Residences at Bear Creek
10025 W Dartmouth Ave,
Lakewood, CO 80227
$1,657 - $3,922
1-2 Beds
Rental Market Trends in Lakewood, CO
What is the average rent in Lakewood, CO?
$1,601/month
Average Rent
710 Sq Ft
Average Apartment Size
-3.8%
Decrease in the Last Year
As of September 2025, the average rent in Lakewood, CO is $1,601 per month. For comparison, the national average rent price in the US is currently $1,640/month, which means Lakewood rent prices are 2% lower than the national average. When you rent an apartment in Lakewood, you can expect to pay about $1,441 per month for a studio, $1,601 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,912 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $2,314 or more.
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How much has average rent changed in Lakewood, CO?
In the past year, rent has decreased by 3.8%, which averages out to $61 less per month.
Market Trends Over Time
The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Lakewood?
Based on current rent prices, Thraemoor West, Majestic Heights and Morse Park are the most affordable neighborhoods in Lakewood.
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What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Lakewood?
Based on current rent prices, Denver West, Wildflower Patio Homes and Applewood are the most expensive neighborhoods in Lakewood.
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Which Lakewood neighborhoods have the most rentals available?
The neighborhoods in Lakewood with the most apartments available are Lakewood/West Corridor, Union Square and Eiber .
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What salary do I need to live comfortably in Lakewood, CO?
Because the average rent in Lakewood is $1,601, you’ll want to make about $5,336 per month or $64,032 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.
How does Lakewood, CO compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?
Use the tool below to compare Lakewood, CO to other nearby cities and neighborhoods. The Apartments.com neighborhood guides provide you with insight into the area’s transportation, things to do, and more.
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One Bedroom
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$2,354/month
Two Bedroom
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$2,879/month
Three Bedroom
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$4,009/month
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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 September 2025.
* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.