Last updated on October 28, 2026

Average rent in
Lacey, WA

Key takeaways for renters

  • Where Lacey rent stands today

    Lacey, WA rent rose 3.1% year over year, with a current median of $2,295/month. Renters today are paying $70 more per month on average than last year, with month-to-month rent essentially flat in recent months.

  • Lacey runs 20.8% more expensive than the $1,900/month national median, placing it above average in cost among U.S. metros despite a small total rental inventory of 92 units.

  • Price ranges

    Studios in Lacey rent for $950/month, 1-bedrooms for $1,516/month, and 2-bedrooms for $1,795/month, with 3-bedrooms at $2,600/month and 4+ bedrooms at $3,000/month. These figures show the range renters face across bedroom sizes in the city.

Median rent

Median rent in Lacey

$2,295/mo

increased by3%

vs previous year

The average rent in Lacey is $2,295 per month as of October 2026. This is 21% above the national average rent, or $395 more per month.

$1.65

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Lacey

92

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Lacey rentals at each price point

75%56%38%19%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 3% 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 $1,730, whereas a house costs $2,700. 1-bedroom apartments in Lacey run $1,625 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,750.

Listings

Studio

$950

No Change

23%

1 bedroom

$1,516

3%

1%

2 bedroom

$1,795

1%

5%

3 bedroom

$2,600

No Change

4%

4 bedroom

$3,000

No Change

3%

Studio

Average rent

$950

Last year

23%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,516

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

1%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,795

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

5%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,600

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

4%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,000

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

3%

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$2,295
increased by21%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,700
increased by42%

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

6946 Axis St Se - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Lacey

Rooms for rent

6946 Axis St Se, Lacey, WA 98513

1 bed

1 bath

$900

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
P129B - Photo 1 of 1

21h ago

8.6

Very good

P129B

905 Webb St Se, Lacey, WA 98503

2 beds

1 bath

$1,250–$1,300

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
2810 Ruddell Rd Se - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Lacey

2 beds

1 bath

$1,270

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
Reserve at Lacey 55+ Active Senior Living - Photo 1 of 1
Age restricted
Rent special

17h ago

9

Excellent

Reserve at Lacey 55+ Active Senior Living

6110 Pacific Ave Se, Lacey, WA 98503

2 beds

1 bath

$1,304–$1,533

Total Monthly Price. The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.

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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 $2,295 per month as of October 24, 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 3% since last year.

How does Lacey rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Lacey is 21% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $395 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 $92,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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

April offers the lowest rents in Lacey, running about 7.2% below October prices, which see the highest rent of the year.

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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