Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on September 12, 2026
Average rent in
Federal Way, WA
Average rent in
Last updated on September 12, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
The bottom line
Federal, WA rent slipped 6.0% year over year, with a current median of $1,785/month. Renters today are paying $171 less per month on average than last year, with month-to-month rent essentially flat as the market holds near its trough from September 2026.
Compared to national trends
Federal sits 6.0% more affordable than the $1,900/month national median, with a small inventory of 94 total rentals, making it a smaller market with relatively accessible rents compared to larger metros.
Rent ranges by bedroom
Studios in Federal run around $1,266/month, 1-bedrooms around $1,525/month, and 2-bedrooms around $1,780/month, with 3-bedrooms at $2,338/month and 4+ bedrooms at $3,398/month. These figures reflect the range renters can expect across bedroom sizes.
Neighborhood spotlight
The 4+ bedroom segment in Federal shows a year-over-year rent change of 0.1%, diverging from the citywide decline of 6.0%. This indicates that larger units have held steadier rents compared to the overall market decline.
Median rent
Median rent in Federal
$1,785/mo
6%vs previous year
The average rent in Federal is $1,785 per month as of September 2026. This is 6% below the national average rent, or $115 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Federal
94
for rent on Zumper.com as of September 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 decreased by 6% 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 $3,100. 1-bedroom apartments in Federal run $1,525 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,778.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,266 | No Change |  16% | |
1 bedroom | $1,525 | No Change | No Change | |
2 bedroom | $1,780 | 1% | 7% | |
3 bedroom | $2,338 | 2% | 16% | |
4 bedroom | $3,397 | 7% | 2% |
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 | $1,895 | 6% | No Change | |
Houses | $3,100 | 3% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$1,266
Last year
16%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,525
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
No Change
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,780
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
7%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,338
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
16%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$3,397
Last 30 days
7%
Last year
2%
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
$1,895
Last 30 days
6%
Houses
Average rent
$3,100
Last 30 days
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
6%lower than the national median
1%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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3%$2,906
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$1,900
1%$1,617
$1,495
4%$2,300
3%$2,295
2%$2,322
1%$2,425
2%$2,550
2%$1,650
1%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
4d ago
30853 14th Ave S, Federal Way, WA 98003
2 beds
1 bath
$1,450
Apartment for rent
16h ago
35405 23rd Ave Sw, Federal Way, WA 98023
2 beds
1 bath
$1,550
Apartment for rent
2d ago
House for rent in Federal Way
2311 S 284th Pl, Federal Way, WA 98003
3 beds
2 baths
$3,260
$1,630
Price drop
House for rent
Available Sep 3
1d ago
House for rent in Federal Way
3 beds
2 baths
$3,250
House for rent
1d ago
31408 28th Ave S, Federal Way, WA 98003
3 beds
3 baths
$3,100
House for rent
3d ago
Verified
33932 28th Pl Sw, Federal Way, WA 98023
2 beds
1 bath
$2,375
House for rent
Available Sep 1
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Federal Way
2 beds
2 baths
$2,275
Condo for rent
Available Jan 3
16h ago
Verified
1901 Sw 320th St, Federal Way, WA 98023
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,414–$3,307
Price drop
Apartment for rent
21h ago
Verified
31912 3rd Ln Sw, Federal Way, WA 98023
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,523–$4,256
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
28606 Pacific Hwy S, Federal Way, WA 98003
2–4 beds
1–2 baths
$1,750–$2,850
Apartment for rent
1d ago
29421 Pacific Hwy S, Federal Way, WA 98003
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,395–$1,695
Price drop
Apartment for rent
16h ago
Verified
1901 Sw 320th St, Federal Way, WA 98023
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,414–$3,307
Price drop
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
28606 Pacific Hwy S, Federal Way, WA 98003
2–4 beds
1–2 baths
$1,750–$2,850
Apartment for rent
21h ago
Verified
31912 3rd Ln Sw, Federal Way, WA 98023
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,523–$4,256
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
2653 Sw 351st St, Federal Way, WA 98023
4 beds
1.5 baths
$3,145
House for rent
Available Sep 11
21h ago
Verified
31912 3rd Ln Sw, Federal Way, WA 98023
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,523–$4,256
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
1901 Sw 320th St, Federal Way, WA 98023
2–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,491–$2,444
Price drop
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
28606 Pacific Hwy S, Federal Way, WA 98003
2–4 beds
1–2 baths
$1,750–$2,850
Apartment for rent
1d ago
29421 Pacific Hwy S, Federal Way, WA 98003
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,395–$1,695
Price drop
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 $1,785 per month as of September 12, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Federal?
Average rent prices in Federal have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 6% since last year.
How does Federal rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Federal is 6% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $115 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 $71,000/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).