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Rental Market Trends in Lakewood, CO

What is the average rent in Lakewood, CO?

$1,543/month

Average Rent

712 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

-5%

Decrease in the Last Year

As of April 2026, the average rent in Lakewood, CO is $1,543 per month. For comparison, the national average rent price in the US is currently $1,641/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 $1,350 per month for a studio, $1,543 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,879 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $2,298 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$1,350/month
483 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,543/month
712 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,879/month
986 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,298/month
1,209 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,066/month
279 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,047/month
1,056 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,973/month
1,549 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$3,625/month
2,241 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,863/month
690 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,790/month
851 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,546/month
1,438 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,585/month
580 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,668/month
1,231 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$3,223/month
1,568 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$3,565/month
2,213 Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Lakewood, CO?

In the past year, rent has decreased by 5%, which averages out to $76 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 April 2026
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Market Trends Over Time
Rent Ranges in Lakewood, CO
Last Updated April 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
30% $1,501 - $2,000/month
8% Above $2,000/month

Rent by Neighborhood

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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Lakewood?

Based on current rent prices, Kendrick Lake, Carmody and Morse Park are the most affordable neighborhoods in Lakewood.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Kendrick Lake
$1,334/month
662 Sq Ft
Carmody
$1,362/month
690 Sq Ft
Morse Park
$1,462/month
642 Sq Ft
Academy Park/Foothills GC Homes
$1,487/month
707 Sq Ft
Foothills
$1,505/month
635 Sq Ft
Eiber
$1,509/month
635 Sq Ft
Union Square
$1,556/month
687 Sq Ft
Molholm Two Creeks
$1,564/month
714 Sq Ft
Edgewood
$1,633/month
719 Sq Ft
Bear Creek Lake Park
$1,718/month
736 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Lakewood?

Based on current rent prices, Denver West, Belmar and Hutchinson Green Mountain Village are the most expensive neighborhoods in Lakewood.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Denver West
$2,530/month
917 Sq Ft
Belmar
$2,091/month
756 Sq Ft
Hutchinson Green Mountain Village
$1,912/month
717 Sq Ft
Daniels
$1,885/month
758 Sq Ft
Applewood
$1,868/month
757 Sq Ft
Bear Creek
$1,843/month
752 Sq Ft
Thraemoor
$1,797/month
720 Sq Ft
Lakewood/West Corridor
$1,766/month
706 Sq Ft
Greenbriar-Cloverdale
$1,759/month
639 Sq Ft
Bear Creek Lake Park
$1,718/month
736 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
$1,766/month
706 Sq Ft
Applewood
$1,868/month
757 Sq Ft
Daniels
$1,885/month
758 Sq Ft
Bear Creek
$1,843/month
752 Sq Ft
Union Square
$1,556/month
687 Sq Ft
Molholm Two Creeks
$1,564/month
714 Sq Ft
Edgewood
$1,633/month
719 Sq Ft
Foothills
$1,505/month
635 Sq Ft
Belmar
$2,091/month
756 Sq Ft
Bear Creek Lake Park
$1,718/month
736 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 $1,543, you’ll want to make about $5,143 per month or $61,716 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.

City

Lakewood, CO

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How does Lakewood, CO compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?

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Apartment Averages

Kendrick Lake

Lakewood, CO

Denver West

Lakewood, CO

Studio
-
-
One Bedroom
$1,328/month
$2,311/month
Two Bedroom
$1,648/month
$2,970/month
Three Bedroom
-
$4,088/month
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Apartment communities in Lakewood we think you'll love

Residences at Bear Creek

Residences at Bear Creek

10025 W Dartmouth Ave,
Lakewood, CO 80227

$1,478 - $2,435 Total Monthly Price

1-2 Beds | 12 Month Lease

Cortland Belmar

Cortland Belmar

445 S Saulsbury St,
Lakewood, CO 80226

$1,589 - $11,383 Total Monthly Price

1-3 Beds

Glen at Lakewood

Glen at Lakewood

453 Van Gordon St,
Lakewood, CO 80228

$1,326 - $2,326 Total Monthly Price

Studio - 2 Beds | 12 Month Lease

Waterfront

Waterfront

10555 W Jewell Ave,
Lakewood, CO 80232

$1,219 - $1,974 Plus Fees

1-2 Beds

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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.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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