
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Custer Neighborhood of Lakewood, WA from $1,000 (25 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Custer area of Lakewood.


Swan Grove Apartments

Lake Grove Apartments!

7619 Douglas St W

Citizen & Oake Apartments

Stonegate Apartments
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Echelon

Lexington Apartments

Merrill Creek

Copperstone Luxury Apartments and Townhomes

7834 Custer Rd W, Unit 7836, Unit 7836

8701 72nd Ave Ct SW
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Forest Village

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The Village at Seeley Lake
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John Dower Estates

Town View Apartments

6810 Topaz Dr SW
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Custer, Lakewood, WA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Custer?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Custer Studio Apartments | $1,378 | $1,282 | $1,650 |
| Custer 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,553 | $1,225 | $1,750 |
| Custer 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,900 | $1,725 | $2,230 |
| Custer 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,368 | $2,096 | $2,575 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 25 rentals with your search options within a 1 mile radius of the Custer Neighborhood of Lakewood, WA.
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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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sundance Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,225 |
| Swan Grove Apartments | The Blakely | Studio,1BA | $1,282 |
| Lake Grove Apartments! | The Hemlock | Studio,1BA | $1,299 |
| Heron Heights | Heron Heights - 8933... | 1BR,1BA | $1,445 |
| The Village at Seeley Lake | 1A | 1BR,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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stonegate Apartments | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.77 |
| Timbre Apartments | The Orchard | 2BR,1BA | $1.91 |
| Copperstone Luxury Apartments and Townhomes | 2/2 | 2BR,2BA | $2.53 |
| The Village at Seeley Lake | 1B | 1BR,1BA | $2.32 |
| Sundance Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.04 |
| Citizen & Oake Apartments | Sparrow | 1BR,1BA | $2.59 |
| The Meadowlark | The Meadowlark - 7721... | 1BR,1BA | $2.80 |
| Echelon | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $3.11 |
| Heron Heights | Heron Heights - 8933... | 1BR,1BA | $3.32 |
| Swan Grove Apartments | The Blakely | Studio ,1BA | $3.73 |
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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.
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