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Average Rent in Lacey, WA & Rent Trends
Rent prices and market trends across 2 apartment communities in Lacey, WA. Updated daily.
Market Average
$2,336/mo
Lowest Available
$1,763/mo
cheapest unit on market
Communities
2
tracked daily
Units Listed
8
available now
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Rent by Neighborhood in Lacey, WA
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| Neighborhood | Avg Rent | 30d Change | From | Properties | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lacey 98516 | $2,051 | ▼ $43 | $1,491 | 3 | 56 |
| Lacey 98503 | $1,858 | ▲ $9 | $1,399 | 9 | 50 |
Is Rent Going Up or Down in Lacey, WA?
As of October 2026, the average rent in Lacey, WA is $2,336 per month across 2 apartment communities and 8 available units.
The most affordable option is Copper Wood starting at $1,763/mo. By unit type, a 3-bedroom averages $2,336/mo.
Prices range from $1,763 to $2,757 per month. The most common price point is the $2,600 range, where 4 units are currently listed.
Rent Price Distribution
Rent by Bedroom Type in Lacey, WA
Rent Prices by Apartment in Lacey, WA
| Property | Starting at | Average | Units | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Copper Wood | $1,763/mo | $1,763/mo | 3 | 3.7 |
| Modera Lacey | $2,556/mo | $2,680/mo | 5 | 4.1 |
Frequently Asked Questions About Rent in Lacey, WA
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Built on the 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Minimum to afford average rent
$93,000/year
Based on the 30 percent rule, using our tracked average rent of $2,336/mo.
Comfortable income
$112,000/year
Based on the 25 percent rule, leaving more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($1,763/mo), you need to earn at least $71,000/year.
Median household income in Lacey, WA is $87,277 , about 22% below the comfortable-living threshold.
Cost of living in Lacey, WA
Overall prices in Lacey, WA runs above the national average by about 6% (BEA Regional Price Parity index 106.4, where 100 equals the U.S. average). The breakdown below estimates monthly costs for a single adult, using national consumer-spending baselines from the Bureau of Labor Statistics scaled by Lacey, WA's regional price parities.
| Category | Monthly estimate |
|---|---|
| Rent (market average) | $2,336 |
| Utilities | $541 |
| Groceries | $567 |
| Transportation | $1,290 |
| Healthcare | $630 |
| Other goods and services | $1,007 |
| Estimated total | $6,371/mo |
Population
57,088
Median household income
$87,277
Census median rent
$1,805/mo
Census rent burden
32.4%
Median age
37.7
Mean commute
26 min
Methodology
Rent data
Sourced directly from each tracked apartment community and refreshed every 24 hours. Every listed unit price on this page is real and listed today.
Cost of living
Estimates combine national consumer-spending baselines from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (Consumer Expenditure Survey) with the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities (MARPP dataset). Both are peer-reviewed federal data releases published annually.
Salary to live comfortably
Applies the standard 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income rule on top of the listed rent. This is the same affordability guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Demographic figures
Median household income, population, median age, commute time, Census median rent, and rent as percentage of income come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates, the most recent complete release.
Cost of living and demographic figures were last published in 2023.
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