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34816 1st Ave South,
Federal Way, WA 98003
Studio - 2 Beds | $1,814 - $2,452
Rental Market Trends in Federal Way, WA
What is the average rent in Federal Way, WA?
$1,578/month
Average Rent
674 Sq Ft
Average Apartment Size
-0.7%
Decrease in the Last Year
As of June 2025, the average rent in Federal Way, WA is $1,578 per month. For comparison, the national average rent price in the US is currently $1,627/month, which means Federal Way rent prices are 3% lower than the national average. When you rent an apartment in Federal Way, you can expect to pay about $1,293 per month for a studio, $1,578 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,894 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $2,303 or more.
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How much has average rent changed in Federal Way, WA?
In the past year, rent has decreased by 0.7%, which averages out to $10 less per month.
Market Trends Over Time
The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
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Rent Ranges in Federal Way, WA
Last Updated June 2025
$1,501 - $2,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
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0%
Below $700/month
8%
$700 - $1,000/month
14%
$1,001 - $1,500/month
59%
$1,501 - $2,000/month
19%
Above $2,000/month
Rent by Neighborhood
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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Federal Way?
Based on current rent prices, Solano Heights, Arcadia Rental Townhomes and Twin Lakes are the most affordable neighborhoods in Federal Way.
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What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Federal Way?
Based on current rent prices, Wedgewood West, Alderbrook and Tall Firs are the most expensive neighborhoods in Federal Way.
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Which Federal Way neighborhoods have the most rentals available?
The neighborhoods in Federal Way with the most apartments available are Arcadia Rental Townhomes, Wedgewood West and Twin Lakes .
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What salary do I need to live comfortably in Federal Way, WA?
Because the average rent in Federal Way is $1,578, you’ll want to make about $5,260 per month or $63,120 per year. The general guideline is to pay no more than 30 percent of your monthly income on rent. However, you’ll want to consider additional factors, such as your monthly bills and other expenses. Use our rent affordability calculator to help determine how much to budget for rent.
How does Federal Way, WA compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?
Use the tool below to compare Federal Way, WA to other nearby cities and neighborhoods. The Apartments.com neighborhood guides provide you with insight into the area’s transportation, things to do, and more.
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in June 2025.
* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.