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Last updated on August 15, 2026
Average rent in
Lakewood, WA
Average rent in
Last updated on August 15, 2026
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Property type
Key takeaways for renters
Where Lakewood rent stands today
Lakewood, WA rent is essentially flat year over year, with a current median of $1,600/month. Month over month, rent increased 2.5%, indicating recent upward movement despite a modest $36 decrease compared to last year being incorrect in the source data and thus omitted.
Compared to national trends
Lakewood, WA sits 16.9% more affordable than the $1,925/month national median, offering renters a moderately priced market with 109 total rentals available.
Price ranges
In Lakewood, WA, studios rent for $1,125/month, 1-bedrooms for $1,295/month, and 2-bedrooms for $1,700/month. Larger units include 3-bedrooms at $2,571/month and 4+ bedrooms at $3,300/month. Apartments, which make up 71.1% of inventory, have a median rent of $1,525/month, while houses rent for $2,398/month.
Neighborhood spotlight
Northeast Lakewood rents fell 17.9% year over year to $1,395/month across 10 rentals, a decline that contrasts with the broadly flat citywide trend in Lakewood, WA.
Median rent
Median rent in Lakewood
$1,600/mo
2%vs previous year
The average rent in Lakewood is $1,600 per month as of August 2026. This is 17% below the national average rent, or $325 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Lakewood
109
for rent on Zumper.com as of August 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Lakewood rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Lakewood, WA
Average rent prices in Lakewood have increased by 3% over the last month and have increased by 2% 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 $2,397. 1-bedroom apartments in Lakewood run $1,295 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,675.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,125 |  5% | 9% | |
1 bedroom | $1,295 | 2% | 1% | |
2 bedroom | $1,700 | No Change | 1% | |
3 bedroom | $2,571 | 1% | 5% | |
4 bedroom | $3,300 | 7% | No Change |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Central Lakes | $1,725 | |
Lakeview | $1,535 | |
North Lakewood | $1,695 | |
Northeast Lakewood | $1,395 | |
Pacific | $1,350 | |
South Lakes | $1,520 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,525 | 1% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,825 | 6% | No Change | |
Houses | $2,397 | 5% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$1,125
Last 30 days
5%
Last year
9%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,295
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
1%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,700
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
1%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,571
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
5%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$3,300
Last 30 days
7%
Last year
No Change
Lakeview
Average rent
$1,535
North Lakewood
Average rent
$1,695
Pacific
Average rent
$1,350
Central Lakes
Average rent
$1,725
South Lakes
Average rent
$1,520
Northeast Lakewood
Average rent
$1,395
Apartments
Average rent
$1,525
Last 30 days
1%
Condos
Average rent
$1,825
Last 30 days
6%
Houses
Average rent
$2,397
Last 30 days
5%
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
17%lower than the national median
2%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Lakewood, WA is 16% lower than the median rent in Auburn, WA.
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Discover rentals in Lakewood, WA
3d ago
12615 12615 -12623 Lincoln Ave SW, Lakewood, WA 98499
2 beds
1 bath
$1,027
Apartment for rent
22h ago
8810 John Dower Rd Sw, Lakewood, WA 98499
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,050–$1,350
Apartment for rent
4d ago
4910 108th St Sw, Lakewood, WA 98499
2 beds
1 bath
$1,095
Price drop
Apartment for rent
3d ago
10902 Freiday St Sw, Lakewood, WA 98499
2 beds
1 bath
$1,200
Apartment for rent
3d ago
9721 Lake Steilacoom Dr Sw, Lakewood, WA 98498
3 beds
2 baths
$3,995
Apartment for rent
1d ago
South Lakes house for rent in Lakewood
2 beds
2 baths
$3,200
$3,000
Price drop
House for rent
3d ago
North Lakewood condo for rent in Lakewood
7425 Ruby Dr Sw #E5, Lakewood, WA 98498
2 beds
2 baths
$2,900
Condo for rent
Available Oct 1
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 Aug 29
9h ago
Verified
8200 Bridgeport Way Sw, Lakewood, WA 98499
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,712–$2,697
Price drop
Apartment for rent
10h ago
Verified
11432 105th Ave Sw, Lakewood, WA 98498
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,499–$1,899
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
2611 84th Street Ct S, Lakewood, WA 98499
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,575–$1,975
Apartment for rent
Available Aug 15
9h ago
Verified
8200 Bridgeport Way Sw, Lakewood, WA 98499
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,712–$2,697
Price drop
Apartment for rent
10h ago
Verified
11432 105th Ave Sw, Lakewood, WA 98498
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,499–$1,899
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
2611 84th Street Ct S, Lakewood, WA 98499
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,575–$1,975
Apartment for rent
Available Aug 15
9h ago
Verified
8200 Bridgeport Way Sw, Lakewood, WA 98499
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,712–$2,697
Price drop
Apartment for rent
10h ago
Verified
11432 105th Ave Sw, Lakewood, WA 98498
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,499–$1,899
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
2611 84th Street Ct S, Lakewood, WA 98499
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,575–$1,975
Apartment for rent
Available Aug 15
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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 $1,600 per month as of August 8, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Lakewood?
Average rent prices in Lakewood have increased by 3% over the last month and have increased by 2% since last year.
How does Lakewood rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Lakewood is 17% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $325 less per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Lakewood?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Lakewood are Pacific ($1,350/mo), Northeast Lakewood ($1,395/mo), and South Lakes ($1,520/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).