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Rental Market Trends in Lakewood, CO

What is the average rent in Lakewood, CO?

$1,522/month

Average Rent

712 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

-6.4%

Decrease in the Last Year

As of January 2026, the average rent in Lakewood, CO is $1,522 per month. For comparison, the national average rent price in the US is currently $1,625/month, which means Lakewood rent prices are 6% lower than the national average. When you rent an apartment in Lakewood, you can expect to pay about $1,343 per month for a studio, $1,522 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,855 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $2,267 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$1,343/month
484 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,522/month
712 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,855/month
987 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,267/month
1,209 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,043/month
278 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,024/month
1,034 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,739/month
1,566 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$3,424/month
2,312 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,919/month
776 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,842/month
914 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,113/month
1,244 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,668/month
797 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,340/month
1,191 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,778/month
1,487 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$2,862/month
1,860 Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Lakewood, CO?

In the past year, rent has decreased by 6.4%, which averages out to $97 less 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, CO
Last Updated January 2026
$1,001 - $1,500
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Lakewood, CO
Percentage*
Rent Range
2% Below $700/month
17% $700 - $1,000/month
43% $1,001 - $1,500/month
32% $1,501 - $2,000/month
7% Above $2,000/month

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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Lakewood?

Based on current rent prices, Green Mountain, Kendrick Lake and Waterfront are the most affordable neighborhoods in Lakewood.

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Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Green Mountain
$1,256/month
560 Sq Ft
Kendrick Lake
$1,373/month
673 Sq Ft
Waterfront
$1,394/month
692 Sq Ft
Carmody
$1,396/month
689 Sq Ft
Eiber
$1,398/month
640 Sq Ft
Morse Park
$1,411/month
614 Sq Ft
Edgewood
$1,440/month
644 Sq Ft
Molholm Two Creeks
$1,452/month
668 Sq Ft
Academy Park/Foothills GC Homes
$1,497/month
724 Sq Ft
Concept West
$1,509/month
751 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Lakewood?

Based on current rent prices, Denver West, Belmar and Daniels are the most expensive neighborhoods in Lakewood.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Denver West
$2,346/month
891 Sq Ft
Belmar
$1,996/month
733 Sq Ft
Daniels
$1,864/month
750 Sq Ft
Green Mountainside
$1,829/month
746 Sq Ft
Applewood
$1,824/month
750 Sq Ft
Pheasant Creek
$1,701/month
761 Sq Ft
Fox Hollow Village
$1,680/month
781 Sq Ft
Greenbriar-Cloverdale
$1,679/month
686 Sq Ft
Lakewood Estates
$1,673/month
734 Sq Ft
Bear Creek
$1,670/month
757 Sq Ft

Which Lakewood neighborhoods have the most rentals available?

The neighborhoods in Lakewood with the most apartments available are Lakewood/West Corridor, Applewood and Daniels .

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Lakewood/West Corridor
$1,664/month
702 Sq Ft
Applewood
$1,824/month
750 Sq Ft
Daniels
$1,864/month
750 Sq Ft
Union Square
$1,622/month
702 Sq Ft
Bear Creek
$1,670/month
757 Sq Ft
Molholm Two Creeks
$1,452/month
668 Sq Ft
Belmar
$1,996/month
733 Sq Ft
Snowbird
$1,576/month
751 Sq Ft
Foothills
$1,532/month
642 Sq Ft
Eiber
$1,398/month
640 Sq Ft
This information is based on data collected by CoStar Group researchers.†

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

Because the average rent in Lakewood is $1,522, you’ll want to make about $5,073 per month or $60,876 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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Apartment Averages

Green Mountain

Lakewood, CO

Denver West

Lakewood, CO

Studio
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-
One Bedroom
-
$2,198/month
Two Bedroom
-
$2,858/month
Three Bedroom
-
$4,031/month
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Apartment communities in Lakewood we think you'll love

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10025 W Dartmouth Ave,
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$1,470 - $4,027 Plus Fees

1-2 Beds

Olivine

Olivine

8012 W Long Dr,
Littleton, CO 80123

$1,819 - $3,719 Total Monthly Price

Studio - 3 Beds | 12 Month Lease

Cortland Belmar

Cortland Belmar

445 S Saulsbury St,
Lakewood, CO 80226

$1,574 - $8,681 Total Monthly Price

1-3 Beds

Americana Lakewood Apartments

Americana Lakewood Apartments

12598 W Dakota Ave,
Lakewood, CO 80228

$1,395 - $1,905 Total Monthly Price

1-2 Beds | 12 Month Lease

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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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