartments for Rent in Federal Way, WA with pricing that ranges from $860 to $11,144. There are also 48 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Federal Way ranging from $875 to $4,250.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Federal Way?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Federal Way ranges from $875 to $4,250 with an average monthly rent of $2,840.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Federal Way?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Federal Way range from $1,643 to $8,749, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $2,200 to $4,150. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $2,825 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $2,396.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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