Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on June 14, 2026
Average rent in
Federal Way, WA
Average rent in
Last updated on June 14, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
The bottom line
Federal, WA rent is essentially flat year over year, with a current median of $1,848/month. Renters are paying $138 less per month on average than last year, after recent fluctuations in the market.
Compared to national trends
Federal is 5.2% more affordable than the $1,950/month national median, with a small total rental inventory of 94 units. This positions Federal as a modestly priced market with limited options for renters.
Rent ranges by bedroom
Studios in Federal rent for about $1,166/month, 1-bedrooms for $1,548/month, and 2-bedrooms for $1,800/month, while larger units like 3-bedrooms and 4+ bedrooms reach $2,579 and $3,240 respectively. Houses command a median of $3,150/month compared to $1,760/month for apartments, showing distinct price tiers.
Median rent
Median rent in Federal
$1,848/mo
vs previous year
The average rent in Federal is $1,848 per month as of June 2026. This is 5% below the national average rent, or $102 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Federal
94
for rent on Zumper.com as of June 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 remained the same 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 $3,150. 1-bedroom apartments in Federal run $1,549 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,800.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,166 |  15% | 5% | |
1 bedroom | $1,547 | 1% |  8% | |
2 bedroom | $1,800 | 1% | 6% | |
3 bedroom | $2,579 | 3% | 10% | |
4 bedroom | $3,240 | 9% | 12% |
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 | 1% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,872 | 7% | No Change | |
Houses | $3,150 | 8% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$1,166
Last 30 days
15%
Last year
5%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,547
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
8%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,800
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
6%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,579
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
10%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$3,240
Last 30 days
9%
Last year
12%
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
1%
Condos
Average rent
$1,872
Last 30 days
7%
Houses
Average rent
$3,150
Last 30 days
8%
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
5%lower than the national median
5%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Federal, WA is equal to the median rent in Auburn, WA.
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Discover rentals in Federal Way, WA
3d ago
30853 14th Ave S, Federal Way, WA 98003
2 beds
1 bath
$1,245
Apartment for rent
3d ago
30602 Pacific Hwy S, Federal Way, WA 98003
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,295–$1,695
Apartment for rent
1d ago
35405 23rd Ave Sw, Federal Way, WA 98023
2 beds
1 bath
$1,550
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Federal Way
2 beds
2 baths
$1,595
Condo for rent
Available Jun 2
2d ago
Verified
34426 10th Ave Sw #NA, Federal Way, WA 98023
4 beds
3 baths
$5,325
House for rent
Available Jul 1
5d+ ago
House for rent in Federal Way
1903 Sw 331st Pl #1, Federal Way, WA 98023
3 beds
2.5 baths
$3,395
House for rent
Available Jun 1
5d+ ago
House for rent in Federal Way
3 beds
2.5 baths
$3,395
House for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Federal Way
30813 19th Pl S #30813, Federal Way, WA 98003
2 beds
1 bath
$2,295
Apartment for rent
Available Jun 10
17h ago
Verified
31912 3rd Ln Sw, Federal Way, WA 98023
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,450–$2,623
Price drop
Apartment for rent
19h ago
Verified
1901 Sw 320th St, Federal Way, WA 98023
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,376–$2,668
Price drop
Apartment for rent
2d ago
29225 Military Rd S, Federal Way, WA 98003
1 bed
1 bath
$1,550
Apartment for rent
3d ago
29421 Pacific Hwy S, Federal Way, WA 98003
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,295–$1,795
Price drop
Apartment for rent
19h ago
Verified
1901 Sw 320th St, Federal Way, WA 98023
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,376–$2,668
Price drop
Apartment for rent
17h ago
Verified
31912 3rd Ln Sw, Federal Way, WA 98023
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,450–$2,623
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
2653 Sw 351st St, Federal Way, WA 98023
4 beds
1.5 baths
$3,280
House for rent
Available May 20
2d ago
Verified
34426 10th Ave Sw #NA, Federal Way, WA 98023
4 beds
3 baths
$5,325
House for rent
Available Jul 1
17h ago
Verified
31912 3rd Ln Sw, Federal Way, WA 98023
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,450–$2,623
Price drop
Apartment for rent
19h ago
Verified
1901 Sw 320th St, Federal Way, WA 98023
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,376–$2,668
Price drop
Apartment for rent
3d ago
29421 Pacific Hwy S, Federal Way, WA 98003
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,295–$1,795
Price drop
Apartment for rent
1d ago
31500 1st Ave S, Federal Way, WA 98003
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,568–$2,597
Price drop
Apartment for rent
Available Jun 16
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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 $1,848 per month as of June 13, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Federal?
Average rent prices in Federal have remained the same over the last month and have remained the same since last year.
How does Federal rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Federal is 5% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $102 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?
Federal Way's 2025 rental market shows one-bedroom apartments averaging around $1,500 per month, while two-bedroom units average around $1,900 monthly. These figures reflect the current market conditions in this Washington State community located between Seattle and Tacoma.
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).