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Rental Market Trends in Federal Way, WA

What is the average rent in Federal Way, WA?

$1,562/month

Average Rent

677 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

-1.5%

Decrease in the Last Year

As of January 2026, the average rent in Federal Way, WA is $1,562 per month. For comparison, the national average rent price in the US is currently $1,624/month, which means Federal Way rent prices are 4% lower than the national average. When you rent an apartment in Federal Way, you can expect to pay about $1,273 per month for a studio, $1,562 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,862 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $2,335 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$1,273/month
496 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,562/month
677 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,862/month
943 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,335/month
1,173 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$3,123/month
1,683 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$3,540/month
2,473 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 1.5%, which averages out to $22 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 January 2026
$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
66% $1,501 - $2,000/month
13% Above $2,000/month

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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Federal Way?

Based on current rent prices, Laurelwood North, Twin Lakes and Alderbrook are the most affordable neighborhoods in Federal Way.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Laurelwood North
$1,524/month
692 Sq Ft
Twin Lakes
$1,577/month
738 Sq Ft
Alderbrook
$1,612/month
750 Sq Ft
Tall Firs
$1,612/month
750 Sq Ft
Woodtrail Village
$1,612/month
750 Sq Ft
Steel Lake Trails
$1,724/month
696 Sq Ft
Wedgewood West
$1,785/month
751 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Federal Way?

Based on current rent prices, Wedgewood West, Steel Lake Trails and Alderbrook are the most expensive neighborhoods in Federal Way.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Wedgewood West
$1,785/month
751 Sq Ft
Steel Lake Trails
$1,724/month
696 Sq Ft
Alderbrook
$1,612/month
750 Sq Ft
Tall Firs
$1,612/month
750 Sq Ft
Woodtrail Village
$1,612/month
750 Sq Ft
Twin Lakes
$1,577/month
738 Sq Ft
Laurelwood North
$1,524/month
692 Sq Ft

Which Federal Way neighborhoods have the most rentals available?

The neighborhoods in Federal Way with the most apartments available are Twin Lakes, Alderbrook and Tall Firs .

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Twin Lakes
$1,577/month
738 Sq Ft
Alderbrook
$1,612/month
750 Sq Ft
Tall Firs
$1,612/month
750 Sq Ft
Woodtrail Village
$1,612/month
750 Sq Ft
Steel Lake Trails
$1,724/month
696 Sq Ft
Wedgewood West
$1,785/month
751 Sq Ft
Laurelwood North
$1,524/month
692 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 $1,562, you’ll want to make about $5,206 per month or $62,472 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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34816 1st Ave South,
Federal Way, WA 98003

$1,850 - $3,210

Studio - 2 Beds

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The Lodge at Peasley Canyon

32200 Military Rd S,
Federal Way, WA 98001

$1,649 - $2,375

1-3 Beds

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ReNew Dash Point

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Federal Way, WA 98023

$1,284 - $1,970

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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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