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Average Rent in Lakewood 80228 & Rent Trends
Rent prices and market trends across 2 apartment communities in Lakewood 80228, Lakewood CO. Updated daily.
Market Average
$1,950/mo
Lowest Available
$1,656/mo
cheapest unit on market
Communities
2
tracked daily
Units Listed
22
available now
Lakewood 80228 vs Lakewood CO Average
Lakewood 80228 is cheaper the Lakewood CO average by $77/mo (4%). The citywide average is $2,027/mo across all neighborhoods.
Is Rent Going Up or Down in Lakewood 80228?
As of May 2026, the average rent in Lakewood 80228 is $1,950 per month across 2 apartment communities and 22 available units.
The most affordable option is Beacon 85 starting at $1,656/mo. By unit type, a 1-bedroom averages $1,950/mo.
Prices range from $1,656 to $2,163 per month. The most common price point is the $1,800 range, where 14 units are currently listed.
Lakewood 80228 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 80228
Rent Prices by Apartment in Lakewood 80228
| Property | Starting at | Average | Units | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beacon 85 | $1,656/mo | $1,890/mo | 5 | 4.2 |
| Arca Green Mountain | $1,793/mo | $1,967/mo | 17 | 4.7 |
Google Search Trends for Lakewood 80228 Apartments
Search interest for apartments in this area over the past 12 months.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Rent in Lakewood 80228
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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
$78,000/year
30 percent rule -- using our average rent of $1,950/mo.
Comfortable income
$94,000/year
25 percent rule -- leaves more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($1,656/mo), you need to earn at least $66,000/year.
Cost of living in Lakewood 80228
We only have live rent data for Lakewood 80228 so far. The full cost of living breakdown (utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare) is coming soon.
| Category | Monthly estimate |
|---|---|
| Rent (market average) | $1,950 |
| Estimated total | $1,950/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 80228 Apartments
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