Lakewood

The shoreline of North Lakewood has a ferry landing to cross the sound to Anderson Island.
The Lakewood coastline offer picturesque views of American Lake.
Admire the beautiful Lakewood Gardens.
Large old growth trees surround Manitou Park in Lakewood.
Lakewood offers amazing wooded trails and natural areas.

Lakewood, WA Area Guide

Lakewood takes five lakes, blends it with wooded parks, and adds a dash of history.

Outdoorsy Lakefront Puget Sound McChord AFB Family-Friendly

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.

Rent Trends

As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Lakewood, WA is $1,095 for a studio, $1,284 for one bedroom, $1,607 for two bedrooms, and $2,241 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Lakewood has increased by 0.9% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,284/month
610 Sq Ft
House
$2,778/month
1,479 Sq Ft
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Getting Around

Moderately Walkable

Walkability

60 / 100

Limited Public Transit

Transit

30 / 100

Exceptionally Drivable

Drivability

90 / 100

Fairly Bikeable

Bikeability

50 / 100

Schools

Lake Louise Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

466 Students

Park Lodge Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

357 Students

Oakbrook Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

286 Students

Four Heroes Elementary

Public

Grades PK-5

559 Students

Tyee Park Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

371 Students

Harrison Preparatory School

Public

Grades 6-12

727 Students

Mann Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

395 Students

Woodbrook Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

974 Students

Hudtloff Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

627 Students

Lochburn Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

510 Students

Lakes High School

Public

Grades 9-12

1,286 Students

Harrison Preparatory School

Public

Grades 6-12

727 Students

Clover Park High School

Public

Grades 9-12

1,315 Students

CPSD Open Doors Program

Public

Grades 9-12

218 Students

Alfaretta House

Public

Grades 9-12

14 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 February 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.