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Lakewood, WA Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Lakewood, WA

Pricing Updated: 07/30/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Lakewood, WA area range in price from $950 to $3,500 with an overall median price of $2,436. The three Lakewood neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Tillicum at $995, South Lakes at $995, and Northeast Lakewood at $995. 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$1,412$9959
South Lakes$1,650$99512
Northeast Lakewood$1,925$99533
Pacific$2,195$1,05023
Central Lakes$2,299$1,19518
Lake Louise$2,397$95024
Lakeview$2,397$1,12521
Lakeview Tacoma$2,397$1,12522
Clover Park$2,437$1,23818
Oakbrook$2,437$95086

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

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Lakewood, WA

As of July 30, 2025 the best value apartment in the Lakewood area is the $1.50 price per square foot 15422 Rose Rd SW Model at 15422 Rose Rd SW, Unit A in the in the North Fort Lewis neighborhood starting from $1,800. The second greatest value Lakewood apartment is the 2BR, 2BA Model at Town View Apartments starting at $1,900 with a $1.67 price per square foot in the Lake City 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.
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
Stonegate Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.70
Alta Apartments.1x11BR,1BA$1.52
Valley Vista2 BED 1 BATH2BR,1BA$1.60
Hillside Glen Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.64
Scenic Pines ApartmentsWestern Pine2BR,2BA$1.65
Bridgewood Estates Apartments2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.46
The Woodmark1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom (C)1BR,1BA$1.45

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Frequently Asked Questions about Lakewood

What type of rentals are currently available in Lakewood?

There are currently 582 Apartments for Rent in Lakewood, WA with pricing that ranges from $950 to $4,135. There are also 52 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Lakewood ranging from $800 to $4,400.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Lakewood?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Lakewood ranges from $800 to $4,400 with an average monthly rent of $2,152.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Lakewood?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Lakewood range from $1,800 to $3,000, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $2,300 to $3,400. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $2,300 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $2,975.

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