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Apartments for Rent in Federal Way WA

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Federal Way, WA’s average rent price is $1,629 per month. Compare rent prices and available listings in nearby cities to find better value or more options that fit your budget.

Average Rent
Fife $1,607
Des Moines $1,590
Normandy Park $1,722
Edgewood $1,763
Auburn $1,638

Average Monthly Rent is calculated using the average rent of active one-bedroom apartment listings.

Federal Way, WA Apartments for Rent

Living in Federal Way places residents between Seattle and Tacoma in the scenic Puget Sound region. The city features several notable parks and outdoor spaces, including Dash Point State Park with its saltwater beach and forest trails, and the West Hylebos Wetlands Park, home to boardwalk paths through protected peat bogs. Steel Lake Park offers swimming and fishing opportunities, while Celebration Park provides sports facilities and hosts community events. The rental market shows one-bedroom apartments averaging $1,589, with rates decreasing 0.6% over the past year. Housing options range from apartments near Steel Lake to residences close to the city center.

Federal Way's downtown continues to develop around the Performing Arts & Event Center (PAEC) and The Commons at Federal Way mall. The city features distinctive attractions like the Pacific Bonsai Museum and the Rhododendron Species Botanical Garden, both located on the former Weyerhaeuser campus grounds. Town Square Park hosts community gatherings throughout the year, and Wild Waves Theme & Water Park draws visitors as the Pacific Northwest's largest water park. The city's sister city relationships with Donghae, South Korea, and Hachinohe, Japan, reflect its international connections. Current rental options include studio apartments averaging $1,272 and three-bedroom units at $2,287, spread throughout Federal Way's neighborhoods.

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Federal Way, WA Rental Insights

The average rent in Federal Way, WA is $1,554 per month. By comparison, renters across the U.S. pay an average of $1,631, which means housing in Federal Way, WA is slightly less expensive than much of the country.

Find affordable apartments for rent in Federal Way, WA by browsing listings in budget-friendly neighborhoods such as Wedgewood West, Laurelwood North, and Campus Highlands. Use filters by price, number of bedrooms, and amenities to narrow your search.

You can find flexible rentals in Federal Way, WA by exploring short-term rentals for temporary stays or browsing furnished apartments for move-in ready options that save time and hassle.

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