Federal Way, WA Rent History

141 months of data, 2015–2026. Source: ZORI (Zillow Observed Rent Index, smoothed seasonally adjusted).

Today (2026-09)
$1,944
1-year change
+3.3%
$62/mo
5-year change
+14.5%
$246/mo
10-year change
+62.8%
$750/mo

Monthly rent trend

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Year-by-year rent in Federal Way

YearMedian rentYoY changevs 2015
2015$1,064/mo—0.0%
2016$1,162/mo+9.2%+9.2%
2017$1,240/mo+6.7%+16.5%
2018$1,343/mo+8.3%+26.2%
2019$1,401/mo+4.3%+31.7%
2020$1,470/mo+4.9%+38.2%
2021$1,572/mo+6.9%+47.7%
2022$1,815/mo+15.5%+70.6%
2023$1,813/mo-0.1%+70.4%
2024$1,861/mo+2.6%+74.9%
2025$1,906/mo+2.4%+79.1%
2026$1,904/mo-0.1%+78.9%

Frequently asked questions

How much has rent in Federal Way changed since 2015?

Median rent in Federal Way, WA was $1,059 in 2015-01 and is $1,944 as of 2026-09 — a change of $885 per month over 11 years.

How much has Federal Way rent increased in the last 5 years?

Over the past 5 years, median rent in Federal Way, WA has changed +14.5% ($246 per month). The current median is $1,944.

What has rent in Federal Way done over the past decade?

Over the past 10 years, median rent in Federal Way, WA has changed +62.8% ($750 per month). It is now $1,944.

Is rent in Federal Way going up or down year over year?

Year over year, median rent in Federal Way, WA has increased +3.3% ($62/mo). Current median: $1,944.

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Methodology: Rent figures use ZORI (Zillow Observed Rent Index) monthly smoothed seasonally-adjusted values for all properties (single family + condo + multifamily). Year-by-year table uses April readings (or nearest available month) for consistency across years. 1-/5-/10-year change uses the same month 2026 as the anchor.