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All About

Living in Federal Way, WA

When you rent an apartment in Federal Way, you'll live in a city surrounded by bio-diverse natural wonders, as well as the more expected, but still fantastic, neighborhood parks and trails.

Step outside of your new Federal Way apartment and travel one mile west of I-5 to the West Hylebos. Hike the nature trails or walk along the boardwalk throughout more than 100 acres of the park's wetlands. You'll see more than a hundred species of birds in the trees and red-legged frogs in the waters. The park's flora includes dozens of species of moss, lichen, fungi, Douglas firs, red cedars and other plant life.

After a visit to the Rhododendron Species Foundation and Botanical Garden, you might start decorating your new Federal Way apartment with fresh flowers. Whether you do or not, this 22-acre garden with more than 10,000 rhododendrons is sure to impress you and any relatives or friends visiting from out of town. The garden showcases 600 of the 1000 species of rhododendrons found across the world.

No matter where in Federal Way your apartment is located, you'll be close to great neighborhood parks and recreational facilities. Celebration Park is one of the larger ones at 83.5 acres and features trails and a huge sports complex. The city's Fourth of July Red, White and Blues Festival is held in Celebration Park. Steel Lake Park has facilities for picnicking, volleyball and more, and the lake is great for swimming, lounging on the beach, canoeing, row boating and paddle boating. In the summer, Steel Lake Park hosts the Summer Sounds Concerts.

We've focused on a few of the many natural aspects of the area, but you'll also find great dining, shopping, education and entertainment in Federal Way. Search fantastic Federal Way apartments for rent today on ApartmentGuide.com.

What Renters Like and Dislike

What Renters Like and Dislike About Federal Way

There is a school in our neighborhood. When school is not in session it is a nice place for us to walk in the schoolyard, and there is lots of play equipment or our grandchildren to use when they come visit in school is not in session with frequently take them down to the schoolyard to play on the swings and other play equipment

It's home to a group home, it's got a Papa John's, Walmart and 7-11 nearby, and I enjoy going to said places, and occasionally to Fred Meyer.

In order to get anywhere, you're going to have to travel a ways into Tacoma, Federal Way or Fife, but we sit right next to the highway, which is nice. There is one pub across the street, and that's it.

I do like that the yard of my house is large. The neighbors that I have so seem to be friendly. Everyone makes sure to keep their yards clean. You can walk to restaurants and a shopping mall that you can walk to on a real nice day. We love to go gamble sometimes since it is so much fun.

There is a common mall close by and plenty of food chain restaurants that are local. There are multiple city parks that are pretty big and the kids can walk home from school safely due to enforced speeding zones

its convenient theres almost everything in reach. thats also the bad part as well more people more cars and buses..0

Who Lives Here

Federal Way Demographics

Education

High School

25%

Associate's

24%

Bachelor's

13%

Master's

4%

Doctorate

35%

Family Size

2 people

40%

3 people

21%

4 people

20%

5 people

11%

6+ people

8%

Household Income

0-50k

35%

50-100k

34%

100-150k

18%

150-200k

7%

200k+

5%

Age

0-10

13%

10-20

14%

20-45

34%

45-65

26%

65+

13%

Affordability

How expensive is it in Federal Way?

Percentage: 3/53/5

Renters gave this area a 3 out of 5 for affordability

Rent Trends

Studio1 Bed2 Beds3 Beds
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Sep '23$1215$1637$1926$2480
Aug '23$1215$1675$1957$2503
Jul '23$1215$1635$1981$2458
Jun '23$1215$1626$1931$2427
May '23$1215$1688$2035$2529
Apr '23$1215$1710$1955$2424
Mar '23$1215$1565$1865$2374
Feb '23$1215$1535$1844$2375
Jan '23$1215$1535$1825$2449
Dec '22$1215$1535$1880$2444
Nov '22$1215$1535$1759$2488
Oct '22$1215$1621$1759$2485

*The rent information included in this summary is based on a median calculation of multifamily rental property inventory on Apartment Guide and Rent.com over the past 12-months and is for illustrative purposes only. This information does not constitute a pricing guarantee or financial advice related to the rental market.

Getting Around Federal Way

Federal Way Transportation

Commute Time

0-15 Mins

14%

15-30 Mins

31%

30-40 Mins

19%

40-60 Mins

16%

60+ Mins

20%

Transportation Scores

Percentage: 5050

Walk Score®

Walkable

No

Say 17 of 25 renters

Has Sidewalks

Yes

Say 17 of 25 renters

Percentage: 4444

Bike Score®

Bike Friendly

Yes

Say 16 of 25 renters

Percentage: 3434

Transit Score®

They Are Located Near Public Transportation

Yes

Say 13 of 25 renters

Need A Car

No

Say 16 of 25 renters

Top Scores: Restaurant, Coffee, Retail

Things To Do In Federal Way

Top Score

Restaurants

2.5/5 stars based on undefined reviews

An average foodie scene: not too cold and not too hot.

  1. Few restaurants per resident
  2. Significantly more restaurants than average
  3. 29% more restaurants than areas of a similar size

Coffee

2.5/5 stars based on undefined reviews

Not too cold, not too hot. An average town for coffee.

  1. A high number of coffee shops per resident
  2. Significantly more coffee shops than average
  3. 90% more coffee shops than areas of a similar size

Retail Shops

2.5/5 stars based on undefined reviews

The shopping scene here is a size medium.

  1. Few shops per resident
  2. Significantly more shops than average
  3. 76% more shops than areas of a similar size

Pet Services

2.5/5 stars based on undefined reviews

Who's an ok boy? Federal Way doesn't deserve many treats.

  1. Few pet facilities per resident
  2. Significantly more pet facilities than average
  3. 6% more pet facilities than areas of a similar size

Gas Stations

2.5/5 stars based on undefined reviews

The road is less traveled for filling the tank up in Federal Way.

  1. Few gas stations per resident
  2. Significantly more gas stations than average
  3. 5% fewer gas stations than areas of a similar size

Grocery Stores

2/5 stars based on undefined reviews

The food shops around here are few and far between.

  1. Few grocery stores per resident
  2. 95% more grocery stores than average
  3. 18% more grocery stores than areas of a similar size

Nightlife

2/5 stars based on undefined reviews

You'll need to stock up the mini-bar. Federal Way is running dry.

  1. Few bars and clubs per resident
  2. 19% more bars and clubs than average
  3. 37% fewer bars and clubs than areas of a similar size

Parks

2/5 stars based on undefined reviews

Not too many park perks in Federal Way.

  1. Few parks per resident
  2. 62% fewer parks than average
  3. 79% fewer parks than areas of a similar size

Health and Fitness

2/5 stars based on undefined reviews

You'll have to workout somewhere else to keep fit.

  1. Few gyms per resident
  2. 91% more gyms than average
  3. A standard number of gyms compared to areas of a similar size

Fine Arts

2/5 stars based on undefined reviews

You gotta Van Gogh somewhere else for art.

  1. Few fine art centers per resident
  2. 26% fewer fine art centers than average
  3. 58% fewer fine art centers than areas of a similar size

Medical Care

2/5 stars based on undefined reviews

We have a bone to pick with this Federal Way's access to medical care.

  1. Few medical facilities per resident
  2. Significantly more medical facilities than average
  3. 26% fewer medical facilities than areas of a similar size

What Renters Are Saying

Federal Way Features

Area Has Litter

No

Say 23 of 25 renters

Noise Late At Night

No

Say 21 of 25 renters

Good Place To Raise A Family

Yes

Say 21 of 25 renters

Area Has Kids Play Outside

Yes

Say 20 of 25 renters

Near Schools

Yes

Say 20 of 25 renters

Pet Friendly

Yes

Say 20 of 25 renters

Area Has Potholes

No

Say 20 of 25 renters

Mostly Older Buildings

No

Say 18 of 25 renters

Nearby Parks

Yes

Say 17 of 25 renters

Quiet Area

Yes

Say 17 of 25 renters

Near Grocery Stores

Yes

Say 16 of 25 renters

Busy Streets

No

Say 15 of 25 renters

Safe For Families

Yes

Say 15 of 25 renters

Well Lit

Yes

Say 14 of 25 renters

Maintained Yards

Yes

Say 14 of 25 renters

Near Highways

No

Say 13 of 25 renters

Nice Views

No

Say 14 of 25 renters

Tree Lined Streets

No

Say 14 of 25 renters

Near Downtown

No

Say 19 of 25 renters

Mostly Newer Buildings

No

Say 23 of 25 renters

Federal Way Education

Schools

Percentage: 3/53/5

School Score

How satisfied do renters feel with the schools in this area.

Top Schools in Federal Way

3/10

Mirror Lake Elementary School

Grades PK-5 • Public

2/10

Wildwood Elementary School

Grades PK-5 • Public

4/10

Lake Grove Elementary School

Grades PK-5 • Public

4/10

Lake Dolloff Elementary School

Grades PK-5 • Public

4/10

Camelot Elementary School

Grades PK-5 • Public

4/10

Silver Lake Elementary School

Grades PK-5 • Public

Information provided by GreatSchools. To verify school enrollment eligibility, contact the school district directly.

All About

Living in Federal Way, WA

When you rent an apartment in Federal Way, you'll live in a city surrounded by bio-diverse natural wonders, as well as the more expected, but still fantastic, neighborhood parks and trails.

Step outside of your new Federal Way apartment and travel one mile west of I-5 to the West Hylebos. Hike the nature trails or walk along the boardwalk throughout more than 100 acres of the park's wetlands. You'll see more than a hundred species of birds in the trees and red-legged frogs in the waters. The park's flora includes dozens of species of moss, lichen, fungi, Douglas firs, red cedars and other plant life.

After a visit to the Rhododendron Species Foundation and Botanical Garden, you might start decorating your new Federal Way apartment with fresh flowers. Whether you do or not, this 22-acre garden with more than 10,000 rhododendrons is sure to impress you and any relatives or friends visiting from out of town. The garden showcases 600 of the 1000 species of rhododendrons found across the world.

No matter where in Federal Way your apartment is located, you'll be close to great neighborhood parks and recreational facilities. Celebration Park is one of the larger ones at 83.5 acres and features trails and a huge sports complex. The city's Fourth of July Red, White and Blues Festival is held in Celebration Park. Steel Lake Park has facilities for picnicking, volleyball and more, and the lake is great for swimming, lounging on the beach, canoeing, row boating and paddle boating. In the summer, Steel Lake Park hosts the Summer Sounds Concerts.

We've focused on a few of the many natural aspects of the area, but you'll also find great dining, shopping, education and entertainment in Federal Way. Search fantastic Federal Way apartments for rent today on ApartmentGuide.com.

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