# Average Rent in Federal Way, WA

> How much is rent in Federal Way, WA? $1,895 median across 149 units in 9 buildings, each with a daily price history and a citywide trend, tracked daily.

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Latest included observation: November 13, 2026

## What is the average rent in Federal Way, WA?

The average listed apartment rent in Federal Way, WA is $1,913 per month, as of November 13, 2026. This sample includes 149 priced apartments in 9 buildings. These are tracked asking prices, not signed leases.

We use published total monthly rent when known and base rent otherwise. Unknown fees remain unknown. Included building observations run from November 8, 2026 through November 13, 2026. Buildings without a qualifying price do not count in this sample. The guide directory can include more buildings.

9 apartment buildings, 149 units. Recorded asking prices and price history where available.

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Avg Rent

$1,913/mo

median $1,895

[-3.8% vs last month](https://average-rent.com/city/federal-way-wa/trends/)

Cheapest

$1,352/mo

Avana Star Lake

Properties

9

tracked daily

Units

149

available now

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Analysis

## Rent Price Breakdown

Compare pricing across all 9 properties in Federal Way, WA.

Timeframe

## Average rent trend, last 3 months

All bedroom types, citywide. Choose a window above to scope the view.

$1,925

Average rent today

Line chart of average rent in Federal Way, WA over the last 3 months. Started at $1,904, ended at $1,925.

### Average rent trend, last 3 months

| Date or category | Average monthly rent (USD) |
| --- | --- |
| Aug | 1,904 |
| Aug | 1,911 |
| Aug | 2,024 |
| Aug | 1,966 |
| Sep | 1,945 |
| Sep | 1,898 |
| Sep | 1,869 |
| Sep | 1,901 |
| Oct | 1,921 |
| Oct | 1,965 |
| Oct | 1,898 |
| Oct | 1,943 |
| Oct | 1,861 |
| Nov | 1,925 |

[Full Federal Way, WA price history](https://average-rent.com/city/federal-way-wa/trends/)

### Average Rent by Property

### Starting Price vs Average

### Rent by Bedroom Count

### Price per Square Foot

## Federal Way, WA Rent Prices

All 9 properties ranked by lowest available rent.

[#1 2.5 (513)](https://average-rent.com/city/federal-way-wa/avana-star-lake-federal-way-wa/): Avana Star Lake 2211 S Star Lake Rd, Federal Way, WA 98003, USA From $1,352/mo Avg $1,769 44 units

[#2 3.7 (51)](https://average-rent.com/city/federal-way-wa/bayview-apartment-homes-federal-way-wa/): Bayview Apartment Homes 30911 1st Ave S, Federal Way, WA 98003, USA From $1,510/mo Avg $1,622 3 units

[#3 3.9 (226)](https://average-rent.com/city/federal-way-wa/ridge-shores-federal-way-wa/): Ridge & Shores 31912 3rd Ln SW, Federal Way, WA 98023, USA From $1,545/mo Avg $1,860 20 units

[#4 4.5 (381)](https://average-rent.com/city/federal-way-wa/the-commons-federal-way-wa/): The Commons 190 S 334th St, Federal Way, WA 98003, USA From $1,600/mo Avg $1,877 23 units

[#5 4.5 (436)](https://average-rent.com/city/federal-way-wa/cove-apartment-homes-federal-way-wa/): Cove Apartment Homes 33131 1st Ave SW, Federal Way, WA 98023, USA From $1,684/mo Avg $2,007 5 units

[#6 3.3 (247)](https://average-rent.com/city/federal-way-wa/uptown-square-apartments-federal-way-wa/): Uptown Square Apartments 1066 S 320th St, Federal Way, WA 98003, USA From $1,705/mo Avg $1,860 6 units

[#7 3.9 (213)](https://average-rent.com/city/federal-way-wa/riverstone-apartments-federal-way-wa/): Riverstone Apartments 27314 24th Ave S, Federal Way, WA 98003, USA From $2,175/mo Avg $2,175 1 units

| # | Property | From | Avg | $/sqft | Rating | Units |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 1 | [Avana Star Lake 2211 S Star Lake Rd, Federal Way, WA 98003, USA](https://average-rent.com/city/federal-way-wa/avana-star-lake-federal-way-wa/) | $1,352 | $1,769 | $2.31/ft² | 2.5 (513) | 44 |
| 2 | [Bayview Apartment Homes 30911 1st Ave S, Federal Way, WA 98003, USA](https://average-rent.com/city/federal-way-wa/bayview-apartment-homes-federal-way-wa/) | $1,510 | $1,622 | $2.22/ft² | 3.7 (51) | 3 |
| 3 | [Ridge & Shores 31912 3rd Ln SW, Federal Way, WA 98023, USA](https://average-rent.com/city/federal-way-wa/ridge-shores-federal-way-wa/) | $1,545 | $1,860 | $2.01/ft² | 3.9 (226) | 20 |
| 4 | [The Commons 190 S 334th St, Federal Way, WA 98003, USA](https://average-rent.com/city/federal-way-wa/the-commons-federal-way-wa/) | $1,600 | $1,877 | $2.34/ft² | 4.5 (381) | 23 |
| 5 | [Cove Apartment Homes 33131 1st Ave SW, Federal Way, WA 98023, USA](https://average-rent.com/city/federal-way-wa/cove-apartment-homes-federal-way-wa/) | $1,684 | $2,007 | $2.44/ft² | 4.5 (436) | 5 |
| 6 | [Uptown Square Apartments 1066 S 320th St, Federal Way, WA 98003, USA](https://average-rent.com/city/federal-way-wa/uptown-square-apartments-federal-way-wa/) | $1,705 | $1,860 | $1.86/ft² | 3.3 (247) | 6 |
| 7 | [Riverstone Apartments 27314 24th Ave S, Federal Way, WA 98003, USA](https://average-rent.com/city/federal-way-wa/riverstone-apartments-federal-way-wa/) | $2,175 | $2,175 | $1.89/ft² | 3.9 (213) | 1 |

## Rent & Price History by Building

Compare apartment listings by price, bedrooms, and neighborhood.

[Browse all apartments](https://average-rent.com/city/federal-way-wa/apartments/)

[Avana Star Lake](https://average-rent.com/city/federal-way-wa/avana-star-lake-federal-way-wa/): ![Avana Star Lake apartments in Federal Way, WA](https://average-rent.com/api/photo/p/6328?w=600) 2.5 (513) 2211 S Star Lake Rd, Federal Way, WA 98003, USA From $1,352/mo 44 units

[Bayview Apartment Homes](https://average-rent.com/city/federal-way-wa/bayview-apartment-homes-federal-way-wa/): ![Bayview Apartment Homes apartments in Federal Way, WA](https://average-rent.com/api/photo/p/9649?w=600) 3.7 (51) 30911 1st Ave S, Federal Way, WA 98003, USA From $1,510/mo 3 units

[Ridge & Shores](https://average-rent.com/city/federal-way-wa/ridge-shores-federal-way-wa/): ![Ridge & Shores apartments in Federal Way, WA](https://average-rent.com/api/photo/p/9644?w=600) 3.9 (226) 31912 3rd Ln SW, Federal Way, WA 98023, USA From $1,545/mo 20 units

[The Commons](https://average-rent.com/city/federal-way-wa/the-commons-federal-way-wa/): ![The Commons apartments in Federal Way, WA](https://average-rent.com/api/photo/p/9643?w=600) 4.5 (381) 190 S 334th St, Federal Way, WA 98003, USA From $1,600/mo 23 units

[Cove Apartment Homes](https://average-rent.com/city/federal-way-wa/cove-apartment-homes-federal-way-wa/): ![Cove Apartment Homes apartments in Federal Way, WA](https://average-rent.com/api/photo/p/9641?w=600) 4.5 (436) 33131 1st Ave SW, Federal Way, WA 98023, USA From $1,684/mo 5 units

[Uptown Square Apartments](https://average-rent.com/city/federal-way-wa/uptown-square-apartments-federal-way-wa/): ![Uptown Square Apartments apartments in Federal Way, WA](https://average-rent.com/api/photo/p/9647?w=600) 3.3 (247) 1066 S 320th St, Federal Way, WA 98003, USA From $1,705/mo 6 units

[Browse all Federal Way, WA apartments](https://average-rent.com/city/federal-way-wa/apartments/)

By Area

## Federal Way, WA neighborhoods

Tracked buildings across 2 named neighborhoods. Pick one to see its apartments.

[Federal Way 98003 5](https://average-rent.com/city/federal-way-wa/apartments/?neighborhood=Federal%20Way%2098003)[Federal Way 98023 4](https://average-rent.com/city/federal-way-wa/apartments/?neighborhood=Federal%20Way%2098023)

## Federal Way, WA Average Rent Prices 2026

The average listed rent in Federal Way, WA is **$1,913 per month**, based on 149 units across 9 apartment communities. Prices range from $1,352 at Avana Star Lake to $2,808 at Arcadia Townhomes.

### Average Rent by Bedroom Type

| Type | Avg Rent | Starting From | Units |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 1 Bed | $1,592/mo | $1,352/mo | 53 |
| 2 Bed | $2,024/mo | $1,652/mo | 66 |
| 3 Bed | $2,279/mo | $1,933/mo | 25 |

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Market Context

## Who rents in Federal Way, WA, and what they pay

Tracked one-bedroom rent in Federal Way, WA averages **$1,592/mo** , with two-bedroom units averaging **$2,024/mo**. At the local median household income of **$82,144**, that works out to **28% of gross income**, near the 30 percent affordability ceiling.

The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 2023 release pegged median gross rent in Federal Way, WA at **$1,738/mo**. The [current tracked market average](https://average-rent.com/city/federal-way-wa/trends/) runs **10% higher than** that benchmark, reflecting both two to three years of rent growth and the fact that the Census figure covers all renter-occupied housing in Federal Way, WA while the tracked market average covers units currently listed in larger apartment communities.

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

Built on the 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.

Minimum to afford average rent

$77,000/year

Based on the 30 percent rule, using our tracked average rent of $1,913/mo.

Comfortable income

$92,000/year

Based on the 25 percent rule, leaving more room for savings, transport, and groceries.

To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($1,352/mo), you need to earn at least **$54,000/year**.

Median household income in Federal Way, WA is **$82,144** , about 11% below the comfortable-living threshold.

## Cost of living in Federal Way, WA

Overall prices in Federal Way, WA runs above the national average by about 13% (BEA Regional Price Parity index 112.7, where 100 equals the U.S. average). The breakdown below estimates monthly costs for a single adult, using national consumer-spending baselines from the Bureau of Labor Statistics scaled by Federal Way, WA's regional price parities.

| Category | Monthly estimate |
| --- | --- |
| Rent (market average) | $1,913 |
| Utilities | $652 |
| Groceries | $584 |
| Transportation | $1,553 |
| Healthcare | $758 |
| Other goods and services | $1,212 |
| Estimated total | $6,672/mo |

Population

99,232

Median household income

$82,144

Census median rent

$1,738/mo

Census rent burden

33.7%

Median age

37.6

Mean commute

32 min

## Methodology

Rent data

We use listed asking rents and schedule daily data updates. Individual buildings can have different verification dates. Check the building or unit page for its latest price and availability.

Cost of living

Estimates combine national consumer-spending baselines from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (Consumer Expenditure Survey) with the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities (MARPP dataset). Both are peer-reviewed federal data releases published annually.

Salary to live comfortably

We estimate annual income by dividing annual rent by 30 percent for the affordability figure and 25 percent for the comfortable-income figure. These estimates are a guide, not a guarantee of rental approval.

Demographic figures

Median household income, population, median age, commute time, Census median rent, and rent as percentage of income come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates, the most recent complete release.

Cost of living and demographic figures were last published in 2023.

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## Nearby cities in Washington

How Federal Way, WA rent compares to other markets in the state.

| City | Avg Rent | vs Federal Way, WA | Properties |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [Seattle, WA](https://average-rent.com/city/seattle-wa/) | $2,987 | +56% | 61 |
| [Bellevue, WA](https://average-rent.com/city/bellevue-wa/) | $3,499 | +83% | 21 |
| [Auburn, WA](https://average-rent.com/city/auburn-wa/) | $105,785 | +5430% | 20 |
| [Bellingham, WA](https://average-rent.com/city/bellingham-wa/) | $1,566 | -18% | 19 |
| [Everett, WA](https://average-rent.com/city/everett-wa/) | $2,061 | +8% | 19 |
| [Lakewood, WA](https://average-rent.com/city/lakewood-wa/) | $1,853 | -3% | 17 |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is the average rent in Federal Way, WA?

The average listed apartment rent in Federal Way, WA is $1,913 per month, as of November 13, 2026. This sample includes 149 priced apartments in 9 buildings. These are tracked asking prices, not signed leases.

### What is the median rent in Federal Way, WA?

The median asking rent in Federal Way, WA is $1,895 per month, computed from 149 priced listings; check the observation dates shown on this page. The average is $1,913/mo; the median resists skew from luxury listings.

### What is the cheapest apartment rent in Federal Way, WA?

The lowest available rent in Federal Way, WA starts at $1,352 per month. Confirm current availability, fees, and lease terms with the selected listing.

### How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Federal Way, WA?

1-bedroom apartments in Federal Way, WA average $1,592/mo. The lowest listed 1-bedroom starts at $1,352/mo across 53 units tracked.

### How much is a 2-bedroom apartment in Federal Way, WA?

2-bedroom apartments in Federal Way, WA average $2,024/mo. Units start from $1,652/mo across 66 units currently listed.

## Rent Trends in Federal Way, WA

Track how apartment prices are changing over time.

[View Rent Trends](https://average-rent.com/city/federal-way-wa/trends/)

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