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Cove East

33030 1st Ave S, Federal Way, WA 98003

4.0 (6 reviews)

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    $860 - $1,325

  • Bedrooms

    Studio - 2 bd

  • Bathrooms

    1 - 2 ba

  • Square Feet

    427 - 935 sq ft

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Located in south King County between the bustling cities of Seattle and Tacoma is Cove East Apartments For Rent in Federal Way, Washington. Our unique one- and two-bedroom homes feature breakfast bars, walk-in closets, fireplaces, spiral staircases, skylights, open lofts and water views. Situated in a beautiful setting of majestic firs and peaceful lakes, these elegant apartment homes offer a relaxed comfortable lifestyle. Convenient to many Pacific Northwest recreational opportunities and community resources, you will find Cove East pet-friendly apartments in Federal Way, Washington your perfect year round retreat. Our community is minutes from walking trails, SeaTac Airport, and near major employers St. Francis Hospital, Weyerhaeuser and World Vision. A secluded and tranquil living environment awaits you at Cove East.

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Pricing & Floor Plans

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Azalea $860 Available Soon
Studio 1 Bath 427 Sq Ft
Maple $1,025 Available Soon
1 Bed 1 Bath 450 Sq Ft
Cedar $1,075 Available Soon
1 Bed 1 Bath 680 Sq Ft
Spruce $1,075 Available Soon
1 Bed 1 Bath 600 Sq Ft
Oak $1,220 Available Soon
2 Beds 1 Bath 800 Sq Ft
Pine $1,325 Available Soon
2 Beds 2 Baths 935 Sq Ft
Azalea $860 Available Soon
Studio 1 Bath 427 Sq Ft
Maple $1,025 Available Soon
1 Bed 1 Bath 450 Sq Ft
Cedar $1,075 Available Soon
1 Bed 1 Bath 680 Sq Ft
Spruce $1,075 Available Soon
1 Bed 1 Bath 600 Sq Ft
Oak $1,220 Available Soon
2 Beds 1 Bath 800 Sq Ft
Pine $1,325 Available Soon
2 Beds 2 Baths 935 Sq Ft
* Price shown is base rent and may not include non-optional fees and utilities. View Fees and Policies for details. Price, availability, fees, and any applicable rent special are subject to change without notice.
* Square footage definitions vary. Displayed square footage is approximate.

Fees and Policies

The fees below are based on community-supplied data and may exclude additional fees and utilities.

  • One-Time Move-In Fees
  • Administrative Fee
    $150
  • Application Fee
    $42
  • Dogs Allowed
  • Monthly pet rent
    --
  • One time Fee
    $200
  • Pet deposit
    $200
  • Weight limit
    40 lb
  • Pet Limit
    2
  • Cats Allowed
  • Monthly pet rent
    $0
  • One time Fee
    $200
  • Pet deposit
    --
  • Weight limit
    --
  • Pet Limit
    2
  • Restrictions:
    We welcome pets at our community. Deposits and fees may apply, please contact us for additional information.
  • Parking
  • Surface Lot
    --
    1 Max
  •  
  • Covered
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    1 Max, Assigned Parking

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Utilities Included

  • Water
  • Trash Removal
  • Sewer

Lease Options

  • 12 months

Property Information

  • Built in 1980
  • 190 units/3 stories

About Cove East

Located in south King County between the bustling cities of Seattle and Tacoma is Cove East Apartments For Rent in Federal Way, Washington. Our unique one- and two-bedroom homes feature breakfast bars, walk-in closets, fireplaces, spiral staircases, skylights, open lofts and water views. Situated in a beautiful setting of majestic firs and peaceful lakes, these elegant apartment homes offer a relaxed comfortable lifestyle. Convenient to many Pacific Northwest recreational opportunities and community resources, you will find Cove East pet-friendly apartments in Federal Way, Washington your perfect year round retreat. Our community is minutes from walking trails, SeaTac Airport, and near major employers St. Francis Hospital, Weyerhaeuser and World Vision. A secluded and tranquil living environment awaits you at Cove East.

Cove East is an apartment community located in King County and the 98003 ZIP Code. This area is served by the Federal Way attendance zone.

Unique Features

  • Fitness studio
  • Free carport
  • Shimmering swimming pool
  • Covered Parking
  • Invigorating spa
  • Lush landscape
  • Pond with fountains
  • Resident lounge

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  • Monday - Friday, 9am - 6pm
  • Saturday, 10am - 5pm
  • Sunday, Closed
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Community Amenities

Pool

Fitness Center

Laundry Facilities

Clubhouse

  • Package Service
  • Laundry Facilities
  • Maintenance on site
  • Property Manager on Site
  • Laundry Service
  • Business Center
  • Clubhouse
  • Lounge
  • Breakfast/Coffee Concierge
  • Walk-Up
  • Fitness Center
  • Spa
  • Pool
  • Walking/Biking Trails
  • Sundeck
  • Grill
  • Pond

Apartment Features

Dishwasher

High Speed Internet Access

Walk-In Closets

Refrigerator

Disposal

Fireplace

Patio

Ceiling Fans

Highlights

  • High Speed Internet Access
  • Heating
  • Ceiling Fans
  • Smoke Free
  • Cable Ready
  • Fireplace
  • Wheelchair Accessible (Rooms)

Kitchen Features & Appliances

  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal
  • Eat-in Kitchen
  • Kitchen
  • Oven
  • Range
  • Refrigerator

Model Details

  • Views
  • Skylights
  • Walk-In Closets
  • Window Coverings
  • Balcony
  • Patio
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Amenities
  • Package Service
  • Laundry Facilities
  • Maintenance on site
  • Property Manager on Site
  • Laundry Service
  • Business Center
  • Clubhouse
  • Lounge
  • Breakfast/Coffee Concierge
  • Walk-Up
  • Sundeck
  • Grill
  • Pond
  • Fitness Center
  • Spa
  • Pool
  • Walking/Biking Trails
  • Fitness studio
  • Free carport
  • Shimmering swimming pool
  • Covered Parking
  • Invigorating spa
  • Lush landscape
  • Pond with fountains
  • Resident lounge
  • High Speed Internet Access
  • Heating
  • Ceiling Fans
  • Smoke Free
  • Cable Ready
  • Fireplace
  • Wheelchair Accessible (Rooms)
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal
  • Eat-in Kitchen
  • Kitchen
  • Oven
  • Range
  • Refrigerator
  • Views
  • Skylights
  • Walk-In Closets
  • Window Coverings
  • Balcony
  • Patio
Expenses
One-Time
Cat Fee $200
Dog Fee $200
Dog Deposit $200
Utilities Included
Water, Trash Removal, Sewer Included
Office Hours
Monday 9am - 6pm
Tuesday 9am - 6pm
Wednesday 9am - 6pm
Thursday 9am - 6pm
Friday 9am - 6pm
Saturday 10am - 5pm
Sunday Closed
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City - Federal Way

In the shadow of Mount Rainier and bordering Puget Sound, Federal Way's ruggedly beautiful landscape provides endless outdoor adventures, from hiking and camping to fishing and boating. But this fantastic location has even more benefits -- Federal Way is on the northeast side of Tacoma, less than 10 miles from downtown. Seattle is just 22 miles north, and the Seattle-Tacoma International Airport is only 12 miles north.

Federal Way provides great shopping, plenty of restaurants, and amazing parks. Dash Point State Park, home to the popular Dash Point Beach, covers 398 acres along Puget Sound. It has over 3,300 feet of shoreline along with 11 miles of hiking trails, eight miles of biking trails, picnic areas, an amphitheater, and a campground. Visitors enjoy activities like swimming, fishing, beachcombing, kayaking, skim boarding, and windsurfing.

Wild Waves Theme Park provides a different type of fun.

Learn more about living in Federal Way 
Education
Colleges & Universities Distance
Colleges & Universities Distance
Highline Community College
Drive: 16 min 7.6 mi
Green River Community College
Drive: 20 min 10.3 mi
UW Tacoma
Drive: 17 min 10.6 mi
University of Puget Sound
Drive: 24 min 14.8 mi
Cove East is within 16 minutes or 7.6 miles from Highline Community College. It is also near Green River Community College and UW Tacoma.
Schools
  • Public Schools
  • Private Schools
Mirror Lake Elementary School
Public Elementary School
Grades PK-5
455 Students
Attendance Zone
Sequoyah Middle School
Public Middle School
Grades 6-8
535 Students
Attendance Zone
Todd Beamer High School
Public High School
Grades 9-12
1,302 Students
Attendance Zone
Life Academy Of Puget Sound
Private Elementary, Middle & High School
Grades PK-11
58 Students
Nearby
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Transportation

Transportation options available in Federal Way include Commerce Street Station, located 11.0 miles from Cove East. Cove East is near Seattle-Tacoma International, located 12.3 miles or 26 minutes away.

Transit / Subway Distance
Transit / Subway Distance
Commerce Street Station
Drive: 18 min 11.0 mi
Old City Hall
Drive: 19 min 12.1 mi
Theater District/South 9Th
Drive: 19 min 12.2 mi
S 4Th
Drive: 19 min 12.3 mi
Stadium District
Drive: 20 min 12.7 mi
Commuter Rail Distance
Commuter Rail Distance
Auburn Station
Drive: 11 min 6.4 mi
Puyallup Station
Drive: 19 min 9.4 mi
Tacoma Dome Station
Drive: 17 min 10.7 mi
Sumner Station
Drive: 21 min 11.1 mi
Kent Station
Drive: 19 min 11.7 mi
Airports Distance
Airports Distance
Seattle-Tacoma International
Drive: 26 min 12.3 mi
Car-Dependent
40
Walk Score®
Out of 100
This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.
Some Transit
33
Transit Score®
Out of 100
You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.
Bikeable
58
Bike Score®
Out of 100
While there’s some bike infrastructure in this area, you’ll still need a car for many errands.
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Soundscore™
Out of 100

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Points of Interest

Time and distance from Cove East.

Shopping Centers Distance
Shopping Centers Distance
Quad Shopping Center
Walk: 6 min 0.3 mi
Winco Shopping Center
Drive: 3 min 1.1 mi
Parkway Center
Drive: 3 min 1.2 mi
Cove East has 3 shopping centers within 1.2 miles, which is about a 3-minute walk. The miles and minutes will be for the farthest away property.
Parks and Recreation Distance
Parks and Recreation Distance
Rhododendron Species Botanical Garden
Drive: 5 min 2.2 mi
Dash Point State Park
Drive: 11 min 5.0 mi
Saltwater State Park
Drive: 18 min 7.3 mi
Browns Point Lighthouse Park
Drive: 16 min 7.4 mi
Foss Waterway Seaport
Drive: 20 min 12.5 mi
Cove East has 5 parks within 12.5 miles, including Rhododendron Species Botanical Garden, Dash Point State Park, and Saltwater State Park.
Hospitals Distance
Hospitals Distance
St. Francis Community Hospital
Drive: 3 min 1.3 mi
Multicare Auburn Medical Center
Drive: 12 min 6.7 mi
Multicare Good Samaritan Hospital
Drive: 20 min 10.4 mi
Cove East has 3 hospitals within 10.4 miles, the nearest is St. Francis Community Hospital which is 1.3 miles away and a 3 minute drive.
Military Bases Distance
Military Bases Distance
McChord Air Force Base
Drive: 30 min 20.0 mi
Camp Murray Washington
Drive: 33 min 22.2 mi
Fort Lewis
Drive: 47 min 27.5 mi
Cove East has 3 military bases within 27.5 miles, the nearest is McChord Air Force Base which is 20.0 miles away and a 30 minute drive.
 
 

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How Is This Rating Determined?

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Building ratings are based on this community’s features, including the building design, construction, exterior spaces, and amenities. To learn more about the CoStar Building Rating System, refer to our official guidelines here.

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3/23/19
General. Homesick.

Understand now my rating is based overall from experiences of being there ten years.and it would be different depending on what time frame when I was there. It was quite a mixed bag. Regardless of what had occured I had my side too and that about personal responsibilities and it was the worst time of my life for trying to start afresh, damnit all. If it wasn't one thing it was another. I'll miss this place alot. There were many times they could've called me out and didn't and they're actually one of the better places you can find inc rent prices esp these days. I do have more to say but if I were given the choice id give them another chance but I had to leave anyways bc of a noisy clown upstairs who just couldn't help himself and the mgr was agreeable with me about it which I appreciated. There was a lot that happened while there that caused alienations and so forth.

6/30/17
Great property

Well kept property, beautiful area, friendly neighbors. Great staff, wonderful customer service. The maintenance staff are caring and get things done in a timely manner. Very convenient location.

10/3/15
Legal Office Professional/WA

A really neat and fancy apartment that is conveniently owned by the King County, and managed by Greystar Residential group. They are close to bus lines, Costco, Winco, Walmart major shopping stores and offer fireplaces; energy efficient appliances, covered parking, on-site laundry facilities, indoor lofts and outdoor balconies.

9/29/15
Great!

I have lived at Cove East for 2 plus years. I have not had one problem. The staff is very friendly and helpful. Maintaince is on top of any problem your apartment has. The only downfall is it seems that the apartment no smoking policy isn't really a policy. People still smoke within 15 feet of an apartment and even in the pool area. The no dog policy is really weird. We asked to have a dog and was denied since dogs are only accepted if you have a medical letter from a doctor saying a dog is needed medically but I doubt all the people I see need a dog for medical related issues.

9/26/15
Great apartments

I love these apartments! They keep it clean! The staff is always very helpful. I would of rate these apartments five stars, if they had washer and dryer in the units.

8/18/15
wonderful

I live at this apartment for 5 months and its a good friendly community. The manager and office staff is wonderful. I have a beautiful view of the pond with geese and ducks.

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