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Highlights
- Quiet setting
- New kitchen and bathroom
Location
8820 Highland Ave Sw, Lakewood, WA 98498, USA|Central Lakes
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Floor plans
| 2BR/1.0BA | 2 bed | 1 bath | 550 sqft | $1,500 /mo | 1 unit available | Charming cottage on large level lot, 2 car parking. Fully fenced yard. New kitchen and bathroom. Wonderful neighborhood. Walking distance to American Lake, Historic Veterans Services Park, groceries. Quiet setting, yet just minutes to I-5 access and Lakewood Towne Square Shopping. Please call 206-948-7616 |
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About Lakewood Garden Cottages
Charming cottage on large level lot, 2 car parking. Fully fenced yard. New kitchen and bathroom. Wonderful neighborhood. Walking distance to American Lake, Historic Veterans Services Park, groceries. Quiet setting, yet just minutes to I-5 access and Lakewood Towne Square Shopping. Please call 206-948-7616
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 Lakewood Garden Cottages compares to other nearby properties.
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Rent trends in Central Lakes
2-bedroom apartments at Lakewood Garden Cottages cost about 18% less than the average rent price for 2-bedroom apartments in Central Lakes.
Median rents as of Apr 11 2026.
Central Lakes
Lakewood
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| April 2024 | $1,372 |
| May 2024 | $1,395 |
| June 2024 | $1,411 |
| July 2024 | $1,426 |
| August 2024 | $1,396 |
| September 2024 | $1,355 |
| October 2024 | $1,345 |
| November 2024 | $1,384 |
| December 2024 | $1,377 |
| January 2025 | $1,322 |
| February 2025 | $1,305 |
| March 2025 | $1,308 |
| April 2025 | $1,300 |
| May 2025 | $1,299 |
| June 2025 | $1,299 |
| July 2025 | $1,304 |
| August 2025 | $1,302 |
| September 2025 | $1,299 |
| October 2025 | $1,320 |
| November 2025 | $1,391 |
| December 2025 | $1,341 |
| January 2026 | $1,393 |
| February 2026 | $1,355 |
| March 2026 | $1,373 |
| April 2026 | $1,386 |
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| April 2024 | $1,095 |
| May 2024 | $1,112 |
| June 2024 | $1,141 |
| September 2024 | $1,379 |
| October 2024 | $1,363 |
| November 2024 | $1,356 |
| December 2024 | $1,368 |
| January 2025 | $1,346 |
| February 2025 | $1,304 |
| March 2025 | $1,340 |
| April 2025 | $1,382 |
| May 2025 | $1,406 |
| June 2025 | $1,240 |
| July 2025 | $1,215 |
| August 2025 | $1,225 |
| September 2025 | $1,192 |
| October 2025 | $1,197 |
| November 2025 | $1,423 |
| December 2025 | $1,411 |
| January 2026 | $1,381 |
| February 2026 | $1,379 |
| March 2026 | $1,428 |
| April 2026 | $1,399 |
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Bedrooms
2 bedroomsRent-to-income ratio
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Schools near Lakewood Garden Cottages
Lake Louise Elementary School
11014 holden rd sw
lakewood, WA, 98498
PK, K-5Public
B-
Early Learning Center
12223 s a st
tacoma, WA, 98444
PKPublic
Oak Grove Elementary School
8805 steilacoom blvd sw
lakewood, WA, 98498
K-6Public
B+
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
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Neighborhood
Central Lakes | Lakewood, WA
Getting around Lakewood near 8820 Highland Ave Sw
Walking
3/10
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.
Transit
2/10
There are a few mass transit options within the area.
Points of interest for 8820 Highland Ave Sw, Lakewood
Groceries
3/10
At least one grocery store within a 30-minute walk
Shopping
3/10
Some shops within walking distance
Cafes
5/10
Some cafés within walking distance
Restaurants
4/10
Some restaurants within walking distance
Primary schools
8/10
At least one elementary school within a 10-minute walk
High schools
8/10
At least one high school within a 10-minute walk
Parks
6/10
Moderate amount of park space nearby
Nightlife
1/10
Few or no bars within walking distance
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