Cheap Apartments for Rent in Lakewood, WA from $500 (61 Rentals)

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14510 Washington Ave SW
1 Bedroom Apartments

14510 Washington Ave SW

14510 Washington Ave SWLakewood, WA 98498
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Emerald Village
1 Bedroom Apartments

Emerald Village

5610 Boston Ave SWLakewood, WA 98499
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Lincoln Court Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Lincoln Court Apartments

12908-12918 Lincoln Ave SWLakewood, WA 98499
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LaDobe Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

LaDobe Apartments

4711-4801 121st St SWLakewood, WA 98499
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Grand Cedars
Studio Apartments

Grand Cedars

5226-5230 Chicago AveLakewood, WA 98499
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American Lake Townhomes
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

American Lake Townhomes

12506 98th Avenue Ct SWLakewood, WA 98498
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Lakewood Tudor Haus
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Lakewood Tudor Haus

5310 McChord Dr SWLakewood, WA 98499
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Garden Square
1 Bedroom Apartments

Garden Square

8616 Hipkins Rd SWLakewood, WA 98498
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Hawaiian Village North
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Hawaiian Village North

40 Thunderbird Pky SWLakewood, WA 98498
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Laurel Court
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Laurel Court

4702 108th St SWLakewood, WA 98499
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Village Square
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Village Square

10810 Lakeview Ave SWLakewood, WA 98499
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Twin Oaks
1 Bedroom Apartments

Twin Oaks

4801 115th Street Ct SWLakewood, WA 98499
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LAK-10506
1 Bedroom Apartments

LAK-10506

10506 Bridgeport Way SWLakewood, WA 98499

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10607 47th Ave SW
1 Bedroom Apartments

10607 47th Ave SW

10607 47th Ave SWLakewood, WA 98499
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Pine Ridge Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Pine Ridge Apartments

5612 Boston Ave SWLakewood, WA 98499
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Oaks West Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Oaks West Apartments

4503-4543 McChord Dr SWTacoma, WA 98499
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Manitou Park
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Manitou Park

4215 S 66th StTacoma, WA 98409

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Lakewood, WA Local Guide

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Lakewood, WA

Pricing Updated: 08/04/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Lakewood, WA area range in price from $995 to $3,500 with an overall median price of $2,477. The three Lakewood neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Tillicum at $995, South Lakes at $995, and Pacific at $1,010. Here is today’s list of the top 10 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Lakewood Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Tillicum$1,575$99514
South Lakes$1,650$99519
Pacific$2,195$1,01027
Central Lakes$2,237$1,19520
Lakeview$2,357$1,12524
Lakeview Tacoma$2,357$1,12525
Northeast Lakewood$2,375$99541
Clover Park$2,397$1,19522
Oakbrook$2,397$1,12591
Clinton Park$2,512$1,23829

Cheapest Available Lakewood Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Lakewood, WA is a 1 Bed unit found at Western Terrace in the North Fort Lewis neighborhood priced from $995. Indigo Apartments in the South End neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $995. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Lakewood apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Western TerraceOne Bedroom One Bath1BR,1BA$995
Indigo ApartmentsStudio (S1)Studio,1BA$995
The TheodoreStudio (A)Studio,1BA$999
Cascade Ridge ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,050
The Woodmark1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom (C)1BR,1BA$1,090
Thea ApartmentsStudio (M)Studio,1BA$1,095
Ash Creek Apartments1X1L1BR,1BA$1,100
The Crossings Apartments11BR,1BA$1,100
Landing on Lincoln1x11BR,1BA$1,150

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Lakewood, WA

As of August 04, 2025 the best value apartment in the Lakewood area is the $1.62 price per square foot two bedroom townhome Model at Lawndale Town Homes in the in the Lake City neighborhood starting from $1,950. The second greatest value Lakewood apartment is the 15422 Rose Rd SW Model at 15422 Rose Rd SW, Unit A starting at $1,800 with a $1.50 price per square foot in the North Fort Lewis neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Lakewood apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Lawndale Town Homestwo bedroom townhome2BR,2.5BA$1.62
15422 Rose Rd SW, Unit A15422 Rose Rd SW2BR,1BA$1.50
Town View Apartments2BR, 2BA2BR,2BA$1.67
Mullen Cove Apartments2BD/2BA - 1,080 SQ FT2BR,2BA$1.50
Alta Apartments.1x11BR,1BA$1.52
Valley Vista2 BED 1 BATH2BR,1BA$1.58
Hillside Glen Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.64
Bridgewood Estates Apartments2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.46
Latitude 47StudioStudio ,1BA$1.71
The Woodmark1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom (C)1BR,1BA$1.45

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Lakewood Overview

The aptly named Lakewood is comprised of a budding population of just over 50,000 souls, complete with plenty of natural beauty. A close drive from Tacoma and a number of other Washington cities, this 'little big town' has heart and charm to spare.

Why live in Lakewood, WA?

Home to both the Clover Park Techincal School as well as Pierce College, Lakewood is an ideal spot to live for anyone pursuing higher education. The Western State Hospital remains a steady source of local employement as well, and the area's bounty of lakes and hiking trails makes a Lakewood rental pitch-perfect for those who enjoy the great outdoors. 

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Getting Around Lakewood, WA

Walk Score®

57 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

51 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

1 / 100

Minimal Transit

It may be possible to get on a bus

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Lakewood Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Lakewood?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Lakewood is under $1,150.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Lakewood?

The cheapest apartment in Lakewood is Western Terrace which is listed at $995, while the average apartment in Lakewood costs $2,477.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Lakewood?

Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 46 regular apartments in Lakewood that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Lakewood?

Cheap apartments in Lakewood have an average cost of $237 which is $2,240 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Lakewood.

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