Bedroom count
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Last updated on October 27, 2026
Average rent in
Federal Way, WA
Average rent in
Last updated on October 27, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
The bottom line
Federal, WA rent slipped modestly year over year, with a current median of $1,815/month. Renters are paying $32 less per month on average than last year, while month-over-month rent edged up 0.9%.
Compared to national trends
Federal is 4.5% more affordable than the $1,900/month national median, offering a modestly priced market with 97 total rentals available.
Rent ranges by bedroom
Studios rent for $1,428/month, 1-bedrooms for $1,541/month, 2-bedrooms for $1,800/month, 3-bedrooms for $2,481/month, and 4+ bedrooms for $3,200/month in Federal, WA. This range reflects the variety of options available to renters by bedroom count.
Neighborhood spotlight
The Studio bedroom segment in Federal, WA rose 105.5% year over year, diverging strongly from the citywide decline. This indicates a notable shift in demand or supply for smaller units compared to the overall market.
Median rent
Median rent in Federal
$1,815/mo
2%vs previous year
The average rent in Federal is $1,815 per month as of October 2026. This is 4% below the national average rent, or $85 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Federal
97
for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Federal rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Federal Way, WA
Average rent prices in Federal have increased by 1% over the last month and have decreased 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 $1,760, whereas a house costs $3,000. 1-bedroom apartments in Federal run $1,541 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,815.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,428 | No Change |  105% | |
1 bedroom | $1,541 | No Change | 2% | |
2 bedroom | $1,800 | 2% | No Change | |
3 bedroom | $2,481 | 2% | 11% | |
4 bedroom | $3,200 | 2% | 3% |
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 | $1,760 | 3% | 1% | |
Condos | $1,800 | No Change | No Change | |
Houses | $3,000 | No Change | 3% |
Studio
Average rent
$1,428
Last year
105%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,541
Last year
2%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,800
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
No Change
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,481
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
11%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$3,200
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
3%
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
$1,760
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
1%
Condos
Average rent
$1,800
Last year
No Change
Houses
Average rent
$3,000
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
3%
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
3%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Federal, WA is 7% lower than the median rent in Auburn, WA.
Average rent in nearby cities
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6%$1,595
14%$2,223
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1%$2,360
10%$2,472
7%$2,400
6%$1,650
Discover rentals in Federal Way, WA
1d ago
30853 14th Ave S, Federal Way, WA 98003
2 beds
1 bath
$1,345
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
7h ago
30602 Pacific Hwy S, Federal Way, WA 98003
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,450–$1,650
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
35405 23rd Ave Sw, Federal Way, WA 98023
2 beds
1 bath
$1,550
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Federal Way
2 beds
1 bath
$1,600
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
Available Sep 15
5d+ ago
House for rent in Federal Way
4 beds
3 baths
$4,250
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Federal Way
3 beds
2.5 baths
$3,200
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.House for rent
Available Oct 12
31m ago
1300 Sw Campus Dr, Federal Way, WA 98023
2–3 beds
2 baths
$2,378–$2,878
Total Monthly Price. The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Federal Way
1040 S 320th St, Federal Way, WA 98003
2 beds
1.5 baths
$2,500
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
11h ago
Verified
1901 Sw 320th St, Federal Way, WA 98023
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,525–$3,761
Total Monthly Price. The price shown reflects a 10-month lease and includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.Apartment for rent
23h ago
Verified
31912 3rd Ln Sw, Federal Way, WA 98023
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,513–$3,212
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
28606 Pacific Hwy S, Federal Way, WA 98003
2–4 beds
1–2 baths
$1,705–$2,250
Total Monthly Price. The price shown reflects a 6-month lease and includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.Apartment for rent
4d ago
29225 Military Rd S, Federal Way, WA 98003
1 bed
1 bath
$1,550
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
11h ago
Verified
1901 Sw 320th St, Federal Way, WA 98023
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,525–$3,761
Total Monthly Price. The price shown reflects a 10-month lease and includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
3 beds
2 baths
$2,675
Price dropped $200Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Condo for rent
Available Oct 5
23h ago
Verified
31912 3rd Ln Sw, Federal Way, WA 98023
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,513–$3,212
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
3 beds
2.5 baths
$2,809
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
Available Aug 28
23h ago
Verified
31912 3rd Ln Sw, Federal Way, WA 98023
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,513–$3,212
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
28606 Pacific Hwy S, Federal Way, WA 98003
2–4 beds
1–2 baths
$1,705–$2,250
Total Monthly Price. The price shown reflects a 6-month lease and includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
3 beds
2 baths
$2,675
Price dropped $200Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Condo for rent
Available Oct 5
7h ago
1650 S 308th St, Federal Way, WA 98003
2 beds
1 bath
$1,650
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.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 $1,815 per month as of October 24, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Federal?
Average rent prices in Federal have increased by 1% over the last month and have decreased 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 $85 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 $73,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Federal?
Looking at our July 2026 numbers, May offers the best rental deals in Federal Way with the lowest rents of the year, while January sees the highest prices. The seasonal swing is about 3.8% between peak and off-peak months, so timing your search for late spring could save you money.
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).