Bedroom count
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Last updated on May 21, 2026
Average rent in
Lakewood, CO
Average rent in
Last updated on May 21, 2026
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Property type
Key takeaways for renters
The bottom line
Lakewood, CO rent slipped 3.1% year over year, with a current median of $1,695/month. Renters are seeing a modest month-to-month increase of 2.7%, following a recent trough in February 2026, though rents remain below the peak of $1,872/month in June 2024.
Compared to national trends
Lakewood sits 13.0% more affordable than the $1,949/month national median, offering a mid-tier market with 298 total rentals and a balanced inventory mix across apartment and house types.
Rent ranges by bedroom
Studios in Lakewood rent for about $1,062/month, 1-bedrooms for $1,350/month, and 2-bedrooms at the citywide median of $1,695/month. Larger units reach $2,600/month for 3-bedrooms and $3,198/month for 4+ bedrooms, with houses averaging $2,795/month and apartments $1,606/month.
Neighborhood spotlight
Rooney Valley rents fell 51.4% year over year to $1,700/month across 15 rentals, a large local decline compared to the citywide 3.1% drop. Green Mountain and Denver West also saw declines of 33.8% and 32.0%, respectively, showing pockets of significant cooldown within Lakewood.
Median rent
Median rent in Lakewood
$1,695/mo
3%vs previous year
The average rent in Lakewood is $1,695 per month as of May 2026. This is 13% below the national average rent, or $254 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Lakewood
298
for rent on Zumper.com as of May 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 3% over the last month and have decreased by 3% 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 $1,606, whereas a house costs $2,795. 1-bedroom apartments in Lakewood run $1,395 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,650.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,062 |  2% | 13% | |
1 bedroom | $1,350 | 1% | 2% | |
2 bedroom | $1,695 | 3% | 2% | |
3 bedroom | $2,600 | 2% | 2% | |
4 bedroom | $3,197 | No Change | 2% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Bear Creek | $2,037 | |
Edgewood | $1,585 | |
Eiber | $1,337 | |
Foothills | $1,750 | |
Molholm Two Creeks | $1,492 | |
Morse Park | $1,400 | |
North Alameda | $1,575 | |
South Alameda | $1,953 | |
Thraemoor | $2,050 | |
Union Square | $1,867 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,606 | 2% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,700 | 1% | No Change | |
Houses | $2,795 | 5% | No Change | |
Rooms | $795 | 7% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$1,062
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
13%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,350
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
2%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,695
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
2%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,600
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
2%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$3,197
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
2%
Eiber
Average rent
$1,337
Union Square
Average rent
$1,867
Molholm Two Creeks
Average rent
$1,492
Bear Creek
Average rent
$2,037
Edgewood
Average rent
$1,585
South Alameda
Average rent
$1,953
North Alameda
Average rent
$1,575
Foothills
Average rent
$1,750
Thraemoor
Average rent
$2,050
Morse Park
Average rent
$1,400
Apartments
Average rent
$1,606
Last 30 days
2%
Condos
Average rent
$1,700
Last 30 days
1%
Houses
Average rent
$2,795
Last 30 days
5%
Rooms
Average rent
$795
Last 30 days
7%
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
13%lower than the national median
5%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Lakewood, CO is 8% lower than the median rent in Arvada, CO.
Average rent in nearby cities
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$1,850
1%$1,716
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1%$2,599
$2,795
2%$1,891
42%$1,629
5%$1,900
1%$2,835
6%$2,450
7%$2,190
148%$1,795
15%Discover rentals in Lakewood, CO
4d ago
Lasley house for rent in Lakewood
1285 S Eaton Ct, Lakewood, CO 80232
1 bed
1 bath
$875
$600
Price drop
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.House for rent
Available Jun 1
5d+ ago
Eiber house for rent in Lakewood
679 Allison St, Lakewood, CO 80214
1 bed
1 bath
$750
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.House for rent
Available Jul 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 Feb 10
1d 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
3h ago
Verified
14125 Denver West Cir, Lakewood, CO 80401
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,869–$2,812
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
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
5d+ ago
Verified
7166 W Custer Ave, Lakewood, CO 80226
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,516–$3,361
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.Apartment for rent
3h ago
35 Van Gordon St, Lakewood, CO 80228
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,589–$4,744
Price drop
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
1h ago
Verified
7410 W Warren Cir, Lakewood, CO 80227
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,579–$4,903
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
12419 W 2nd Pl, Lakewood, CO 80228
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,614–$2,293
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
12577 W Dakota Ave, Lakewood, CO 80228
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,650
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
$1,170–$2,581
Price drop
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
13105 W 2nd Pl, Lakewood, CO 80228
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,375–$2,372
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
8h ago
Verified
6273 W Jewell Ave, Lakewood, CO 80232
Studio–1 bed
1 bath
$1,574–$3,017
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
8201 W 9th Ave, Lakewood, CO 80214
2–3 beds
1 bath
$1,445–$1,740
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
12577 W Dakota Ave, Lakewood, CO 80228
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,650
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
9h ago
Verified
12419 W 2nd Pl, Lakewood, CO 80228
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,614–$2,293
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
$1,170–$2,581
Price drop
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
4d ago
Verified
12577 W Dakota Ave, Lakewood, CO 80228
3 beds
2 baths
Call for price
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
2h ago
Verified
2605 S Miller Dr, Lakewood, CO 80227
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,600–$3,075
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 $1,695 per month as of May 16, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Lakewood?
Average rent prices in Lakewood have increased by 3% over the last month and have decreased by 3% since last year.
How does Lakewood rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Lakewood is 13% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $254 less per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Lakewood?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Lakewood are Eiber ($1,337/mo), Morse Park ($1,400/mo), and Molholm Two Creeks ($1,492/mo).
What salary do I need to afford rent in Lakewood?
To comfortably afford rent in Lakewood, you'd need to earn approximately $68,000/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).