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Average Rent in Lakewood CO & Rent Trends
Rent prices and market trends across 6 apartment communities in Lakewood CO. Updated daily.
Market Average
$1,885/mo
Lowest Available
$1,623/mo
cheapest unit on market
Communities
6
tracked daily
Units Listed
59
available now
Rent by Neighborhood in Lakewood CO
Compare average rent across Lakewood CO neighborhoods. Click any area to see detailed trends.
| Neighborhood | Avg Rent | From | Properties | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Highland | $2,447 | $1,740 | 2 | 8 |
| Lakewood 80228 | $2,079 | $1,649 | 2 | 32 |
| Fort Logan | $1,991 | $1,460 | 1 | 51 |
| Eiber | $1,874 | $1,320 | 1 | 21 |
Is Rent Going Up or Down in Lakewood CO?
As of May 2026, the average rent in Lakewood CO is $1,885 per month across 6 apartment communities and 59 available units.
The most affordable option is Oak Street Station starting at $1,623/mo. By unit type, a 1-bedroom averages $1,885/mo.
Prices range from $1,623 to $2,757 per month. The most common price point is the $1,600 range, where 26 units are currently listed.
Lakewood CO Rent Price History
Collecting price history
Daily snapshots are being recorded. Trend charts will appear once we have enough data points.
Rent Price Distribution
Rent by Bedroom Type in Lakewood CO
Rent Prices by Apartment in Lakewood CO
| Property | Starting at | Average | Units | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oak Street Station | $1,623/mo | $1,737/mo | 8 | 3.9 |
| Sorella at Loretto Heights | $1,624/mo | $1,784/mo | 24 | 4.4 |
| Beacon 85 | $1,656/mo | $1,890/mo | 5 | 4.2 |
| Arca Green Mountain | $1,793/mo | $1,967/mo | 17 | 4.7 |
| Jefferson Park 33 | $2,015/mo | $2,015/mo | 1 | 5 |
| Highlands 32 | $2,087/mo | $2,397/mo | 4 | 4.3 |
Google Search Trends for Lakewood CO Apartments
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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
$75,000/year
30 percent rule -- using our average rent of $1,885/mo.
Comfortable income
$90,000/year
25 percent rule -- leaves more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($1,623/mo), you need to earn at least $65,000/year.
Cost of living in Lakewood CO
We only have live rent data for Lakewood CO so far. The full cost of living breakdown (utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare) is coming soon.
| Category | Monthly estimate |
|---|---|
| Rent (market average) | $1,885 |
| Estimated total | $1,885/mo |
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 are refreshed annually.
Explore Lakewood CO Apartments
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