Last updated on July 30, 2026

Average rent in
Lacey, WA

Key takeaways for renters

  • The bottom line

    Lacey, WA rent rose 2.2% year over year, with a current median of $2,350/month. Renters today are paying $30 more per month on average than last year, while month-to-month rent is essentially flat.

  • Lacey runs 21.8% more expensive than the $1,930/month national median, placing it in the higher price tier among metros with a total of 88 total rentals available.

  • Rent ranges by bedroom

    Studios in Lacey sit around $1,352/month, 1-bedrooms around $1,575/month, 2-bedrooms around $1,995/month, 3-bedrooms around $2,600/month, and 4+ bedrooms around $3,000/month. This range reflects the variety of rental options by bedroom count.

Median rent

Median rent in Lacey

$2,350/mo

increased by2%

vs previous year

The average rent in Lacey is $2,350 per month as of July 2026. This is 22% above the national average rent, or $420 more per month.

$1.70

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Lacey

88

for rent on Zumper.com as of July 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 2% 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 $1,775, whereas a house costs $2,700. 1-bedroom apartments in Lacey run $1,575 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,775.

Listings

Studio

$1,352

2%

8%

1 bedroom

$1,575

No Change

1%

2 bedroom

$1,995

1%

4%

3 bedroom

$2,600

No Change

No Change

4 bedroom

$3,000

3%

No Change

Studio

Average rent

$1,352

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

8%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,575

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

1%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,995

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

4%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,600

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

No Change

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,000

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

No Change

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$2,350
increased by22%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,775
increased by44%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Lacey, WA is 15% lower than the median rent in Dupont, WA.

Discover rentals in Lacey, WA

Shadow Wood Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

7.9

Very good

Shadow Wood Apartments

402 Golf Club Rd Se, Lacey, WA 98503

2 beds

1 bath

$1,165

Apartment for rent

P129B - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

7.9

Very good

P129B

905 Webb St Se, Lacey, WA 98503

2 beds

1 bath

$1,250–$1,300

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

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

5d+ ago

7.8

Very good

Reserve at Lacey 55+ Active Senior Living

6110 Pacific Ave Se, Lacey, WA 98503

2 beds

1 bath

$1,299

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 $2,350 per month as of July 25, 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 2% 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 $420 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 $94,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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

Based on Zumper's July 2026 data, one-bedroom apartments in Lacey average around $1,620/month and two-bedrooms approximately $1,830/month.

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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