Federal Way, WA Rent History

138 months of data, 20152026. Source: ZORI (Zillow Observed Rent Index, smoothed seasonally adjusted).

Today (2026-06)
$1,935
1-year change
+4.0%
$74/mo
5-year change
+18.9%
$308/mo
10-year change
+64.7%
$760/mo

Monthly rent trend

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Year-by-year rent in Federal Way

YearMedian rentYoY changevs 2015
2015$1,071/mo0.0%
2016$1,172/mo+9.4%+9.4%
2017$1,253/mo+6.9%+17.0%
2018$1,355/mo+8.1%+26.5%
2019$1,412/mo+4.2%+31.8%
2020$1,487/mo+5.3%+38.8%
2021$1,579/mo+6.2%+47.4%
2022$1,831/mo+16.0%+71.0%
2023$1,826/mo-0.3%+70.5%
2024$1,874/mo+2.6%+75.0%
2025$1,862/mo-0.6%+73.9%
2026$1,922/mo+3.2%+79.5%

Frequently asked questions

How much has rent in Federal Way changed since 2015?

Median rent in Federal Way, WA was $1,066 in 2015-01 and is $1,935 as of 2026-06 — a change of $869 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 +18.9% ($308 per month). The current median is $1,935.

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

Over the past 10 years, median rent in Federal Way, WA has changed +64.7% ($760 per month). It is now $1,935.

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

Year over year, median rent in Federal Way, WA has increased +4.0% ($74/mo). Current median: $1,935.

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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.