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Rental Market Trends in Lakewood, WA
What is the average rent in Lakewood, WA?
$1,257/month
Average Rent
607 Sq Ft
Average Apartment Size
+1.3%
Increase in the Last Year
As of July 2025, the average rent in Lakewood, WA is $1,257 per month. This is 23% lower than the national average rent of $1,637/month, making renting in Lakewood more affordable than most cities in the US. When you rent an apartment in Lakewood, you can expect to pay about $1,090 per month for a studio, $1,257 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,584 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $2,275 or more.
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How much has average rent changed in Lakewood, WA?
In the past year, rent has increased by 1.3%, which averages out to $17 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 July 2025
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2025
Rent Ranges in Lakewood, WA
Last Updated July 2025
$1,001 - $1,500
Most rental prices fall within this range
Percentage*
Rent Range
13%
Below $700/month
27%
$700 - $1,000/month
32%
$1,001 - $1,500/month
22%
$1,501 - $2,000/month
5%
Above $2,000/month
Rent by Neighborhood
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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Lakewood?
Based on current rent prices, Barlow Lakes, Central Lakes and Downtown Lakewood are the most affordable neighborhoods in Lakewood.
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What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Lakewood?
Based on current rent prices, Pacific, Oakbrook Meadows and North Lakewood 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 North Lakewood, Lakeview Tacoma and Central Lakes .
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What salary do I need to live comfortably in Lakewood, WA?
Because the average rent in Lakewood is $1,257, you’ll want to make about $4,190 per month or $50,280 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, WA compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?
Use the tool below to compare Lakewood, WA 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.
Studio
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$1,000/month
One Bedroom
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$1,054/month
Two Bedroom
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$1,291/month
Three Bedroom
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$1,762/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 June 2025.
* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.