Union Square
14405 Union Ave SW,
Lakewood, WA 98498
$1,145 - $1,345
1 Bed
Area Guide
South Lakes Lakewood, WA
Surrounded by the beauty of Gravelly and American Lake, South Lakes neighborhood in Lakewood, Washington provides a suburban community with gorgeous mountain and forest views. Located just nine miles from Downtown Tacoma and I-5, South Lakes gives residents the comfort and ease of suburban life as well as a simple commute to the city from their apartments. For recreational activities, locals enjoy living so close to Harry Todd Park, a 17-acre green space with a beach, picnic tables, and tennis courts. To view the neighborhood’s most beautiful foliage, stop by Lakewold Gardens. This historic garden has a library, garden rooms, and nature trails. When it comes to dining out, several popular eateries line Pacific Highway Southwest. Visit Pizza Casa for family-style Italian food served in a welcoming dining room. Or swing by OSJ International for authentic Spanish-style shrimp cakes and paella.
Rent Trends
As of May 2026, the average apartment rent in South Lakes is $850 for one bedroom, and $841 for two bedrooms. Apartment rent in South Lakes has increased by 3.1% in the past year.
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1 BR
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596 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$850/month
Average Rent
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2 BR
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770 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$841/month
Average Rent
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly South Lakes - Lakewood, WA is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
40
/ 100
Limited Public Transit
Transit
30
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Moderately Bikeable
Bikeability
60
/ 100
Daily Essentials
Essentials are more spread out in South Lakes - Lakewood, WA, so everyday errands require more planning.
Limited Restaurant Variety Nearby
Restaurants
30
/ 100
Limited Café Variety Nearby
Cafes
20
/ 100
Limited Variety of Shops Nearby
Shopping
30
/ 100
Local Vibe
Get a sense of what it’s like to live in South Lakes - Lakewood, WA from everyday activity to noise and nightlife.
Mostly Calm Atmosphere
Vibrancy
20
/ 100
Not Noisy
Quiet Score
90
/ 100
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Lakewold Gardens
- Seeley Lake Park
- Fort Steilacoom Park
- Wards Lake Park
- Chambers Creek Regional Park
Transit / Subway
Military Bases
Airports
- Seattle-Tacoma International
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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.