Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on August 22, 2026
Average rent in
Lakewood, CO
Average rent in
Last updated on August 22, 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 $1,700/month. Renters see a modest 1.5% increase compared to last year, with the dollar change being negligible.
Compared to national trends
Lakewood is 11.7% more affordable than the $1,925/month national median, positioning it as a mid-tier metro with moderate rental prices and a total of 321 total rentals available.
Rent ranges by bedroom
Studios rent for about $999/month, 1-bedrooms around $1,311/month, and 2-bedrooms at the city median of $1,700/month. Larger units include 3-bedrooms at $2,550/month and 4+ bedrooms at $3,198/month.
Median rent
Median rent in Lakewood
$1,700/mo
1%vs previous year
The average rent in Lakewood is $1,700 per month as of August 2026. This is 12% below the national average rent, or $225 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Lakewood
321
for rent on Zumper.com as of August 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Lakewood rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Lakewood, CO
Average rent prices in Lakewood have remained the same over the last month and have increased 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 $1,601, whereas a house costs $2,700. 1-bedroom apartments in Lakewood run $1,361 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,669.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $999 |  2% | 8% | |
1 bedroom | $1,311 | 2% | 1% | |
2 bedroom | $1,700 | 1% | No Change | |
3 bedroom | $2,550 | 4% | 1% | |
4 bedroom | $3,197 | 2% | 9% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Applewood | $1,985 | |
Bear Creek | $2,077 | |
Edgewood | $1,350 | |
Eiber | $1,322 | |
Lasley | $2,123 | |
Molholm Two Creeks | $1,425 | |
North Alameda | $2,022 | |
South Alameda | $2,221 | |
Thraemoor | $2,150 | |
Union Square | $1,750 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,601 | 1% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,750 | 8% | No Change | |
Houses | $2,700 | 2% | No Change | |
Rooms | $825 | 7% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$999
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
8%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,311
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
1%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,700
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
No Change
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,550
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
1%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$3,197
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
9%
Eiber
Average rent
$1,322
Molholm Two Creeks
Average rent
$1,425
Union Square
Average rent
$1,750
Edgewood
Average rent
$1,350
South Alameda
Average rent
$2,221
Bear Creek
Average rent
$2,077
Lasley
Average rent
$2,123
North Alameda
Average rent
$2,022
Applewood
Average rent
$1,985
Thraemoor
Average rent
$2,150
Apartments
Average rent
$1,601
Last 30 days
1%
Condos
Average rent
$1,750
Last 30 days
8%
Houses
Average rent
$2,700
Last 30 days
2%
Rooms
Average rent
$825
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
12%lower than the national median
4%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.
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55%Discover rentals in Lakewood, CO
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
Daniels house for rent in Lakewood
11911 W 13th Ave, Lakewood, CO 80401
1 bed
1 bath
$770
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.House for rent
Available Jun 18
3d ago
1160 S Allison St, Lakewood, CO 80232
1–2 beds
1 bath
$975–$1,211
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 apartment for rent in Lakewood
7500 W 20th Ave, Lakewood, CO 80214
2 beds
1 bath
$1,195
$1,095
Price drop
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Jul 29
1d ago
Verified
7410 W Warren Cir, Lakewood, CO 80227
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,582–$4,499
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.Apartment for rent
3d ago
Rooney Valley house for rent in Lakewood
4 beds
3.5 baths
$5,500
$5,000
Price drop
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.House for rent
10h ago
Verified
14125 Denver West Cir, Lakewood, CO 80401
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,684–$2,657
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
1d ago
Verified
7410 W Warren Cir, Lakewood, CO 80227
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,582–$4,499
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.Apartment for rent
3h ago
Verified
12419 W 2nd Pl, Lakewood, CO 80228
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,674–$3,392
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
4h ago
Verified
10555 W Jewell Ave, Lakewood, CO 80232
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,319–$2,815
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
11h ago
Verified
12577 W Dakota Ave, Lakewood, CO 80228
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,675–$2,150
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
$1,355–$2,295
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–$1,550
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 Aug 21
8h ago
Verified
30 S Holman Way, Lakewood, CO 80401
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,180–$2,104
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 Nov 1
1d ago
Verified
12160 W Nevada Dr, Lakewood, CO 80228
1–3 beds
1 bath
$1,299–$1,745
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
7410 W Warren Cir, Lakewood, CO 80227
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,582–$4,499
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.Apartment for rent
3h ago
Verified
12419 W 2nd Pl, Lakewood, CO 80228
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,674–$3,392
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
4h ago
Verified
10555 W Jewell Ave, Lakewood, CO 80232
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,319–$2,815
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
12577 W Dakota Ave, Lakewood, CO 80228
3 beds
2 baths
$2,150
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.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 $1,700 per month as of August 15, 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 1% since last year.
How does Lakewood rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Lakewood is 12% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $225 less per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Lakewood?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Lakewood are Eiber ($1,322/mo), Edgewood ($1,350/mo), and Molholm Two Creeks ($1,425/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?
December offers the best rental deals in Lakewood with the lowest rents of the year, running about 8% below June prices. November is also favorable with the least competitive market conditions.
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).