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Location
8520 Forest Ave Sw, Lakewood, WA 98498, USA|Central Lakes
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Contact
WG Property Management, LLC
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Property Overview
This summary uses Zumper’s proprietary data. “Things you’ll love” and “Great for” are based on our internal analyses of market trends and renter insights.
Things you’ll love
Images Available
Great for
Pet owners
Amenities for 8520 Forest Ave Sw, Central Lakes
Features
| Large Bedrooms | Open Floor Plan |
Appliances
| Dishwasher | Garbage Disposal |
| In-Unit Laundry | Range |
| Refrigerator | Washer and Dryer |
Community
| Dogs OK |
Grounds
| Garage Parking | Outdoor Space |
Units, floor plans, amenities, dimensions, details, availability, and prices may be approximate and subject to change. Please contact a community representative for more information.
Policies and fees
Applicants
Applicants
One-time.
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REQUIRED FEES
Security Deposit
One-time. Refundable.
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Dog Policy
Allowed
Limit1
Cat Policy
Not allowed
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About 8520 Forest Ave Sw
Welcome to simple serene living in this three-bedroom, two-bath home in Lakewood, WA. This layout features an open floor plan living and dining areas for easy flow, plus large bedrooms that provide generous personal space. The home includes washer and dryer for convenient laundry and a garage for parking and storage. Thoughtfully designed for comfortable everyday living. This rambler offers practical amenities in a desirable Lakewood location.
Property highlights
We compared every listing in the surrounding area to determine which amenities are most common. If a building lacks an amenity that most others in the area have, it is a con. If a building has an amenity most others in the area do not, it is a pro. Similarly, price, schools, and size are calculated relative to the size, price, and distance to schools of the other properties nearby.How 8520 Forest Ave Sw compares to other nearby properties.
Positives
- Images Available
- There are at least 10 photos of this property
Considerations
- Greater distance from grade schools
- The nearest elementary school is farther than 0.7 miles away
Address details
| Neighborhood | Central Lakes |
|---|---|
| Zip code | 98498 |
| Type | House for rent |
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Rent trends in Central Lakes
3-bedroom apartments at 8520 Forest Ave Sw cost about 10% more than the average rent price for 3-bedroom apartments in Lakewood.
Median rents as of Oct 10 2026.
Central Lakes
Lakewood
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| October 2024 | $2,395 |
| November 2024 | $2,298 |
| December 2024 | $2,250 |
| January 2025 | $2,308 |
| February 2025 | $2,299 |
| March 2025 | $2,269 |
| April 2025 | $2,275 |
| May 2025 | $2,259 |
| June 2025 | $2,404 |
| July 2025 | $2,455 |
| August 2025 | $2,496 |
| September 2025 | $2,498 |
| October 2025 | $2,447 |
| November 2025 | $2,466 |
| December 2025 | $2,563 |
| January 2026 | $2,514 |
| February 2026 | $2,495 |
| March 2026 | $2,495 |
| April 2026 | $2,482 |
| May 2026 | $2,405 |
| June 2026 | $2,408 |
| July 2026 | $2,556 |
| August 2026 | $2,619 |
| September 2026 | $2,547 |
| October 2026 | $2,519 |
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| October 2024 | $2,423 |
| November 2024 | $2,429 |
| December 2024 | $2,174 |
| January 2025 | $2,168 |
| February 2025 | $2,236 |
| March 2025 | $2,270 |
| May 2025 | $2,200 |
| June 2025 | $2,371 |
| July 2025 | $2,585 |
| August 2025 | $2,466 |
| September 2025 | $2,200 |
| October 2025 | $2,284 |
| November 2025 | $2,264 |
| December 2025 | $2,383 |
| January 2026 | $2,361 |
| February 2026 | $2,560 |
| March 2026 | $2,496 |
| April 2026 | $2,485 |
| May 2026 | $2,497 |
| June 2026 | $2,371 |
| July 2026 | $2,395 |
| August 2026 | $2,390 |
| September 2026 | $2,557 |
| October 2026 | $2,556 |
Affordability calculator
Can I afford to live at 8520 Forest Ave Sw?
Bedrooms
3 bedroomsRent-to-income ratio
30%
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Recommended income
$112,000/yr
With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $112,000 annually to afford this 3-bedrooms monthly rent price of $2,800.
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Schools near 8520 Forest Ave Sw
Lake Louise Elementary School
11014 holden rd sw
lakewood, WA, 98498
PK, K-5Public
B-
Oak Grove Elementary School
8805 steilacoom blvd sw
lakewood, WA, 98498
K-6Public
B+
Early Learning Center
12223 s a st
tacoma, WA, 98444
PKPublic
Clover Park Early Learning Program
10202 earley ave sw
lakewood, WA, 98499
PKPublic
BETHEL HOPE EARLY LEARNING CENTER
214 167th st s
spanaway, WA, 98387
PK, KPublic
Neighborhood
Central Lakes | Lakewood, WA
Getting around Lakewood near 8520 Forest Ave Sw
Walking
4/10
Fewer daily needs are within walking distance (unless you’re up for a challenge).
Driving
9/10
Commuting is easy with multiple accessible routes and plenty of parking.
Cycling
5/10
More spots are within biking distance and some roads are cyclist-friendly.
Transit
2/10
FYI, there are little to no public transit options within walking distance.
Points of interest for 8520 Forest Ave Sw, Lakewood
Groceries
5/10
Variety of groceries within a short drive
Shopping
4/10
Some shops within a short drive
Cafes
5/10
Variety of cafés within a short drive
Restaurants
5/10
Variety of restaurants within a short drive
Primary schools
7/10
At least one elementary school within a 15-minute walk
High schools
0/10
Closest high school further than a 30-minute walk
Parks
6/10
Large amount of park space nearby
Nightlife
3/10
Some bars within a short drive
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