Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on June 30, 2026
Average rent in
Lakewood, WA
Average rent in
Last updated on June 30, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
The bottom line
Lakewood, WA rent slipped 5.6% year over year, with a current median of $1,600/month. Renters are paying $43 less per month on average than last year, continuing a downward trend from the peak of $1,695/month in June 2025.
Compared to national trends
Lakewood sits 17.9% more affordable than the $1,950/month national median, with 107 total rentals offering a moderate market size for renters.
Price ranges
Studios in Lakewood run around $1,112/month, 1-bedrooms around $1,445/month, and 2-bedrooms around $1,795/month. Houses have a median rent of $2,395/month, while apartments sit at $1,550/month, reflecting distinct price tiers by property type.
Neighborhood spotlight
South Lakes rents rose 22.0% year over year to $1,648/month, contrasting with the citywide decline of 5.6%. This neighborhood shows localized strength while other areas like Northeast Lakewood and Central Lakes saw declines.
Median rent
Median rent in Lakewood
$1,600/mo
6%vs previous year
The average rent in Lakewood is $1,600 per month as of June 2026. This is 18% below the national average rent, or $350 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Lakewood
107
for rent on Zumper.com as of June 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 2% over the last month and have decreased by 6% 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 $1,550, whereas a house costs $2,395. 1-bedroom apartments in Lakewood run $1,449 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,754.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,112 |  2% | 13% | |
1 bedroom | $1,445 | 2% | 5% | |
2 bedroom | $1,795 | 3% | 1% | |
3 bedroom | $2,495 | 3% | 1% | |
4 bedroom | $3,250 | 1% | 4% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Central Lakes | $1,749 | |
Lakeview | $1,545 | |
North Lakewood | $1,795 | |
Northeast Lakewood | $1,423 | |
Pacific | $1,545 | |
South Lakes | $1,647 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,550 | 1% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,900 | 30% | 3% | |
Houses | $2,395 | 3% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$1,112
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
13%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,445
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
5%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,795
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
1%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,495
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
1%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$3,250
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
4%
Lakeview
Average rent
$1,545
North Lakewood
Average rent
$1,795
Pacific
Average rent
$1,545
Central Lakes
Average rent
$1,749
South Lakes
Average rent
$1,647
Northeast Lakewood
Average rent
$1,423
Apartments
Average rent
$1,550
Last 30 days
1%
Condos
Average rent
$1,900
Last 30 days
30%
Last year
3%
Houses
Average rent
$2,395
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
18%lower than the national median
5%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Lakewood, WA is 13% lower than the median rent in Auburn, WA.
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Discover rentals in Lakewood, WA
5d+ ago
8814 Lochburn Ln Sw, Lakewood, WA 98499
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,097–$1,227
Apartment for rent
4d ago
4910 108th St Sw, Lakewood, WA 98499
2 beds
1 bath
$1,125–$1,275
Apartment for rent
1d ago
12615 12615 -12623 Lincoln Ave SW, Lakewood, WA 98499
2 beds
1 bath
$1,197
Apartment for rent
4d ago
5628 Boston Ave Sw, Lakewood, WA 98499
2 beds
1 bath
$1,225–$1,335
Apartment for rent
7h ago
9721 Lake Steilacoom Dr Sw, Lakewood, WA 98498
3 beds
2 baths
$4,200
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
South Lakes house for rent in Lakewood
2 beds
2 baths
$3,400
House for rent
5d+ ago
Central Lakes house for rent in Lakewood
10403 Dekoven Dr Sw, Lakewood, WA 98499
2 beds
1 bath
$2,750
House for rent
Available Aug 28
9h ago
Central Lakes house for rent in Lakewood
2 beds
1 bath
$2,395
House for rent
11h ago
Verified
11432 105th Ave Sw, Lakewood, WA 98498
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,449–$2,299
Apartment for rent
20h ago
Verified
8200 Bridgeport Way Sw, Lakewood, WA 98499
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,885–$2,065
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
2611 84th Street Ct S, Lakewood, WA 98499
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,695–$1,895
Apartment for rent
Available Jun 30
11h ago
Verified
11432 105th Ave Sw, Lakewood, WA 98498
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,449–$2,299
Apartment for rent
20h ago
Verified
8200 Bridgeport Way Sw, Lakewood, WA 98499
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,885–$2,065
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
8112 29th Avenue Ct S, Lakewood, WA 98499
2 beds
1 bath
$1,795–$1,895
Apartment for rent
Available Jun 30
11h ago
Verified
11432 105th Ave Sw, Lakewood, WA 98498
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,449–$2,299
Apartment for rent
20h ago
Verified
8200 Bridgeport Way Sw, Lakewood, WA 98499
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,885–$2,065
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
8112 29th Avenue Ct S, Lakewood, WA 98499
2 beds
1 bath
$1,795–$1,895
Apartment for rent
Available Jun 30
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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 June 27, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Lakewood?
Average rent prices in Lakewood have decreased by 2% over the last month and have decreased by 6% since last year.
How does Lakewood rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Lakewood is 18% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $350 less per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Lakewood?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Lakewood are Northeast Lakewood ($1,423/mo), Lakeview ($1,545/mo), and Pacific ($1,545/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?
Lakewood's 2025 rental market shows one-bedroom apartments averaging around $1,300 per month, while two-bedroom units average around $1,700 per month. Both apartment types experienced decreases from the previous year, with one-bedrooms down 6.3% and two-bedrooms down 11.6%.
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).