Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on November 12, 2026
Average rent in
Lakewood, CA
Average rent in
Last updated on November 12, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Lakewood
$2,995/mo
15%vs previous year
The average rent in Lakewood is $2,995 per month as of November 2026. This is 58% above the national average rent, or $1,095 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Lakewood
21
for rent on Zumper.com as of November 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 3% over the last month and have increased by 15% 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 $2,295, whereas a house costs $3,937. 1-bedroom apartments in Lakewood run $2,015 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,580.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,672 | No Change |  11% | |
1 bedroom | $1,999 | 1% | 8% | |
2 bedroom | $2,855 | No Change | 2% | |
3 bedroom | $3,937 | 2% | 9% | |
4 bedroom | $4,687 | 2% | 17% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Eastern Lakewood | $2,850 | |
Imperial Estates | $3,000 | |
Imperial Estates West | $2,795 | |
Lakewood Gardens | $2,075 | |
Lakewood Manor | $2,800 | |
Lakewood Mutual | $2,245 | |
Lakewood Park | $2,795 | |
Mayfair | $2,795 | |
Sunshine | $3,100 | |
Westgate | $2,045 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $2,295 | No Change | 4% | |
Condos | $2,995 | No Change | 5% | |
Houses | $3,937 | No Change | 25% |
Studio
Average rent
$1,672
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
11%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,999
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
8%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$2,855
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
2%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$3,937
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
9%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$4,687
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
17%
Lakewood Mutual
Average rent
$2,245
Mayfair
Average rent
$2,795
Lakewood Park
Average rent
$2,795
Eastern Lakewood
Average rent
$2,850
Imperial Estates West
Average rent
$2,795
Lakewood Gardens
Average rent
$2,075
Sunshine
Average rent
$3,100
Imperial Estates
Average rent
$3,000
Westgate
Average rent
$2,045
Lakewood Manor
Average rent
$2,800
Apartments
Average rent
$2,295
Last year
4%
Condos
Average rent
$2,995
Last year
5%
Houses
Average rent
$3,937
Last year
25%
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
58%higher than the national median
25%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Lakewood, CA is 26% higher than the median rent in Bellflower, CA.
Average rent in nearby cities
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$2,369
8%$2,495
$2,800
7%$2,095
6%$2,200
8%$2,595
8%$3,195
$2,440
2%$2,262
6%$2,400
3%$2,282
1%$2,800
7%Discover rentals in Lakewood, CA
21h ago
20819 Elaine Ave, Lakewood, CA 90715
2 beds
1 bath
$2,395
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.Apartment for rent
2d ago
11441 216th St, Lakewood, CA 90715
2 beds
2 baths
$2,650
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.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Eastern Lakewood townhouse for rent in Lakewood
20806 Seine Ave #3, Lakewood, CA 90715
2 beds
2 baths
$2,700
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.House for rent
Available Nov 23
5d+ ago
4108 Deeboyar Ave, Lakewood, CA 90712
2 beds
1 bath
$2,795
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.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Lakewood Mutual house for rent in Lakewood
2 beds
1 bath
$3,595
Price dropped $155Fees 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.House for rent
2d ago
4905 Castana Ave, Lakewood, CA 90712
Studio–2 beds
1 bath
$2,190–$3,050
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.Apartment for rent
18h ago
4907 1/4 Hayter Ave, Lakewood, CA 90712
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,900–$3,260
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.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
5800 South St, Lakewood, CA 90713
1 bed
1 bath
$2,445
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.Apartment for rent
18h ago
4907 1/4 Hayter Ave, Lakewood, CA 90712
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,900–$3,260
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.Apartment for rent
2d ago
11441 216th St, Lakewood, CA 90715
2 beds
2 baths
$2,650
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.Apartment for rent
2d ago
Lakewood Park house for rent in Lakewood
5533 Autry Ave, Lakewood, CA 90712
4 beds
2 baths
$4,395
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.House for rent
Available Nov 25
2d ago
4905 Castana Ave, Lakewood, CA 90712
Studio–2 beds
1 bath
$2,190–$3,050
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.Apartment for rent
18h ago
4907 1/4 Hayter Ave, Lakewood, CA 90712
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,900–$3,260
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.Apartment for rent
2d ago
4905 Castana Ave, Lakewood, CA 90712
Studio–2 beds
1 bath
$2,190–$3,050
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.Apartment for rent
21h ago
20819 Elaine Ave, Lakewood, CA 90715
2 beds
1 bath
$2,395
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.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
5800 South St, Lakewood, CA 90713
1 bed
1 bath
$2,445
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.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Mayfair condo for rent in Lakewood
4816 Hedda St #1, Lakewood, CA 90712
3 beds
2 baths
$3,600
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.Condo for rent
Available Oct 1
5d+ ago
Lakewood Mutual house for rent in Lakewood
2 beds
1 bath
$3,595
Price dropped $155Fees 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.House 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 $2,995 per month as of November 7, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Lakewood?
Average rent prices in Lakewood have decreased by 3% over the last month and have increased by 15% since last year.
How does Lakewood rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Lakewood is 58% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,095 more per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Lakewood?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Lakewood are Westgate ($2,045/mo), Lakewood Gardens ($2,075/mo), and Lakewood Mutual ($2,245/mo).
What salary do I need to afford rent in Lakewood?
To comfortably afford rent in Lakewood, you'd need to earn approximately $120,000/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).