Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on August 12, 2026
Average rent in
Lakewood, CA
Average rent in
Last updated on August 12, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Lakewood
$2,965/mo
9%vs previous year
The average rent in Lakewood is $2,965 per month as of August 2026. This is 54% above the national average rent, or $1,040 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Lakewood
32
for rent on Zumper.com as of August 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Lakewood rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Lakewood, CA
Average rent prices in Lakewood 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
Lakewood, CA
Rent prices in Lakewood vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Lakewood is $2,525, whereas a house costs $3,925. 1-bedroom apartments in Lakewood run $2,015 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,695.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,843 | 2% | - | |
1 bedroom | $1,997 |  3% | 13% | |
2 bedroom | $2,795 | 2% | No Change | |
3 bedroom | $3,995 | 1% | 7% | |
4 bedroom | $5,800 | 19% | 136% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Carson Park | $4,047 | |
Eastern Lakewood | $2,795 | |
Imperial Estates | $2,655 | |
Imperial Estates West | $2,850 | |
Lakewood Country Club Estates | $1,900 | |
Lakewood Gardens | $2,500 | |
Lakewood Mutual | $2,295 | |
Lakewood Park | $2,737 | |
Mayfair | $2,500 | |
Sunshine | $2,705 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $2,525 | 1% | No Change | |
Condos | $2,995 | 5% | No Change | |
Houses | $3,925 | 6% | No Change | |
Rooms | $1,200 | 1% | - |
Studio
Average rent
$1,843
Last 30 days
2%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,997
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
13%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$2,795
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
No Change
3 bedroom
Average rent
$3,995
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
7%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$5,800
Last 30 days
19%
Last year
136%
Lakewood Mutual
Average rent
$2,295
Lakewood Park
Average rent
$2,737
Mayfair
Average rent
$2,500
Eastern Lakewood
Average rent
$2,795
Imperial Estates West
Average rent
$2,850
Carson Park
Average rent
$4,047
Lakewood Gardens
Average rent
$2,500
Imperial Estates
Average rent
$2,655
Sunshine
Average rent
$2,705
Lakewood Country Club Estates
Average rent
$1,900
Apartments
Average rent
$2,525
Last 30 days
1%
Condos
Average rent
$2,995
Last 30 days
5%
Houses
Average rent
$3,925
Last 30 days
6%
Rooms
Average rent
$1,200
Last 30 days
1%
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
54%higher than the national median
21%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Lakewood, CA is 27% higher than the median rent in Bellflower, CA.
Average rent in nearby cities
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$2,332
4%$2,447
5%$2,750
3%$1,895
11%$2,250
7%$2,552
2%$3,227
4%$2,481
7%$2,350
5%$2,195
8%$2,254
7%$2,600
4%Discover rentals in Lakewood, CA
4d ago
11441 216th St, Lakewood, CA 90715
2 beds
2 baths
$2,650
Apartment for rent
19h ago
11556 216th St, Lakewood, CA 90715
2 beds
1 bath
$2,695
Apartment for rent
2d ago
4119 Levelside Ave, Lakewood, CA 90712
2 beds
1 bath
$2,695
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Imperial Estates condo for rent in Lakewood
3 beds
2 baths
$2,995
Condo for rent
5d+ ago
Sunshine house for rent in Lakewood
20608 Vendale Dr, Lakewood, CA 90715
4 beds
3 baths
$8,000
$7,000
Price drop
House for rent
Available Aug 4
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 Aug 8
3d ago
4905 Castana Ave, Lakewood, CA 90712
1 bed
1 bath
$2,615
Apartment for rent
22h ago
4907 1/4 Hayter Ave, Lakewood, CA 90712
Studio–2 beds
1 bath
$1,890–$2,575
Price drop
Apartment for rent
19h ago
11556 216th St, Lakewood, CA 90715
2 beds
1 bath
$2,695
Apartment for rent
22h ago
4907 1/4 Hayter Ave, Lakewood, CA 90712
Studio–2 beds
1 bath
$1,890–$2,575
Price drop
Apartment for rent
1d ago
5800 South St, Lakewood, CA 90713
2 beds
1 bath
$2,880–$2,995
Apartment for rent
3d ago
4905 Castana Ave, Lakewood, CA 90712
1 bed
1 bath
$2,615
Apartment for rent
22h ago
4907 1/4 Hayter Ave, Lakewood, CA 90712
Studio–2 beds
1 bath
$1,890–$2,575
Price drop
Apartment for rent
3d ago
4905 Castana Ave, Lakewood, CA 90712
1 bed
1 bath
$2,615
Apartment for rent
4d ago
4119 Pixie Ave, Lakewood, CA 90712
1 bed
1 bath
$1,725
Apartment for rent
19h ago
11556 216th St, Lakewood, CA 90715
2 beds
1 bath
$2,695
Apartment for rent
4d ago
4119 Pixie Ave, Lakewood, CA 90712
1 bed
1 bath
$1,725
Apartment for rent
1d ago
4907 1/4 Hayter Ave, Lakewood, CA 90712
2 beds
1 bath
$2,475–$2,515
Price drop
Apartment for rent
3d ago
20703 Roseton Ave, Lakewood, CA 90715
2 beds
1 bath
$2,795
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Sunshine house for rent in Lakewood
20608 Vendale Dr, Lakewood, CA 90715
4 beds
3 baths
$8,000
$7,000
Price drop
House for rent
Available Aug 4
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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 $2,965 per month as of August 8, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Lakewood?
Average rent prices in Lakewood have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 9% since last year.
How does Lakewood rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Lakewood is 54% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,040 more per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Lakewood?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Lakewood are Lakewood Country Club Estates ($1,900/mo), Lakewood Mutual ($2,295/mo), and Mayfair ($2,500/mo).
What salary do I need to afford rent in Lakewood?
To comfortably afford rent in Lakewood, you'd need to earn approximately $119,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Lakewood?
Based on Zumper's July 2026 data, one-bedroom apartments in Lakewood average around $1,940/month and two-bedrooms approximately $2,770/month. One-bedrooms remained relatively stable year over year while two-bedrooms climbed 3.8%.
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).