Median Age
38 Years
Largest Age Group
25-34 Years
Approximately 16% of Residents
Under 20
24%
Over 65
18%
Lakewood, WA
Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,281
Population
66,673
Renter Mix
55% Rent
Lakewood takes five lakes, blends it with wooded parks, and adds a dash of history.
Outdoorsy
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Lakefront
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Puget Sound
Tucked between Tacoma and Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Lakewood is a city where five lakes and more than 540 acres of parks share space with a 15th-century English castle. Thornewood Castle, built in 1909 using bricks imported from a dismantled English manor, still stands today as a bed and breakfast and has appeared in multiple film productions. Daily life here moves at an easy pace, with outdoor pursuits ranging from hiking and fishing to swimming and kayaking at American Lake and Fort Steilacoom Park. The Lakewood Towne Center anchors local shopping and dining, while Lakewold Gardens offers a quieter escape along Gravelly Lake. Commuters lean on Lakewood Station's Sounder service or quick access to I-5 and SR 512 for trips to Tacoma or Seattle.
The rental landscape reflects the city's range of settings and lifestyles. Apartment communities near American Lake offer scenic surroundings, while options closer to Lakewood Towne Center keep everyday errands walkable. Renters can also find townhomes, garden-style communities, and spacious multi-bedroom units throughout neighborhoods like Oakbrook, Tillicum, and Springbrook.
Explore the City
Lakewood offers amazing wooded trails and natural areas.
The 500-year-old Thornewood Castle hosts events and overnight stays in Lakewood.
The Sounder train provides Lakewood locals with access to the surrounding area.
Large old growth trees surround Manitou Park in Lakewood.
Lakewood's House of Donuts has been serving locals for 55 years.
Walk the Lakewood Farmers Market with friends for a relaxing afternoon.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$66,721
Average: $89,505
Education
14,912
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
29,667
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Lakewood has more renters than homeowners.
Renters
55%
Non-Renters
45%
Education Distribution
Review this city's overall education levels.
Bachelor's or Higher
17%
Other Education
83%
Rent Trends
As of June 2026, the average apartment rent in Lakewood, WA is $1,115 for a studio, $1,289 for one bedroom, $1,619 for two bedrooms, and $2,240 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Lakewood has increased by 1.6% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,289/month
610 Sq Ft
House
$2,054/month
864 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Lakewood, WA is for everyday living.
Moderately Walkable
Walkability
60
/ 100
Limited Public Transit
Transit
30
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
90
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
50
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades PK-5
466 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
357 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
286 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
559 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
559 Students
Public
Grades 6-12
727 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
395 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
974 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
627 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
510 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,286 Students
Public
Grades 6-12
727 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,315 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
218 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
14 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Seeley Lake Park
- Lakewold Gardens
- Fort Steilacoom Park
- Chambers Creek Regional Park
- Wards Lake Park
Transit / Subway
Military Bases
Airports
- Seattle-Tacoma International
Top Apartments in Lakewood
Houses for Rent in Lakewood
Property Management Companies in Lakewood, WA
Reeder Management Inc
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24
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1,970
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9
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8 Communities in Lakewood
Olympic Management Company
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58
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5,010
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21
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7 Communities in Lakewood
Targa Real Estate Services
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60
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3,873
Units
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19
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7 Communities in Lakewood
Fulcrum Real Estate Services, Inc
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31
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1,834
Units
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10
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7 Communities in Lakewood
Dobler Management Company, Inc.
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41
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5,376
Units
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9
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5 Communities in Lakewood
Coast Property Management
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60
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6,999
Units
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29
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4 Communities in Lakewood
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† 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 June 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.