Last updated on June 28, 2026

Average rent in
Lakewood, CA

Median rent

Median rent in Lakewood

$2,952/mo

increased by18%

vs previous year

The average rent in Lakewood is $2,952 per month as of June 2026. This is 51% above the national average rent, or $1,002 more per month.

$3.13

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Lakewood

26

for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Lakewood rentals at each price point

50%38%25%13%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in Lakewood, CA

Average rent prices in Lakewood have increased by 1% over the last month and have increased by 18% 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 $2,587, whereas a house costs $3,925. 1-bedroom apartments in Lakewood run $2,070 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,600.

Listings

Studio

$1,595

6%

9%

1 bedroom

$2,015

1%

2%

2 bedroom

$2,600

2%

2%

3 bedroom

$3,850

1%

4%

4 bedroom

$6,200

12%

364%

Studio

Average rent

$1,595

Last 30 days

6%

Last year

9%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,015

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

2%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,600

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

2%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$3,850

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

4%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$6,200

Last 30 days

12%

Last year

364%

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

Median rent price$2,952
increased by51%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,400
increased by23%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Lakewood, CA is 23% higher than the median rent in Bellflower, CA.

Discover rentals in Lakewood, CA

4122 Deeboyar Ave - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

8.6

Very good

4122 Deeboyar Ave

4122 Deeboyar Ave, Lakewood, CA 90712

2 beds

1 bath

$2,395

Apartment for rent

4561 Adenmoor Ave #1 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Lakewood Park apartment for rent in Lakewood

2 beds

1 bath

$2,600

Apartment for rent

Available Jul 1

5844 Autry Ave - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Mayfair apartment for rent in Lakewood

3 beds

1 bath

$3,300

Apartment for rent

Available Jul 1

20817 Ely Ave - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Imperial Estates house for rent in Lakewood

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 $2,952 per month as of June 27, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Lakewood?

Average rent prices in Lakewood have increased by 1% over the last month and have increased by 18% since last year.

How does Lakewood rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Lakewood is 51% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,002 more per month.

Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Lakewood?

The most affordable neighborhoods in Lakewood are Lakewood Mutual ($2,245/mo), Sunshine ($2,610/mo), and Lakewood Park ($2,645/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?

Lakewood, Colorado's 2025 rental market shows one-bedroom apartments averaging around $1,900 per month, while two-bedroom units rent for around $2,700 monthly. These figures reflect current market conditions with one-bedrooms experiencing a decline and two-bedrooms seeing a modest increase from the previous 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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