Bedroom count
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Last updated on October 5, 2026
Average rent in
Lakewood, CO
Average rent in
Last updated on October 5, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
The bottom line
Lakewood, CO rent slipped modestly year over year, with a current median of $1,675/month. The $11 monthly difference from last year is negligible, indicating a slight cooling in rents rather than a stable market.
Compared to national trends
Lakewood sits 11.8% more affordable than the $1,900/month national median, offering a moderately priced market with 327 total rentals available.
Rent ranges by bedroom
Studios in Lakewood rent for about $1,072/month, 1-bedrooms for $1,365/month, 2-bedrooms for $1,700/month, 3-bedrooms for $2,663/month, and 4+ bedrooms for $3,150/month. This range reflects the diversity of unit sizes available to renters.
Neighborhood spotlight
Glennon Heights rents rose 35.1% year over year to $2,500/month, contrasting with the citywide modest decline. Meanwhile, Creighton and Kendrick Lake saw declines of -22.8% and -21.4%, respectively, showing varied neighborhood dynamics in Lakewood.
Median rent
Median rent in Lakewood
$1,675/mo
1%vs previous year
The average rent in Lakewood is $1,675 per month as of October 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
327
for rent on Zumper.com as of October 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 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 $1,599, whereas a house costs $2,662. 1-bedroom apartments in Lakewood run $1,440 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,675.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,072 |  8% | 12% | |
1 bedroom | $1,365 | No Change | 1% | |
2 bedroom | $1,700 | 1% | 1% | |
3 bedroom | $2,663 | 5% | 4% | |
4 bedroom | $3,150 | 3% | 6% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Bear Creek | $1,918 | |
Edgewood | $1,369 | |
Eiber | $1,300 | |
Lasley | $1,982 | |
Molholm Two Creeks | $1,446 | |
Morse Park | $1,400 | |
North Alameda | $1,355 | |
South Alameda | $1,992 | |
Thraemoor | $1,822 | |
Union Square | $1,765 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,599 | 1% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,750 | 7% | No Change | |
Houses | $2,662 | 1% | No Change | |
Rooms | $965 | 1% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$1,072
Last 30 days
8%
Last year
12%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,365
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
1%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,700
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
1%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,663
Last 30 days
5%
Last year
4%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$3,150
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
6%
Eiber
Average rent
$1,300
Union Square
Average rent
$1,765
Molholm Two Creeks
Average rent
$1,446
Bear Creek
Average rent
$1,918
Edgewood
Average rent
$1,369
South Alameda
Average rent
$1,992
North Alameda
Average rent
$1,355
Lasley
Average rent
$1,982
Morse Park
Average rent
$1,400
Thraemoor
Average rent
$1,822
Apartments
Average rent
$1,599
Last 30 days
1%
Condos
Average rent
$1,750
Last 30 days
7%
Houses
Average rent
$2,662
Last 30 days
1%
Rooms
Average rent
$965
Last 30 days
1%
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
5%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Lakewood, CO is 7% lower than the median rent in Arvada, CO.
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9%Discover rentals in Lakewood, CO
5d+ ago
Lasley house for rent in Lakewood
1228 S Lamar St, Lakewood, CO 80232
4 beds
2 baths
$600
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
Kendrick Lake house for rent in Lakewood
9840 W. Alabama Dr, Lakewood, CO 80232
1 bed
1 bath
$650
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.House for rent
Available Jan 15
1d ago
7400 W 10th Ave, Lakewood, CO 80214
2–3 beds
1 bath
$800
Price drop
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Lasley house for rent in Lakewood
Studio
3 baths
$4,400
$4,200
Price drop
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.House for rent
Available Sep 14
5d+ ago
Applewood house for rent in Lakewood
3 beds
3 baths
$3,900
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.House for rent
14h ago
Verified
14125 Denver West Cir #1439A, Lakewood, CO 80401
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,985–$3,635
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
4d ago
Verified
7166 W Custer Ave, Lakewood, CO 80226
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,266–$3,111
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
7410 W Warren Cir, Lakewood, CO 80227
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,554–$4,570
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
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
17h ago
Verified
12419 W 2nd Pl, Lakewood, CO 80228
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,596–$2,793
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
10555 W Jewell Ave, Lakewood, CO 80232
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,336–$2,665
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
6h ago
Verified
13105 W 2nd Pl, Lakewood, CO 80228
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,365–$2,387
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
3h ago
Verified
30 S Holman Way, Lakewood, CO 80401
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,270–$2,181
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 Dec 7
17h ago
Verified
14125 Denver West Cir, Lakewood, CO 80401
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,724–$2,692
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
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
7410 W Warren Cir, Lakewood, CO 80227
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,554–$4,570
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
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
17h ago
Verified
12419 W 2nd Pl, Lakewood, CO 80228
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,596–$2,793
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.Apartment for rent
43m ago
Verified
2605 S Miller Dr, Lakewood, CO 80227
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,515–$3,020
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
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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 $1,675 per month as of October 3, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Lakewood?
Average rent prices in Lakewood have remained the same 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 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 ($1,300/mo), North Alameda ($1,355/mo), and Edgewood ($1,369/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?
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).