
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Lakota Neighborhood of Federal Way, WA from $800 (16 Rentals)
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Lakota, Federal Way, WA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Lakota?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Lakota Studio Apartments | $860 | $860 | $860 |
Lakota 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,767 | $1,025 | $5,901 |
Lakota 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,017 | $1,220 | $2,995 |
Lakota 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,389 | $1,570 | $3,859 |
Lakota 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,543 | $2,400 | $3,180 |
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There are currently 16 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Lakota Neighborhood of Federal Way, WA.
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Cheapest Available Lakota Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Lakota area of Federal Way, WA is a 1 Bed unit found at Avana Star Lake priced from $1,317. Miro has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,426. Here are the most affordable Lakota apartments for rent in Federal Way, WA:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Avana Star Lake | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,317 |
Miro | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,426 |
Pavilion | Metro | 1BR,1BA | $1,467 |
Sunset Three Twenty | 1 Bed - 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,485 |
Panther Lake Apartments | One Bedroom Flat | 1BR,1BA | $1,495 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Lakota, WA
As of May 15, 2025 the best value apartment in the Lakota area is the $2.03 price per square foot Alderwood Model at Arcadia Townhomes in the in the Alderbrook neighborhood starting from $2,200. The second greatest value Lakota apartment is the Two Bed Model at Redondo Ridge starting at $2,095 with a $2.07 price per square foot in the Redondo neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Lakota apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Arcadia Townhomes | Alderwood | 2BR,2.5BA | $2.03 |
Redondo Ridge | Two Bed | 2BR,1.5BA | $2.07 |
Campus View | 2L | 2BR,1BA | $1.75 |
Glen Park At West Campus | A2 | 1BR,1BA | $2.10 |
Kitts Corner | Athens | 1BR,1BA | $1.93 |
Uptown Square | Bolden | 1BR,1BA | $1.95 |
Panther Lake Lot 14 | 1X1 | 1BR,1BA | $2.14 |
Panther Lake Apartments | One Bedroom Flat | 1BR,1BA | $2.14 |
Pavilion | Metro | 1BR,1BA | $2.10 |
Miro | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.20 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Lakota Apartments
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Lakota?
The cheapest apartment in Lakota is Avana Star Lake which is listed at $1,317, while the average apartment in Lakota costs $2,474.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Lakota?
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 Lakota 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 Lakota?
Cheap apartments in Lakota have an average cost of $786 which is $1,688 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Lakota.
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