Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Lake City Neighborhood of Lakewood, WA from $700 (14 Rentals)
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Lake City, Lakewood, WA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Lake City?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Lake City Studio Apartments | $1,237 | $1,050 | $1,299 |
Lake City 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,457 | $1,150 | $1,760 |
Lake City 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,863 | $1,225 | $2,295 |
Lake City 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,447 | $1,996 | $2,780 |
Lake City 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,395 | $3,395 | $3,395 |
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There are currently 14 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Lake City Neighborhood of Lakewood, WA.
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Cheapest Available Lake City Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Lake City area of Lakewood, WA is a 1 Bed unit found at Fort Steilacoom Apartments priced from $1,195. Landing on Lincoln has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,225. Here are the most affordable Lake City apartments for rent in Lakewood, WA:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Fort Steilacoom Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,195 |
Landing on Lincoln | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,225 |
Hunters Glen Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,255 |
Swan Grove Apartments | The Blakely | Studio,1BA | $1,282 |
Morningtree Park | 1B 1B Large | 1BR,1BA | $1,295 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Lake City, WA
As of June 29, 2025 the best value apartment in the Lake City area is the $1.96 price per square foot The Orchard Model at Timbre Apartments in the in the Lake City neighborhood starting from $1,897. The second greatest value Lake City apartment is the 2 Bed 1 Bath C Model at Arbor Pointe starting at $1,720 with a $1.85 price per square foot in the Lake City neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Lake City apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Timbre Apartments | The Orchard | 2BR,1BA | $1.96 |
Arbor Pointe | 2 Bed 1 Bath C | 2BR,1BA | $1.85 |
Brighton Place | Squire | 2BR,1BA | $2.00 |
MOD 83 | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $2.11 |
Oak Terrace | 2x1 Hawthorn Reno with W/D | 2BR,1BA | $2.08 |
The Harrison Apartment Homes | 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $2.09 |
Westwood Apartments | Two Bedroom One Bath | 2BR,1BA | $2.03 |
Fort Steilacoom Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.87 |
Hunters Glen Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.05 |
Landing on Lincoln | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $2.00 |
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This website compares millions of points of data to bring you our detailed rental search system called 'Lifestyle ratings', composed of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, including Lake City, Lakewood, and the greater Lakewood area. 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 proximity to 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 Lake City Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Lake City?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Lake City is under $1,509.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Lake City?
The cheapest apartment in Lake City is Fort Steilacoom Apartments which is listed at $1,195, while the average apartment in Lake City costs $3,395.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Lake City?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 5 regular apartments in Lake City that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Lake City?
Cheap apartments in Lake City have an average cost of $213 which is $3,182 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Lake City.
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