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Highlights

  • Bbq area
  • Spacious two-bedroom apartment
  • New flooring
  • Beautifully landscaped yard
  • Quiet and gated community

Location

8605 Hipkins Rd Sw, Lakewood, WA 98498, USA|Central Lakes
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Management

Whalen, LLC

Leasing office

(253) 222-2631

Property Overview

Hipkins Court Apartments features a competitive price rating of 10 out of 10, reflecting an excellent balance of value and amenities, which are rated 9 out of 10. The property enjoys a strong location rating of 9 out of 10, providing convenient access to popular destinations and top-rated schools. Additionally, with a Zumper expert rating of 8.5 and notable features such as a BBQ area and beautifully landscaped yard, it exemplifies a desirable living environment in a quiet, gated community.

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.

Zumper Expert Rating

8.5
Very Good
With a solid 8.5 out of 10 overall, Hipkins Court Apartments is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, Hipkins Court Apartments has a number of attractive features—namely its Price— so you can be assured your rent will come with a high standard of living.

Things you’ll love

  • Middle school nearby

Floor plans

2BR/1.0BA2 bed1 bath800 sqft$1,495 /mo1 unit availableSpacious 2 bedroom apartment with fireplace and large deck. Great neighborhood close to shopping and restaurants. We are also located on the bus line! Walk to parks or enjoy our large gated yard and BBQ area. We offer a beautifully landscaped yard in a quiet and gated community. The apartment home has new flooring and fresh paint. Please tour soon!

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Amenities for Hipkins Court Apartments

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DishwasherRange
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About Hipkins Court Apartments

HomeApartments in LakewoodCentral Lakes Hipkins Court Apartments

Spacious 2 bedroom apartment with fireplace and large deck. Great neighborhood close to shopping and restaurants. We are also located on the bus line! Walk to parks or enjoy our large gated yard and BBQ area. We offer a beautifully landscaped yard in a quiet and gated community. The apartment home has new flooring and fresh paint. Please tour soon!


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.
8.5
/10
Very Good
With a solid 8.5 out of 10 overall, Hipkins Court Apartments is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, Hipkins Court Apartments has a number of attractive features—namely its Price— so you can be assured your rent will come with a high standard of living.
How we rated Hipkins Court Apartments
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.
Hipkins Court Apartments 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·9A 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.
Hipkins Court Apartments goes above and beyond to provide sought-after conveniences and desirable perks, including dishwasher. Renters looking for popular or luxurious features will find them here—and for that reason, Hipkins Court Apartments receives one of the highest amenities scores.
Location·9A score based on proximity and ease of access to shops, restaurants, schools, and public transportation while considering the desirability of the area.
Hipkins Court Apartments 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·6A 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 Hipkins Court Apartments does not have many hallmark characteristics to highlight, it has some qualities and features that will resonate with a broad range of renters.
Trustworthiness·7A 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.
Hipkins Court Apartments provides some information about the features available in the community and its apartments, making it a reliable option for prospective renters. Renters should ask additional questions about amenities and non-negotiable items they are looking for.

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 Hipkins Court Apartments compares to other nearby properties.

Positives

Middle school nearby
There is a middle school 0.4 mile away

Considerations

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Rent trends in Central Lakes

2-bedroom apartments at Hipkins Court Apartments cost about 12% less than the average rent price for 2-bedroom apartments in Central Lakes.

Median rents as of Jan 24 2026.
Central Lakes
Lakewood
A table of 1-bedroom apartment rental data trends in Lakewood
MonthMedian Rent
February 2024$1,425
March 2024$1,419
April 2024$1,396
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$1,399
A table of 1-bedroom apartment rental data trends in Central Lakes
MonthMedian Rent
February 2024$1,325
March 2024$1,210
April 2024$1,083
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

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Bedrooms

2 bedrooms

Rent-to-income ratio

30%

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Recommended income

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With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $59,800 annually to afford this 2-bedrooms monthly rent price of $1,495.
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Schools near Hipkins Court Apartments

Custer Elementary School

7801 steilacoom blvd sw

lakewood, WA, 98498

PK, K-5Public
C+

Oak Grove Elementary School

8805 steilacoom blvd sw

lakewood, WA, 98498

K-6Public
B+
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Neighborhood

Central Lakes | Lakewood, WA

NEIGHBORHOOD VIBE
Peaceful and quiet
Noise-canceling headphones not required in this mostly noise free area.

Getting around Lakewood near 8605 Hipkins Rd Sw

Walking

6/10
Some shops and stores are within a few minutes.

Driving

7/10
This area is close to freeways and has adequate parking options.

Cycling

7/10
Peddling isn’t a problem with cyclist-friendly streets and bikeable destinations.

Transit

3/10
There are a few mass transit options within the area.

Points of interest for 8605 Hipkins Rd Sw, Lakewood

Groceries

7/10
At least one grocery store within a 15-minute walk

Shopping

4/10
Some shops within walking distance

Cafes

6/10
Some cafés within walking distance

Restaurants

5/10
Some restaurants within walking distance

Primary schools

8/10
At least one elementary school within a 20-minute walk

High schools

8/10
At least one high school within a 10-minute walk

Parks

10/10
Very large amount of park space within a few minutes' walk

Nightlife

4/10
Few or no bars within walking distance

Explore the area around 8605 Hipkins Rd Sw

Safeway
8611 Steilacoom Blvd SW
Chaskas Multicultural Grocery
8805 Bridgeport Way SW
Safeway
10223 Gravelly Lake Dr SW
Fred Meyer
6305 Bridgeport Way W
Walmart Supercenter
7001 Bridgeport Way W

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