Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on September 28, 2026
Average rent in
Lakewood, CA
Average rent in
Last updated on September 28, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Lakewood
$2,945/mo
6%vs previous year
The average rent in Lakewood is $2,945 per month as of September 2026. This is 55% above the national average rent, or $1,045 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Lakewood
27
for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Lakewood rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Lakewood, CA
Average rent prices in Lakewood have decreased by 1% over the last month and have increased by 6% 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
Lakewood, CA
Rent prices in Lakewood vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Lakewood is $2,490, whereas a house costs $4,100. 1-bedroom apartments in Lakewood run $2,090 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,745.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,795 | No Change |  14% | |
1 bedroom | $1,895 | 1% | 18% | |
2 bedroom | $2,760 | 2% | 5% | |
3 bedroom | $3,900 | 1% | No Change | |
4 bedroom | $3,685 | 7% | 19% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Eastern Lakewood | $2,722 | |
Imperial Estates | $2,750 | |
Imperial Estates West | $2,700 | |
Lakewood Country Club Estates | $2,097 | |
Lakewood Estates | $2,895 | |
Lakewood Mutual | $2,172 | |
Lakewood Park | $2,760 | |
Mayfair | $2,195 | |
Sunshine | $2,695 | |
Westgate | $2,130 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $2,490 | 2% | No Change | |
Condos | $2,997 | 2% | No Change | |
Houses | $4,100 | 4% | 5% | |
Rooms | $1,300 | No Change | - |
Studio
Average rent
$1,795
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
14%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,895
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
18%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$2,760
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
5%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$3,900
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
No Change
4 bedroom
Average rent
$3,685
Last 30 days
7%
Last year
19%
Lakewood Mutual
Average rent
$2,172
Lakewood Park
Average rent
$2,760
Mayfair
Average rent
$2,195
Imperial Estates West
Average rent
$2,700
Lakewood Estates
Average rent
$2,895
Eastern Lakewood
Average rent
$2,722
Imperial Estates
Average rent
$2,750
Sunshine
Average rent
$2,695
Lakewood Country Club Estates
Average rent
$2,097
Westgate
Average rent
$2,130
Apartments
Average rent
$2,490
Last 30 days
2%
Condos
Average rent
$2,997
Last 30 days
2%
Houses
Average rent
$4,100
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
5%
Rooms
Average rent
$1,300
The table above reflects average rent prices in Lakewood, CA, 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 Lakewood, CA compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in Lakewood and Bellflower by all bedroom counts and property types.
Lakewood
55%higher than the national median
18%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Lakewood, CA is 31% higher than the median rent in Bellflower, CA.
Average rent in nearby cities
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$2,250
1%$2,372
14%$2,750
6%$2,095
17%$2,250
8%$2,587
4%$3,050
6%$2,445
3%$2,400
5%$2,247
3%$2,500
7%$2,687
5%Discover rentals in Lakewood, CA
2d ago
4905 Castana Ave, Lakewood, CA 90712
Studio–2 beds
1 bath
$2,130–$2,970
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
4122 Deeboyar Ave, Lakewood, CA 90712
2 beds
1 bath
$2,295
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Condo for rent in Lakewood
2 beds
1 bath
$2,495
Condo for rent
2d ago
11556 216th St, Lakewood, CA 90715
2 beds
1 bath
$2,695
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Lakewood Park house for rent in Lakewood
4744 Albury Ave, Lakewood, CA 90713
3 beds
2 baths
$5,750
House for rent
Available Jun 1
5d+ ago
Lakewood Park house for rent in Lakewood
2 beds
1 bath
$4,295
$4,095
Price drop
House for rent
5d+ ago
Lakewood Park house for rent in Lakewood
6029 Del Amo Blvd #NA, Lakewood, CA 90713
2 beds
2 baths
$3,350
House for rent
Available Sep 14
2d ago
5800 South St, Lakewood, CA 90713
1–2 beds
1 bath
$2,445–$2,890
Apartment for rent
16h ago
4907 1/4 Hayter Ave, Lakewood, CA 90712
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,890–$2,840
Apartment for rent
2d ago
4905 Castana Ave, Lakewood, CA 90712
Studio–2 beds
1 bath
$2,130–$2,970
Price drop
Apartment for rent
2d ago
11556 216th St, Lakewood, CA 90715
2 beds
1 bath
$2,695
Apartment for rent
2d ago
5800 South St, Lakewood, CA 90713
1–2 beds
1 bath
$2,445–$2,890
Apartment for rent
16h ago
4907 1/4 Hayter Ave, Lakewood, CA 90712
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,890–$2,840
Apartment for rent
4d ago
5939 South St, Lakewood, CA 90713
Studio
1 bath
$1,525
Apartment for rent
3d ago
4119 Pixie Ave, Lakewood, CA 90712
1 bed
1 bath
$1,725–$1,825
Apartment for rent
2d ago
4905 Castana Ave, Lakewood, CA 90712
Studio–2 beds
1 bath
$2,130–$2,970
Price drop
Apartment for rent
3d ago
4119 Pixie Ave, Lakewood, CA 90712
1 bed
1 bath
$1,725–$1,825
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Condo for rent in Lakewood
2 beds
1 bath
$2,495
Condo for rent
4d ago
4905 Castana Ave, Lakewood, CA 90712
2 beds
1 bath
$2,760
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
4122 Deeboyar Ave, Lakewood, CA 90712
2 beds
1 bath
$2,295
Apartment for rent
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Frequently asked questions for Lakewood, CA
Quick answers to common questions about the Lakewood rental market.
How much is rent in Lakewood?
The average rent in Lakewood is $2,945 per month as of September 26, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Lakewood?
Average rent prices in Lakewood have decreased by 1% over the last month and have increased by 6% since last year.
How does Lakewood rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Lakewood is 55% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,045 more per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Lakewood?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Lakewood are Lakewood Country Club Estates ($2,097/mo), Westgate ($2,130/mo), and Lakewood Mutual ($2,172/mo).
What salary do I need to afford rent in Lakewood?
To comfortably afford rent in Lakewood, you'd need to earn approximately $118,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Lakewood?
August offers the lowest rents in Lakewood while September sees peak pricing, creating about a 10% difference between the months. October and December experience less competition among renters compared to the high-demand months of May and July.
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).