Cheap Homes for Rent in Steel Lake Neighborhood of Federal Way, WA from $1,400 (3 Rentals)

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Steel Lake, Federal Way, WA Local Guide

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Steel Lake, WA

As of May 08, 2025 the best value apartment in the Steel Lake area is the $1.76 price per square foot Armstrong Model at Uptown Square in the in the Redondo neighborhood starting from $1,588. The second greatest value Steel Lake apartment is the Athens Model at Kitts Corner starting at $1,583 with a $1.93 price per square foot in the Jovita neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Steel Lake apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Uptown SquareArmstrong1BR,1BA$1.76
Kitts CornerAthens1BR,1BA$1.93
Tree PointeOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.07
Steel Lake Plaza258 1X1M RENO1BR,1BA$2.34
WatermarkKitsap1BR,1BA$2.20
View at the Lake1x11BR,1BA$1.99
The CoveBainbridge1BR,1BA$2.50
Homestead Apartments1x11BR,1BA$2.16
Brookhaven Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.53
Meridian Court Senior Affordable ApartmentsA031BR,1BA$2.42

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Frequently Asked Questions about Steel Lake

What type of rentals are currently available in Steel Lake?

There are currently 48 Apartments for Rent in Steel Lake, WA with pricing that ranges from $999 to $3,269. There are also 8 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Steel Lake ranging from $1,700 to $2,700.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Steel Lake?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Steel Lake ranges from $1,700 to $2,700 with an average monthly rent of $2,159.

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