Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Madrona Neighborhood of Federal Way, WA from $1,200 (10 Rentals)
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Madrona, Federal Way, WA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Madrona?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Madrona Studio Apartments | $1,360 | $1,218 | $1,514 |
Madrona 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,706 | $1,355 | $2,335 |
Madrona 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,989 | $1,625 | $2,410 |
Madrona 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,362 | $1,920 | $2,845 |
Madrona 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,523 | $2,446 | $3,175 |
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Cheapest Available Madrona Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Madrona area of Federal Way, WA is a Studio unit found at Terra priced from $1,218. Park 16 has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,366. Here are the most affordable Madrona apartments for rent in Federal Way, WA:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Terra | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,218 |
Park 16 | Hummingbird | 1BR,1BA | $1,366 |
Sunset Three Twenty | 1 Bed - 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,493 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Madrona, WA
As of May 07, 2025 the best value apartment in the Madrona area is the $2.28 price per square foot 3x2-1160 Model at Sundance in the in the Jovita neighborhood starting from $2,650. The second greatest value Madrona apartment is the Walnut Model at Trellis Apartments starting at $2,372 with a $2.06 price per square foot in the Alderbrook neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Madrona apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Sundance | 3x2-1160 | 3BR,2BA | $2.28 |
Trellis Apartments | Walnut | 3BR,2BA | $2.06 |
Campus View | 2L | 2BR,1BA | $1.75 |
Glen Park At West Campus | A2 | 1BR,1BA | $2.00 |
Kitts Corner | Athens | 1BR,1BA | $1.93 |
Sunset Three Twenty | 1 Bed - 1 Bath (Renovated) | 1BR,1BA | $2.23 |
Panther Lake Apartments | One Bedroom Flat | 1BR,1BA | $2.14 |
Panther Lake Lot 14 | 1X1 | 1BR,1BA | $2.14 |
Pavilion | Metro | 1BR,1BA | $2.21 |
Park 16 | Hummingbird | 1BR,1BA | $2.09 |
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Lifestyle Ratings
ApartmentHomeLiving.com compares millions of points of data to bring you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of neighborhoods, cities, and rental properties across Washington and customized analysis for Central Federal Way. LifeStyle Ratings are the best way to sort through finding a place to live - beyond price and floorplan. This takes in many factors including rankings of the best places for easy access to the parks, luxury amenities, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, features that make it easier to raise kids, and much more. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Madrona Apartments
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Madrona?
The cheapest apartment in Madrona is Terra which is listed at $1,355, while the average apartment in Madrona costs $2,764.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Madrona?
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 91 regular apartments in Madrona 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 Madrona?
Cheap apartments in Madrona have an average cost of $1,430 which is $1,334 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Madrona.
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