Bedroom count
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Last updated on July 5, 2026
Average rent in
Lakewood, CO
Average rent in
Last updated on July 5, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
The bottom line
Lakewood, CO rent is essentially flat year over year, with a current median of $1,677/month. Despite a modest 1.4% decline from last year, rent rose 1.8% month over month, reflecting recent upward momentum in the market.
Compared to national trends
Lakewood sits 14.0% more affordable than the $1,950/month national median, offering a moderately priced market for renters with 349 total rentals available.
Price ranges
Studios in Lakewood rent for about $1,025/month, 1-bedrooms for $1,365/month, and 2-bedrooms for $1,678/month, with 3-bedrooms and larger units reaching $2,550/month and $3,198/month respectively. Houses carry a median rent of $2,682/month compared to $1,600/month for apartments.
Neighborhood spotlight
Lasley rents fell 22.3% year over year to $1,549/month, Denver West declined 21.4% to $1,847/month, and Carmody dropped 20.2% to $1,950/month. These declines contrast with the broadly flat citywide trend and show localized cooldowns in these neighborhoods.
Median rent
Median rent in Lakewood
$1,677/mo
1%vs previous year
The average rent in Lakewood is $1,677 per month as of July 2026. This is 14% below the national average rent, or $273 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Lakewood
349
for rent on Zumper.com as of July 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Lakewood rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Lakewood, CO
Average rent prices in Lakewood have increased by 2% over the last month and have decreased by 1% 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, CO
Rent prices in Lakewood vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Lakewood is $1,600, whereas a house costs $2,682. 1-bedroom apartments in Lakewood run $1,400 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,650.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,025 | No Change | 10% | |
1 bedroom | $1,365 | 1% | 2% | |
2 bedroom | $1,678 |  1% | 1% | |
3 bedroom | $2,550 | No Change | No Change | |
4 bedroom | $3,197 | 4% | 15% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Bear Creek | $2,000 | |
Edgewood | $1,395 | |
Eiber | $1,300 | |
Foothills | $1,653 | |
Lasley | $1,549 | |
Molholm Two Creeks | $1,525 | |
Morse Park | $1,300 | |
North Alameda | $1,750 | |
South Alameda | $2,089 | |
Union Square | $1,779 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,600 | No Change | No Change | |
Condos | $1,800 | 4% | No Change | |
Houses | $2,682 | 3% | No Change | |
Rooms | $645 | 9% | 17% |
Studio
Average rent
$1,025
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
10%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,365
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
2%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,678
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
1%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,550
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
No Change
4 bedroom
Average rent
$3,197
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
15%
Molholm Two Creeks
Average rent
$1,525
Eiber
Average rent
$1,300
Union Square
Average rent
$1,779
Bear Creek
Average rent
$2,000
Edgewood
Average rent
$1,395
South Alameda
Average rent
$2,089
North Alameda
Average rent
$1,750
Morse Park
Average rent
$1,300
Foothills
Average rent
$1,653
Lasley
Average rent
$1,549
Apartments
Average rent
$1,600
Last 30 days
No Change
Condos
Average rent
$1,800
Last 30 days
4%
Houses
Average rent
$2,682
Last 30 days
3%
Rooms
Average rent
$645
Last 30 days
9%
Last year
17%
The table above reflects average rent prices in Lakewood, CO, 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, CO compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in Lakewood and Arvada by all bedroom counts and property types.
Lakewood
14%lower than the national median
13%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Lakewood, CO is 1% lower than the median rent in Arvada, CO.
Average rent in nearby cities
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$1,700
2%$1,759
3%$2,500
7%$2,797
4%$2,500
2%$1,930
67%$1,657
$1,915
2%$2,850
6%$2,197
5%$2,207
197%$1,699
43%Discover rentals in Lakewood, CO
5d+ ago
Lasley house for rent in Lakewood
1228 S Lamar St, Lakewood, CO 80232
4 beds
2 baths
$700
$600
Price drop
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.House for rent
Available Jun 15
5d+ ago
Lasley house for rent in Lakewood
1285 S Eaton Ct, Lakewood, CO 80232
1 bed
1 bath
$600
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.House for rent
Available Jun 1
5d+ ago
North Alameda house for rent in Lakewood
355 Gray St, Lakewood, CO 80226
1 bed
1 bath
$750
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.House for rent
Available Jun 1
3d ago
9905 W 21st Ave, Lakewood, CO 80215
1–2 beds
1 bath
$995–$1,100
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Rooney Valley house for rent in Lakewood
4 beds
3.5 baths
$5,750
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.House for rent
5d+ ago
Denver West apartment for rent in Lakewood
1855 Denver West Ct, Lakewood, CO 80401
2 beds
2 baths
$4,364
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
8h ago
Verified
14125 Denver West Cir #2427A, Lakewood, CO 80401
2 beds
2 baths
$3,985
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Edgewood house for rent in Lakewood
2110 Vance St, Lakewood, CO 80214
3 beds
2 baths
$3,715
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.House for rent
Available Jun 22
9h ago
Verified
7410 W Warren Cir, Lakewood, CO 80227
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,649–$4,723
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
12419 W 2nd Pl, Lakewood, CO 80228
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,537–$3,257
Price drop
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
12577 W Dakota Ave, Lakewood, CO 80228
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,675
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
10555 W Jewell Ave, Lakewood, CO 80232
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,304–$2,703
Price drop
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
12419 W 2nd Pl, Lakewood, CO 80228
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,537–$3,257
Price drop
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
13105 W 2nd Pl, Lakewood, CO 80228
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,365–$2,372
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
420 S Depew St, Lakewood, CO 80226
2 beds
2 baths
$1,499
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.Apartment for rent
Available Jul 5
2d ago
Verified
6273 W Jewell Ave, Lakewood, CO 80232
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,520–$3,157
Price drop
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.Apartment for rent
9h ago
Verified
7410 W Warren Cir, Lakewood, CO 80227
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,649–$4,723
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
12419 W 2nd Pl, Lakewood, CO 80228
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,537–$3,257
Price drop
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
10555 W Jewell Ave, Lakewood, CO 80232
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,304–$2,703
Price drop
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
22h ago
Verified
2605 S Miller Dr, Lakewood, CO 80227
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,575–$3,100
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.Apartment for rent
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Frequently asked questions for Lakewood, CO
Quick answers to common questions about the Lakewood rental market.
How much is rent in Lakewood?
The average rent in Lakewood is $1,677 per month as of July 4, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Lakewood?
Average rent prices in Lakewood have increased by 2% over the last month and have decreased by 1% since last year.
How does Lakewood rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Lakewood is 14% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $273 less per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Lakewood?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Lakewood are Eiber ($1,300/mo), Morse Park ($1,300/mo), and Edgewood ($1,395/mo).
What salary do I need to afford rent in Lakewood?
To comfortably afford rent in Lakewood, you'd need to earn approximately $67,000/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's 2025 rental market shows one-bedroom apartments averaging around $1,500 per month, while two-bedroom units average around $1,800 monthly. These figures reflect current pricing across the city's rental inventory.
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).