Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on September 30, 2026
Average rent in
Lakewood, WA
Average rent in
Last updated on September 30, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Lakewood
$1,599/mo
vs previous year
The average rent in Lakewood is $1,599 per month as of September 2026. This is 16% below the national average rent, or $301 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Lakewood
123
for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Lakewood rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Lakewood, WA
Average rent prices in Lakewood have decreased by 3% over the last month and have remained the same 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, WA
Rent prices in Lakewood vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Lakewood is $1,525, whereas a house costs $2,400. 1-bedroom apartments in Lakewood run $1,300 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,719.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,249 |  5% | 1% | |
1 bedroom | $1,299 | 2% |  1% | |
2 bedroom | $1,735 | 1% | 3% | |
3 bedroom | $2,497 | 3% | No Change | |
4 bedroom | $3,000 | 4% | 22% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Central Lakes | $1,675 | |
Lakeview | $1,535 | |
North Lakewood | $1,750 | |
Northeast Lakewood | $1,537 | |
Pacific | $1,525 | |
South Lakes | $1,745 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,525 | 2% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,800 | 2% | No Change | |
Houses | $2,400 | 3% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$1,249
Last 30 days
5%
Last year
1%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,299
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
1%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,735
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
3%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,497
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
No Change
4 bedroom
Average rent
$3,000
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
22%
Lakeview
Average rent
$1,535
North Lakewood
Average rent
$1,750
Pacific
Average rent
$1,525
Central Lakes
Average rent
$1,675
Northeast Lakewood
Average rent
$1,537
South Lakes
Average rent
$1,745
Apartments
Average rent
$1,525
Last 30 days
2%
Condos
Average rent
$1,800
Last 30 days
2%
Houses
Average rent
$2,400
Last 30 days
3%
The table above reflects average rent prices in Lakewood, WA, 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, WA compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in Lakewood and Auburn by all bedroom counts and property types.
Lakewood
16%lower than the national median
2%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Lakewood, WA is 17% lower than the median rent in Auburn, WA.
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Discover rentals in Lakewood, WA
40m ago
9120 Lawndale Ave Sw, Lakewood, WA 98498
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,350–$1,695
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Northeast Lakewood apartment for rent in Lakewood
2 beds
1 bath
$1,395
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
3422 86th St S, Lakewood, WA 98499
2 beds
1 bath
$1,395
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Pacific apartment for rent in Lakewood
2 beds
1 bath
$1,400
Apartment for rent
Available Oct 23
5d+ ago
Central Lakes house for rent in Lakewood
10826 Meadow Rd Sw, Lakewood, WA 98499
4 beds
4 baths
$5,500
House for rent
5d+ ago
Central Lakes house for rent in Lakewood
10403 Dekoven Dr Sw, Lakewood, WA 98499
2 beds
1 bath
$2,500
House for rent
Available Oct 14
1d ago
7519 Grange St W, Lakewood, WA 98499
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,535–$2,245
Apartment for rent
3h ago
12535 Bridgeport Way Sw, Lakewood, WA 98499
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,588–$2,792
Apartment for rent
9h ago
Verified
8200 Bridgeport Way Sw, Lakewood, WA 98499
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,899–$2,646
Apartment for rent
4d ago
Verified
11432 105th Ave Sw, Lakewood, WA 98498
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,425–$2,279
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Lakeview apartment for rent in Lakewood
1 bed
1 bath
$1,295
Apartment for rent
9h ago
Verified
8200 Bridgeport Way Sw, Lakewood, WA 98499
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,899–$2,646
Apartment for rent
4d ago
Verified
11432 105th Ave Sw, Lakewood, WA 98498
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,425–$2,279
Apartment for rent
5h ago
Verified
2611 84th Street Ct S, Lakewood, WA 98499
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,525–$2,195
Price drop
Apartment for rent
Available Sep 28
9h ago
Verified
8200 Bridgeport Way Sw, Lakewood, WA 98499
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,899–$2,646
Apartment for rent
4d ago
Verified
11432 105th Ave Sw, Lakewood, WA 98498
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,425–$2,279
Apartment for rent
4d ago
Verified
2611 84th Street Ct S, Lakewood, WA 98499
2 beds
1 bath
$1,550–$1,695
Price drop
Apartment for rent
Available Sep 29
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Frequently asked questions for Lakewood, WA
Quick answers to common questions about the Lakewood rental market.
How much is rent in Lakewood?
The average rent in Lakewood is $1,599 per month as of September 26, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Lakewood?
Average rent prices in Lakewood have decreased by 3% over the last month and have remained the same since last year.
How does Lakewood rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Lakewood is 16% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $301 less per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Lakewood?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Lakewood are Pacific ($1,525/mo), Lakeview ($1,535/mo), and Northeast Lakewood ($1,537/mo).
What salary do I need to afford rent in Lakewood?
To comfortably afford rent in Lakewood, you'd need to earn approximately $64,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Lakewood?
Fall and winter months offer the best rental deals in Lakewood, with October seeing the lowest rents and November and December being the least competitive months for apartment hunting.
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).