Lacey

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Lacey, WA

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A capital city suburb surrounded by Washington’s natural wonders.

Military Commuter Outdoors Nature Scenic

Located between Olympia and the Nisqually River delta, Lacey combines suburban comfort with natural surroundings. Home to Saint Martin's University, the city features extensive parks and natural areas, including the Billy Frank Jr. Nisqually National Wildlife Refuge. As an EPA-designated Green Power Community, Lacey sources 8.4% of its energy from renewable sources. Current rental trends show moderate stability, with average rents ranging from $1,500 for studios to $2,995 for four-bedroom homes, with most units seeing minimal year-over-year changes between -1% and 0.6%.

Originally named Woodland, Lacey has grown from a small settlement into an established suburban community while preserving its natural environment. Housing options span from newer apartment communities in Hawks Prairie to established neighborhoods near South Sound Center. The city center and the area surrounding Saint Martin's University showcase different aspects of local life. Recognized as a "Tree City USA" for 26 years by the National Arbor Day Foundation, Lacey emphasizes environmental stewardship. The location offers convenient access to Interstate 5 for commuting to Olympia, Joint Base Lewis-McChord, and Tacoma, while Hawks Prairie provides extensive shopping and employment opportunities.

Rent Trends

As of December 2025, the average apartment rent in Lacey, WA is $1,538 for a studio, $1,647 for one bedroom, $1,920 for two bedrooms, and $2,342 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Lacey has increased by 2.9% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,647/month
676 Sq Ft
House
$2,657/month
1,859 Sq Ft
Townhome
$2,587/month
1,595 Sq Ft
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Transportation

48

Car-Dependent

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This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.

32

Some Transit

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You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.

61

Bikeable

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While there’s some bike infrastructure in this area, you’ll still need a car for many errands.

Schools

Woodland Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

436 Students

South Bay Elementary

Public

Grades PK-5

588 Students

Olympic View Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

612 Students

Lakes Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

487 Students

Chambers Prairie Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

482 Students

Aspire Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

301 Students

Komachin Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

643 Students

Chinook Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

788 Students

Salish Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

735 Students

Nisqually Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

831 Students

Timberline High School

Public

Grades 9-12

1,404 Students

North Thurston High School

Public

Grades 9-12

1,440 Students

River Ridge High School

Public

Grades 9-12

1,476 Students

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in November 2025.