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Rental Market Trends in Federal Way, WA

What is the average rent in Federal Way, WA?

$1,549/month

Average Rent

675 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

-0.2%

Decrease in the Last Year

As of December 2025, the average rent in Federal Way, WA is $1,549 per month. For comparison, the national average rent price in the US is currently $1,631/month, which means Federal Way rent prices are 5% lower than the national average. When you rent an apartment in Federal Way, you can expect to pay about $1,232 per month for a studio, $1,549 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,879 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $2,328 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$1,232/month
496 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,549/month
675 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,879/month
945 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,328/month
1,175 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,437/month
220 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$3,178/month
1,705 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$3,258/month
2,073 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Federal Way, WA?

In the past year, rent has decreased by 0.2%, which averages out to $2 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 December 2025
$1,501 - $2,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Federal Way, WA
Percentage*
Rent Range
0% Below $700/month
8% $700 - $1,000/month
13% $1,001 - $1,500/month
65% $1,501 - $2,000/month
15% 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, Laurelwood North, Campus Highlands and Twin Lakes are the most affordable neighborhoods in Federal Way.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Laurelwood North
$1,516/month
716 Sq Ft
Campus Highlands
$1,549/month
713 Sq Ft
Twin Lakes
$1,564/month
732 Sq Ft
Alderbrook
$1,602/month
750 Sq Ft
Tall Firs
$1,602/month
750 Sq Ft
Woodtrail Village
$1,602/month
750 Sq Ft
Wedgewood West
$1,660/month
687 Sq Ft
Alder Grove
$1,714/month
608 Sq Ft
Fircrest Park
$1,714/month
608 Sq Ft
Steel Lake Trails
$1,737/month
698 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Federal Way?

Based on current rent prices, Steel Lake Trails, Alder Grove and Fircrest Park are the most expensive neighborhoods in Federal Way.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Steel Lake Trails
$1,737/month
698 Sq Ft
Alder Grove
$1,714/month
608 Sq Ft
Fircrest Park
$1,714/month
608 Sq Ft
Wedgewood West
$1,660/month
687 Sq Ft
Alderbrook
$1,602/month
750 Sq Ft
Tall Firs
$1,602/month
750 Sq Ft
Woodtrail Village
$1,602/month
750 Sq Ft
Twin Lakes
$1,564/month
732 Sq Ft
Campus Highlands
$1,549/month
713 Sq Ft
Laurelwood North
$1,516/month
716 Sq Ft

Which Federal Way neighborhoods have the most rentals available?

The neighborhoods in Federal Way with the most apartments available are Steel Lake Trails, Twin Lakes and Laurelwood North .

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Steel Lake Trails
$1,737/month
698 Sq Ft
Twin Lakes
$1,564/month
732 Sq Ft
Laurelwood North
$1,516/month
716 Sq Ft
Campus Highlands
$1,549/month
713 Sq Ft
Alderbrook
$1,602/month
750 Sq Ft
Tall Firs
$1,602/month
750 Sq Ft
Woodtrail Village
$1,602/month
750 Sq Ft
Wedgewood West
$1,660/month
687 Sq Ft
Alder Grove
$1,714/month
608 Sq Ft
Fircrest Park
$1,714/month
608 Sq Ft
This information is based on data collected by CoStar Group researchers.†

What salary do I need to live comfortably in Federal Way, WA?

Because the average rent in Federal Way is $1,549, you’ll want to make about $5,163 per month or $61,956 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.

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Federal Way, WA 98003

$1,575 - $2,375

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Federal Way, WA 98001

$1,649 - $1,995

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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 November 2025.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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