5+ Days Ago
Highlights
- Quiet setting
- New kitchen and bathroom
Location
8820 Highland Ave Sw, Lakewood, WA 98498, USA|Central Lakes
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Property Overview
Lakewood Garden Cottages offers a quiet setting with a new kitchen and bathroom, paired with strong overall value and a competitive price-to-amenities balance. Its high ratings for location, amenities, and trustworthiness, along with above-average value for money and convenient access to groceries and public transportation, make it a well-rounded option.
This summary uses Zumper’s proprietary data. “Zumper Expert Ratings” and “Things you’ll love” are based on our internal analyses of market trends and renter insights.
Things you’ll love
Less expensive
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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Building details
Property details
| Units | 12 |
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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
Zumper Expert Rating
Our expert rating is based on a weighted average score of property attributes that renters care about most: price, amenities, location, quality, and trust.
8.6
/10
Very GoodWith a solid 8.6 out of 10 overall, Lakewood Garden Cottages is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, Lakewood Garden Cottages has a number of attractive features—namely its Price— so you can be assured your rent will come with a high standard of living.
Price·10A score that weighs the cost and location of the property, which we calculate by comparing rent prices of recent units to the median price of nearby rentals, adjusting for overall quality and features.
Lakewood Garden Cottages offers an excellent balance between price and value. It's priced competitively for its amenities, location, and other key features. Compared to the median price per bedroom in the area, this property is less than, or about the same as, nearby rentals, so residents can expect great value without too many compromises on their desired standard of living.
Amenities·8A score based on the amenities offered at this property compared to other rentals in the area. We consider the quantity, quality, and popularity of features both on site and within the units.
With multiple in-demand amenities, Lakewood Garden Cottages is committed to enhancing the renting experience. And while it may have fewer total conveniences and features than similar rentals nearby, it remains a top choice for renters wanting an specific standard of living.
Location·9A score based on proximity and ease of access to shops, restaurants, schools, and public transportation while considering the desirability of the area.
Lakewood Garden Cottages is exceptional when it comes to location and conveniences. Communication with management or leasing staff is usually quick and easy and they often use advanced scheduling and communication tools to streamline the process. The location of this property offers easy access to popular points of interest in the area and options for getting around.
Quality·7A score based on what makes the property stand out, such as luxury features, unique offerings, age of the building, and our ability to verify the accuracy of these details.
While it may not have as many distinctive features as similar properties in the surrounding area, renters can trust Lakewood Garden Cottages to provide reasonable accomodations and accurate details about its community.
Trustworthiness·8A score based on the accuracy, completeness, recency, and usefulness of the information provided by this property, so you can trust that what you see is what you get.
The level of transparency this property provides distinguishes it as a great rental. With a high attention to detail and desirable features, renters can be sure they will get an accurate picture of their potential new home.
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.
Positives
- Less expensive
- The 2-bedrooms are cheaper than other similar listings nearby
Considerations
- Greater distance from high schools
- The nearest high school is farther than 2 miles away
- Greater distance from middle schools
- The nearest middle school is farther than 1 mile away
- Lacks images
- Fewer than 10 photos available for this location
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Rent trends in Central Lakes
2-bedroom apartments at Lakewood Garden Cottages cost about 12% less than the average rent price for 2-bedroom apartments in Central Lakes.
Median rents as of Jun 6 2026.
Central Lakes
Lakewood
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| June 2024 | $1,415 |
| 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 | $1,390 |
| May 2026 | $1,409 |
| June 2026 | $1,395 |
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| June 2024 | $1,150 |
| 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 | $1,349 |
| May 2026 | $1,301 |
| June 2026 | $1,305 |
Affordability calculator
Can I afford to live at 8820 Highland Ave Sw?
Bedrooms
2 bedroomsRent-to-income ratio
30%
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With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $60,000 annually to afford this 2-bedrooms monthly rent price of $1,500.
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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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