Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on July 30, 2026
Average rent in
Federal Way, WA
Average rent in
Last updated on July 30, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
The bottom line
Federal, WA rent rose 2.1% year over year to a current median of $1,844/month. Month-over-month rent is essentially unchanged, reflecting stability in the market compared to last year.
Compared to national trends
Federal's median rent is 4.5% more affordable than the $1,930/month national median. With a total rental inventory of 88 units, Federal represents a smaller, moderately priced market for renters.
Rent ranges by bedroom
Studios rent for $1,282/month, 1-bedrooms for $1,529/month, and 2-bedrooms for $1,808/month. Larger units include 3-bedrooms at $2,510/month and 4+ bedrooms at $3,295/month, offering diverse options for renters in Federal.
Median rent
Median rent in Federal
$1,844/mo
2%vs previous year
The average rent in Federal is $1,844 per month as of July 2026. This is 4% below the national average rent, or $86 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Federal
88
for rent on Zumper.com as of July 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Federal rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Federal Way, WA
Average rent prices in Federal have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 2% since last year.
Rent trends
Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.
Compare rent prices in
Federal Way, WA
Rent prices in Federal vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Federal is $1,750, whereas a house costs $3,182. 1-bedroom apartments in Federal run $1,546 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,799.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,282 |  2% | 37% | |
1 bedroom | $1,529 | 1% | 5% | |
2 bedroom | $1,807 | No Change | 1% | |
3 bedroom | $2,510 | 2% | 3% | |
4 bedroom | $3,295 | 7% | No Change |
At this time, we don't have enough active inventory for all rentals to generate data. Please check back soon to see neighborhood rent prices in Federal Way, WA.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,750 | No Change | No Change | |
Condos | $2,025 | 1% | No Change | |
Houses | $3,182 | 12% | 1% |
Studio
Average rent
$1,282
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
37%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,529
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
5%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,807
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
1%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,510
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
3%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$3,295
Last 30 days
7%
Last year
No Change
At this time, we don't have enough active inventory for all rentals to generate data. Please check back soon to see neighborhood rent prices in Federal Way, WA.
Apartments
Average rent
$1,750
Last 30 days
No Change
Condos
Average rent
$2,025
Last 30 days
1%
Houses
Average rent
$3,182
Last 30 days
12%
Last year
1%
The table above reflects average rent prices in Federal Way, WA, broken down by the number of bedrooms, neighborhoods, and property types. The availability of data for each category is dependent on market inventory and will adjust depending on your selected filters.
How does rent in Federal, WA compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in Federal and Auburn by all bedroom counts and property types.
Federal
4%lower than the national median
2%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Federal, WA is 3% lower than the median rent in Auburn, WA.
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Discover rentals in Federal Way, WA
1d ago
30602 Pacific Hwy S, Federal Way, WA 98003
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,295–$1,650
Apartment for rent
1d ago
30853 14th Ave S, Federal Way, WA 98003
2 beds
1 bath
$1,450
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Federal Way
31003 14th Ave S #A15, Federal Way, WA 98003
2 beds
1 bath
$1,645
$1,545
Price drop
Condo for rent
Available Jul 15
4d ago
35405 23rd Ave Sw, Federal Way, WA 98023
2 beds
1 bath
$1,550
Apartment for rent
6h ago
House for rent in Federal Way
3 beds
2.5 baths
$3,799
$3,600
Price drop
House for rent
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Federal Way
2100 S 336th St #P5, Federal Way, WA 98003
2 beds
2.5 baths
$2,500
Condo for rent
Available Jun 18
5d+ ago
Verified
2 beds
2 baths
$2,300
Condo for rent
Available Jul 16
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Federal Way
2014 S 308th St, Federal Way, WA 98003
2 beds
1 bath
$2,300
Condo for rent
Available Aug 1
14h ago
Verified
31912 3rd Ln Sw, Federal Way, WA 98023
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,606–$3,680
Price drop
Apartment for rent
16h ago
Verified
1901 Sw 320th St, Federal Way, WA 98023
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,386–$3,854
Price drop
Apartment for rent
8h ago
Verified
33832 35th Pl Sw, Federal Way, WA 98023
3 beds
2.5 baths
$3,260
House for rent
Available Jul 31
5d+ ago
Verified
34811 27th Ave Sw, Federal Way, WA 98023
3 beds
1.5 baths
$3,035
House for rent
Available Jul 17
16h ago
Verified
1901 Sw 320th St, Federal Way, WA 98023
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,386–$3,854
Price drop
Apartment for rent
14h ago
Verified
31912 3rd Ln Sw, Federal Way, WA 98023
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,606–$3,680
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
34811 27th Ave Sw, Federal Way, WA 98023
3 beds
1.5 baths
$3,035
House for rent
Available Jul 17
5h ago
1650 S 308th St, Federal Way, WA 98003
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,395–$1,650
Apartment for rent
14h ago
Verified
31912 3rd Ln Sw, Federal Way, WA 98023
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,606–$3,680
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
1901 Sw 320th St, Federal Way, WA 98023
2–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,508–$3,854
Price drop
Apartment for rent
6m ago
30911 1st Ave S, Federal Way, WA 98003
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,415–$1,925
Apartment for rent
1d ago
30602 Pacific Hwy S, Federal Way, WA 98003
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,295–$1,650
Apartment for rent
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Frequently asked questions for Federal Way, WA
Quick answers to common questions about the Federal rental market.
How much is rent in Federal?
The average rent in Federal is $1,844 per month as of July 25, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Federal?
Average rent prices in Federal have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 2% since last year.
How does Federal rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Federal is 4% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $86 less per month.
What salary do I need to afford rent in Federal?
To comfortably afford rent in Federal, you'd need to earn approximately $74,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Federal?
Based on Zumper's July 2026 data, one-bedroom apartments in Federal Way average around $1,520/month and two-bedrooms approximately $1,820/month. Both sizes are running a little softer than last year, with one-bedrooms down 3.5% and two-bedrooms down 5.1% year over year.
Methodology
Rent prices are based on Zumper's rental listings from the past 30 days. Median rent is calculated across all available listings and property types on the platform. If you filter the page by bedroom count or property type, the pricing throughout the page will update automatically to reflect that segment of the rental market.
Household and population data come from the U.S. Census Bureau. Cost-of-living data is sourced from the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living Index (COLI).