Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Custer Neighborhood of Lakewood, WA from $1,000 (25 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
Senior Living
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Heron Heights
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Heron Heights

8931 Gravelly Lake Dr SWLakewood, WA 98499
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Timbre Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Timbre Apartments

8200 Bridgeport Way SWLakewood, WA 98499
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John Dower Estates
2 Bedroom Apartments

John Dower Estates

8113 John Dower Rd SWLakewood, WA 98499
property at 6810 Topaz Dr SW

$3,700

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4 Bedroom, 3 Bath Home for Rent

Available Jun 15

6810 Topaz Dr SW

TacomaWA98498

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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. Swan Grove Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,282. Here are the most affordable Custer apartments for rent in Lakewood, WA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Sundance ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,225
Swan Grove ApartmentsThe BlakelyStudio,1BA$1,282
Lake Grove Apartments!The HemlockStudio,1BA$1,299
Heron HeightsHeron Heights - 8933...1BR,1BA$1,445
The Village at Seeley Lake1A1BR,1BA$1,464

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Custer, WA

As of April 28, 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 The Orchard Model at Timbre Apartments starting at $1,849 with a $1.91 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
Timbre ApartmentsThe Orchard2BR,1BA$1.91
Copperstone Luxury Apartments and Townhomes2/22BR,2BA$2.53
The Village at Seeley Lake1B1BR,1BA$2.32
Sundance ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.04
Citizen & Oake ApartmentsSparrow1BR,1BA$2.59
The MeadowlarkThe Meadowlark - 7721...1BR,1BA$2.80
EchelonStudioStudio ,1BA$3.11
Heron HeightsHeron Heights - 8933...1BR,1BA$3.32
Swan Grove ApartmentsThe BlakelyStudio ,1BA$3.73

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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 Swan Grove Apartments listed at $1,282.

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 $1,608 at The Village at Seeley Lake.

Expert Rental Resources

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