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Lakewood, WA Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Lakewood, WA

Pricing Updated: 06/07/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Lakewood, WA area range in price from $850 to $3,395 with an overall median price of $2,688. The three Lakewood neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are South Lakes at $995, Tillicum 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
South Lakes$2,199$99537
Tillicum$2,200$99523
Northeast Lakewood$2,303$99585
Lakeview Tacoma$2,313$1,09080
Pacific$2,313$1,090126
Central Lakes$2,420$85060
Clinton Park$2,440$1,09558
Clover Park$2,440$1,10064
Lakeview$2,440$1,09081
Lake Louise$2,487$92556

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
Safe Harbor ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$995
Ash Creek Apartments0x1Studio,1BA$1,000
Cascade Ridge ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,050

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Lakewood, WA

As of June 07, 2025 the best value apartment in the Lakewood area is the $1.14 price per square foot 15422 Rose Rd SW Model at 15422 Rose Rd SW, Unit C in the in the North Fort Lewis neighborhood starting from $2,300. The second greatest value Lakewood apartment is the 3 Bed 2 Bath Model at Merrill Creek starting at $1,996 with a $1.66 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 C15422 Rose Rd SW3BR,2BA$1.14
Merrill Creek3 Bed 2 Bath3BR,2BA$1.66
Alta Apartments.1x11BR,1BA$1.52
Valley Vista2 BED 1 BATH2BR,1BA$1.58
Hillside Glen Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.64
Aero ApartmentsDescend2BR,1BA$1.76
Hidden Lake Apartments2x12BR,1BA$1.67
Latitude 47StudioStudio ,1BA$1.71
Cottage Lane - 4711 115th St Ct SW Lakewoo2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.73
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 577 Apartments for Rent in Lakewood, WA with pricing that ranges from $850 to $4,135. There are also 52 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Lakewood ranging from $775 to $3,950.

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 $775 to $3,950 with an average monthly rent of $2,339.

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 $3,095, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $2,100 to $3,799. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $2,495 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $2,350.

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