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Apartments under $1,500 for Rent in Federal Way, WA

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  2. Building Photo - The Fairways
    1 Month Free
    1 Month Free
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    1 BED
    $1,511
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,475 - $1,568
    Required Monthly Fees$36
    Utilities & EssentialsVaries
    Total Monthly Price$1,511 - $1,604

    The Fairways

    4901 Fairwood Blvd NE, Tacoma, WA 98422
    (253) 796-8432
  3. Building Photo - Avana Star Lake
    $241 Off
    Price Drop. $241 Off
    1 BED
    $1,302
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,266 - $1,661
    Required Monthly Fees$36
    Utilities & EssentialsVaries
    Total Monthly Price$1,302 - $1,697

    Avana Star Lake

    2211 S STAR LAKE Rd, FEDERAL WAY, WA 98003
    (206) 460-1584
  13. Building Photo - Tree Pointe
    1 BED
    $1,425

    Tree Pointe

    1811 S 308th Ct, Federal Way, WA 98003
  14. Overview facing Northeast - Norpoint Landing
    Rent Special
    Rent Special
    STUDIO
    $1,450

    Norpoint Landing

    2802 61st Ave NE, Tacoma, WA 98422
  16. Exceptional Value
    STUDIO
    $960+
    1 BED
    $1,150+
    2 BEDS
    $1,365+

    Cove East

    33030 1st Ave S, Federal Way, WA 98003
  25. Building Photo - 31003 14th Ave S
    1 BED, 1 BATH
    $1,500
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,500
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$1,500

    31003 14th Ave S Unit F3

    31003 14th Ave S, Federal Way, WA 98003
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  26. Building Photo - 33020 10th Ave SW
    1 BED, 1 BATH
    $1,495
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,495
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$1,495

    33020 10th Ave SW Unit Y101

    33020 10th Ave SW, Federal Way, WA 98023
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  27. STUDIO, 1 BATH
    $1,495
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,495
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$1,495

    25818 19th Ave S Unit #2

    25818 19th Ave S, Des Moines, WA 98198
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  28. Building Photo - Terra
    Rent Special
    Rent Special
    STUDIO
    $1,295+
    1 BED
    $1,489+

    Terra

    2111 SW 352nd St, Federal Way, WA 98023
  30. 1 BED
    $1,480
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,480
    Utilities & EssentialsVaries
    Total Monthly Price$1,480

    Riverstone Apartments

    27314 24th Ave S, Federal Way, WA 98003
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    Woodland Estates

    4821 S Kent Des Moines Rd, Kent, WA 98032
  33. Building Photo - The Lakes
    1 BED
    $1,425

    The Lakes

    2301 58th Ave E, Fife, WA 98424

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$1,565
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Federal Way, WA Apartments for Rent

Federal Way is a city in King County strategically positioned between Seattle and Tacoma in the scenic Puget Sound region. If you're searching for apartments for rent in Federal Way, you'll discover housing options ranging from studios averaging around $1,214 to spacious three-bedroom units near Steel Lake and the city center. The city features standout attractions like the Pacific Bonsai Museum and the Rhododendron Species Botanical Garden, both located on the former Weyerhaeuser campus grounds, plus Wild Waves Theme & Water Park, the Pacific Northwest's largest amusement and water park.

Renting in Federal Way means easy access to outdoor recreation and city amenities. Dash Point State Park offers saltwater beach access and forest trails, while West Hylebos Wetlands Park features boardwalk paths through protected peat bogs. The developing downtown area centers around the Performing Arts & Event Center and The Commons at Federal Way mall, providing shopping and entertainment options. Commuters appreciate the city's location along State Route 99 and Interstate 5, with direct routes to both Seattle and Tacoma for work or leisure. Apartment communities throughout the city put residents near parks, dining, and transit connections, making Federal Way an accessible choice for those wanting suburban living with metropolitan proximity.

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Top Budget-Friendly Neighborhoods in Federal Way

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  • Neighborhoods Average Sq Ft Average Rent
  • Lakeland South 666 Sq Ft $1,790/mo

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Federal Way Senior High School

Public High School

Public
Grades 9-12
1,640 Students
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Decatur High School

Public High School

Public
Grades 9-12
1,327 Students
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Todd Beamer High School

Public High School

Public
Grades 9-12
1,302 Students
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Sacajawea Middle School

Public Middle School

Public
Grades 6-8
684 Students
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Lakota Middle School

Public Middle School

Public
Grades 6-8
632 Students

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