Last updated on June 14, 2026

Average rent in
Lacey, WA

Key takeaways for renters

  • The bottom line

    Lacey, WA rent rose 8.8% year over year, with a current median of $2,388/month. Renters today are paying $115 more per month on average than last year, while month-to-month rent is essentially unchanged.

  • Lacey runs 22.4% more expensive than the $1,950/month national median, placing it above the national average in rental cost for a smaller metro with 78 total rentals.

  • Price ranges

    Studios in Lacey rent for $1,554/month, 1-bedrooms for $1,575/month, and 2-bedrooms for $1,785/month, with 3-bedrooms at $2,625/month and 4+ bedrooms at $2,900/month. Houses command a median of $2,700/month, while apartments sit at $1,725/month, reflecting distinct price tiers across property types.

Median rent

Median rent in Lacey

$2,387/mo

increased by9%

vs previous year

The average rent in Lacey is $2,387 per month as of June 2026. This is 22% above the national average rent, or $437 more per month.

$1.72

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Lacey

78

for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Lacey rentals at each price point

80%60%40%20%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in Lacey, WA

Average rent prices in Lacey have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 9% since last year.

Rent trends

Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.

Compare rent prices in Lacey, WA

Rent prices in Lacey vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Lacey is $1,725, whereas a house costs $2,700. 1-bedroom apartments in Lacey run $1,688 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,750.

Listings

Studio

$1,554

21%

126%

1 bedroom

$1,575

5%

9%

2 bedroom

$1,785

1%

2%

3 bedroom

$2,625

2%

1%

4 bedroom

$2,900

2%

1%

Studio

Average rent

$1,554

Last 30 days

21%

Last year

126%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,575

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

9%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,785

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

2%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,625

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

1%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,900

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

1%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Lacey, WA, broken down by the number of bedrooms, neighborhoods, and property types. The availability of data for each category is dependent on market inventory and will adjust depending on your selected filters.

How does rent in Lacey, WA compare to other cities?

Compare median rent prices in Lacey and Dupont by all bedroom counts and property types.

Lacey

Median rent price$2,387
increased by22%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,550
increased by31%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Lacey, WA is 6% lower than the median rent in Dupont, WA.

Discover rentals in Lacey, WA

Reserve at Lacey 55+ Active Senior Living - Photo 1 of 1
Age restricted
Rent special

1d ago

7.8

Very good

Reserve at Lacey 55+ Active Senior Living

6110 Pacific Ave Se, Lacey, WA 98503

1–2 beds

1 bath

$1,213–$1,459

Apartment for rent

P129B - Photo 1 of 1

5h ago

7.9

Very good

P129B

905 Webb St Se, Lacey, WA 98503

2 beds

1 bath

$1,250

Apartment for rent

2810 Ruddell Rd Se - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Lacey

2 beds

1 bath

$1,270

Apartment for rent

R44 Woodland Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

8.5

Very good

R44 Woodland Apartments

712 Enterprise Dr Ne, Lacey, WA 98516

2 beds

1 bath

$1,550

Apartment for rent

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Frequently asked questions for Lacey, WA

Quick answers to common questions about the Lacey rental market.

How much is rent in Lacey?

The average rent in Lacey is $2,387 per month as of June 13, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Lacey?

Average rent prices in Lacey have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 9% since last year.

How does Lacey rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Lacey is 22% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $437 more per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Lacey?

To comfortably afford rent in Lacey, you'd need to earn approximately $96,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

When is the best time of year to rent in Lacey?

Lacey's 2025 rental market shows one-bedroom apartments averaging around $1,600 per month, while two-bedroom units average around $1,900 monthly. These figures represent the current market conditions across the city's rental inventory.

Methodology

Rent prices are based on Zumper's rental listings from the past 30 days. Median rent is calculated across all available listings and property types on the platform. If you filter the page by bedroom count or property type, the pricing throughout the page will update automatically to reflect that segment of the rental market.

Household and population data come from the U.S. Census Bureau. Cost-of-living data is sourced from the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living Index (COLI).

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