Federal Way, WA rental market

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Last updated September 25, 2025

Rental market summary

The average rent for all bedrooms and all property types in Federal Way, WA is $1,964.

Average rent

$1,964

Month-over-month change

-$122

Year-over-year change

-$131

Available rentals

138

Source: Zillow Rentals data

Rental price range

The price range for all bedrooms and all property types is $690 to $12,000.

Rent frequencies
Rent priceNumber of rental properties
$6001
$7004
$8001
$1,3003
$1,4004
$1,5007
$1,60010
$1,70025
$1,80015
$1,90014
$2,0008
$2,1003
$2,2001
$2,3002
$2,4002
$2,5007
$2,6007
$2,7003
$2,8002
$2,9007
$3,0003
$3,1003
$3,2007
$3,3008
$3,4005
$3,5005
$3,6001
$3,7001
$3,8002
$4,4003
$4,5003
$5,000+4

Average rent price over time

In the last year, rent has decreased by $131 compared to the previous year.

Average rent price over time
Last year (2024)This year (2025)
Jan$1,945$2,036
Feb$1,925$1,950
Mar$1,951$1,901
Apr$1,996$1,941
May$1,950$2,040
Jun$2,007$2,100
Jul$1,990$2,034
Aug$1,980$2,095
Sep$2,023$2,095
Oct$2,099No data
Nov$2,285No data
Dec$2,150No data

Market temperature

The Federal Way, WA rental market temperature is WARM. Market temperature is based on changes in renter demand compared to the national average. For example, a hot market has increasing demand.

warm

Temperature is based on all bedrooms and all property types.

Compare average rent in markets

Rent in Federal Way, WA is 4% lower than the national average.

Federal Way, WAvs.

$1,964

$2,050

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Frequently asked questions

1. What is the average rent in Federal Way, WA?

The average rent in Federal Way, WA is $1,964.

2. How much does it cost to rent a house in Federal Way, WA?

Houses in Federal Way, WA rent between $690 - $12,000 with an average rent of $1,964.

3. How has the rent in Federal Way, WA changed in the last year?

In the last year, the rent in Federal Way, WA decreased by $131

4. How much has the rent in Federal Way, WA increased/decreased in the last month?

In the last month, the rent in Federal Way, WA decreased by $122

5. How many available rentals are there in Federal Way, WA?

There are currently 138 rentals available in Federal Way, WA.

6. How do rent prices in Federal Way, WA compare with the national average?

The average rent in Federal Way, WA is $1,964 — 4.2% lower the national average of $2,050.