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Rental Market Trends in Lakewood, CA

What is the average rent in Lakewood, CA?

$1,963/month

Average Rent

656 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

+1.9%

Increase in the Last Year

As of January 2026, the average rent in Lakewood, CA is $1,963 per month. This is 21% higher than the national average rent price of $1,625/month, making Lakewood one of the most expensive cities in the US. When you rent an apartment in Lakewood, you can expect to pay about $1,548 per month for a studio, $1,963 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $2,473 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $2,987 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$1,548/month
544 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,963/month
656 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,473/month
895 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,987/month
1,098 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,655/month
181 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$3,182/month
753 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$3,906/month
1,288 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$5,222/month
2,429 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,864/month
598 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$3,909/month
799 Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Lakewood, CA?

In the past year, rent has increased by 1.9%, which averages out to $37 more per month.

Market Trends Over Time   The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
Last Updated January 2026
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Market Trends Over Time
Rent Ranges in Lakewood, CA
Last Updated January 2026
Above $2,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Lakewood, CA
Percentage*
Rent Range
0% Below $700/month
0% $700 - $1,000/month
8% $1,001 - $1,500/month
40% $1,501 - $2,000/month
52% Above $2,000/month

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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Lakewood?

Based on current rent prices, Lakewood Country Club is the most affordable neighborhood in Lakewood.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Lakewood Country Club
$2,125/month
649 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Lakewood?

Based on current rent prices, Lakewood Country Club is the most expensive neighborhood in Lakewood.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Lakewood Country Club
$2,125/month
649 Sq Ft

Which Lakewood neighborhoods have the most rentals available?

The neighborhood in Lakewood with the most apartments available is Lakewood Country Club .

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Lakewood Country Club
$2,125/month
649 Sq Ft
This information is based on data collected by CoStar Group researchers.†

What salary do I need to live comfortably in Lakewood, CA?

Because the average rent in Lakewood is $1,963, you’ll want to make about $6,543 per month or $78,516 per year. The general guideline is to pay no more than 30 percent of your monthly income on rent. However, you’ll want to consider additional factors, such as your monthly bills and other expenses. Use our rent affordability calculator to help determine how much to budget for rent.

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Lakewood, CA

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Apartment Averages

Lakewood Country Club

Lakewood, CA

Lakewood Country Club

Lakewood, CA

Studio
$1,759/month
$1,759/month
One Bedroom
$1,900/month
$1,900/month
Two Bedroom
$2,468/month
$2,468/month
Three Bedroom
$3,004/month
$3,004/month
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Apartment communities in Lakewood we think you'll love

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$2,075 - $2,425

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$2,030 - $2,480

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$2,392 - $3,092

1-2 Beds

Property Management Companies in Lakewood, CA

Advanced Real Estate
Advanced Real Estate
  • 64

    Communities

  • 11,802

    Units

  • 29

    Cities

3 Communities in Lakewood
L'Abri Management, Inc.
L'Abri Management, Inc.
  • 39

    Communities

  • 1,994

    Units

  • 20

    Cities

2 Communities in Lakewood
R.W. Selby & Company, Inc.
R.W. Selby & Company, Inc.
  • 31

    Communities

  • 5,218

    Units

  • 12

    Cities

2 Communities in Lakewood
MGR Real Estate
MGR Real Estate
  • 13

    Communities

  • 1,231

    Units

  • 7

    Cities

2 Communities in Lakewood
Greystar
Greystar
  • 3,447

    Communities

  • 951,532

    Units

  • 888

    Cities

1 Community in Lakewood
Moss & Company
Moss & Company
  • 143

    Communities

  • 10,067

    Units

  • 34

    Cities

1 Community in Lakewood
Avanath Capital Management, LLC
Avanath Capital Management, LLC
  • 47

    Communities

  • 9,982

    Units

  • 33

    Cities

1 Community in Lakewood
CTM Apartment Services
CTM Apartment Services
  • 29

    Communities

  • 2,538

    Units

  • 18

    Cities

1 Community in Lakewood

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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.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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