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9431 Tacoma Ave S

TacomaWA98444

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Lakewood, WA

Pricing Updated: 07/25/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Lakewood, WA area range in price from $995 to $3,995 with an overall median price of $2,416. The three Lakewood neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Central Lakes at $1,225, Northeast Lakewood at $995, and Clover Park at $1,099. Here is today’s list of the top 10 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Lakewood Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Central Lakes$2,045$1,22522
Northeast Lakewood$2,050$99589
Clover Park$2,448$1,09950
Lakeview$2,448$1,09963
Lakeview Tacoma$2,448$1,09961
Pacific$2,448$1,09970
Custer$2,463$1,11438
Interlaken$2,463$1,11444
Lake City$2,463$1,11477
Monte Vista$2,463$1,11443

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. Cascade Ridge 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
Cascade Ridge ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$995
The TheodoreStudio (A)Studio,1BA$995

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Lakewood, WA

As of July 25, 2026 the best value apartment in the Lakewood area is the $1.40 price per square foot 2 Bed 1.5 Bath Model at Aladdin Townhomes in the in the South End neighborhood starting from $1,650. The second greatest value Lakewood apartment is the Spacious two bedroom units AVAILABLE NOW! Model at Lakeshore Apartments starting at $1,695 with a $1.54 price per square foot in the Midland 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.
Aladdin Townhomes2 Bed 1.5 Bath2BR,1.5BA$1.40
Lakeshore ApartmentsSpacious two bedroom units AVAILABLE NOW!2BR,2BA$1.54
Mullen Cove Apartments2BD/1BA - 1,070 SQ FT2BR,1BA$1.49
Alta Apartments.1x11BR,1BA$1.52
Briarstone2/1 950sf2BR,1BA$1.58
Greenwood II Apartments2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.48
Bridgewood Estates Apartments2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.44
The Woodmark1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom (B)1BR,1BA$1.45
R225 Gen Villas1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.65
Pinegar ManorPinegar Manor1BR,1BA$1.50

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Lakewood, WA
Population: 60,538

Ranked #622

in US Census Population by City

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Frequently Asked Questions about Lakewood

What type of rentals are currently available in Lakewood?

There are currently 601 Apartments for Rent in Lakewood, WA with pricing that ranges from $800 to $3,995. There are also 64 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Lakewood ranging from $700 to $4,750.

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 $700 to $4,750 with an average monthly rent of $2,108.

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 $1,795 to $3,995, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $2,300 to $3,800. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $2,400 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $2,088.

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