Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Custer Neighborhood of Lakewood, WA from $1,000 (13 Rentals)

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Forest Village
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Forest Village

8300 Phillips Rd SWLakewood, WA 98498
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The Meadowlark
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Meadowlark

5402 77th St WLakewood, WA 98499
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Heron Heights
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Heron Heights

8931 Gravelly Lake Dr SWLakewood, WA 98499
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Custer, Lakewood, WA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Custer Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Custer area of Lakewood, WA is a 1 Bed unit found at Sundance Apartments priced from $1,225. Greenfield Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,225. Here are the most affordable Custer apartments for rent in Lakewood, WA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Sundance ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,225
Greenfield Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1,225
Lake Grove Apartments!The HemlockStudio,1BA$1,299
Swan Grove ApartmentsThe BlakelyStudio,1BA$1,349
Heron HeightsHeron Heights - 8933...1BR,1BA$1,445

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Custer, WA

As of June 12, 2026 the best value apartment in the Custer area is the $1.77 price per square foot 2 Bedroom 1 Bath Model at Stonegate Apartments in the in the South Tacoma neighborhood starting from $1,765. The second greatest value Custer apartment is the 2/2 Model at Copperstone Luxury Apartments and Townhomes starting at $2,195 with a $2.53 price per square foot in the Lake City neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Custer apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Stonegate Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.77
Copperstone Luxury Apartments and Townhomes2/22BR,2BA$2.53
Greenfield Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.98
Sundance ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.04
The Village at Seeley Lake11BR,1BA$2.50
Citizen and Oakea1.1R1BR,1BA$2.70
The MeadowlarkThe Meadowlark - 7721...1BR,1BA$2.84
EchelonStudioStudio ,1BA$3.11
Heron HeightsHeron Heights - 8931...1BR,1BA$3.32
Lake Grove Apartments!The HemlockStudio ,1BA$3.78

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From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving.com is proud to bring you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of neighborhoods, areas, and rental properties across Washington and customized analysis for Central Lakewood. LifeStyle Ratings are the best way to sort through finding a place to live - beyond price and floorplan. This takes in many factors including rankings of the best places for easy access to the parks, luxury amenities, pet-friendly features, places to raise kids, proximity to transit, walking, and biking. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Custer Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Custer?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Custer is at Lake Grove Apartments! listed at $1,299.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Custer Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Custer Apartment is $1,225 at Sundance Apartments.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Custer Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Custer is starting from $1,715 at Swan Grove Apartments.

What is the most affordable Custer Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Custer Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at The Village at Seeley Lake and starts from $1,945.

Expert Rental Resources

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

Articles, How-To's, and Tips

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How I Find the Perfect Rental for My Clients: A Real Estate Pro's Guide

Written by: Robin Stewart

Evaluating rental properties for clients draws many parallels to house-hunting. Whether an apartment, loft, townhouse, or other rental, finding the right place means finding “home” for your client.

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Pet-Friendly Renting: Everything You Need to Know Before You Move

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

For so many of us, pets are the best companions and a big part of our lives. For this reason, a pet-friendly house or apartment is often a very important - and nonnegotiable - part of a move.

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Creative Ways Developers Reimagine Retail Spaces as Residential Units

Written by: Robin Stewart

Adaptive reuse is when a commercial property is converted and repurposed. The real estate industry has embraced a growing number of these projects.

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Neighborhood and Market Insights: How to Choose the Right Area to Rent

Written by: Robin Stewart

Apartment-hunting can be a gargantuan task. Renters have a wish list of items—some luxuries, some necessities—but finding what you seek in the right place is perhaps the most important part of the journey.