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Average Rent in Lakewood 98499 & Rent Trends
Rent prices and market trends across 6 apartment communities in Lakewood 98499, Lakewood, WA. Updated daily.
Market Average
$1,511/mo
Lowest Available
$1,225/mo
cheapest unit on market
Communities
6
tracked daily
Units Listed
16
available now
Price Cuts This Week in Lakewood 98499
7 listed units across 1 building offering 1 bed units in Lakewood 98499 dropped their asking rent in the past 7 days, an average cut of $113/mo. These are the largest cuts, tracked unit by unit with daily price checks.
| Apartment | Unit | Last Week | Now | Cut |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Village at Seeley Lake | Unit 14 | $1,917 | $1,693 | $224 |
| Village at Seeley Lake | Unit 18, 2B | $2,097 | $1,958 | $139 |
| Village at Seeley Lake | Unit 16, 2B | $2,071 | $1,933 | $138 |
| Village at Seeley Lake | Unit 6, 1B | $1,601 | $1,469 | $132 |
| Village at Seeley Lake | Unit 3, 1A | $1,628 | $1,557 | $71 |
| Village at Seeley Lake | Unit 19, 2B | $1,992 | $1,938 | $54 |
| Village at Seeley Lake | Unit 21 | $2,495 | $2,463 | $32 |
Lakewood 98499 vs Lakewood, WA Average
Lakewood 98499 is cheaper the Lakewood, WA average by $253/mo (14%). The citywide average is $1,764/mo across all neighborhoods.
Is Rent Going Up or Down in Lakewood 98499?
As of July 2026, the average rent in Lakewood 98499 is $1,511 per month across 6 apartment communities and 16 available units.
The most affordable option is The Lexington Apartments starting at $1,225/mo. By unit type, a 1-bedroom averages $1,511/mo.
Prices range from $1,225 to $1,785 per month. The most common price point is the $1,400 range, where 9 units are currently listed.
Rent Price Distribution
Rent by Bedroom Type in Lakewood 98499
Rent Prices by Apartment in Lakewood 98499
| Property | Starting at | Average | Units | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Lexington Apartments | $1,225/mo | $1,225/mo | 1 | 3.9 |
| Waverly Manor | $1,355/mo | $1,413/mo | 4 | 3.9 |
| Village at Seeley Lake | $1,370/mo | $1,526/mo | 8 | 3 |
| Stonegate Apartments | $1,595/mo | $1,595/mo | 1 | 3.8 |
| Timbre Apartments | $1,707/mo | $1,707/mo | 1 | 3.7 |
| Echelon Apartments | $1,785/mo | $1,785/mo | 1 | 3.4 |
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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
$60,000/year
Based on the 30 percent rule, using our tracked average rent of $1,511/mo.
Comfortable income
$73,000/year
Based on the 25 percent rule, leaving more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($1,225/mo), you need to earn at least $49,000/year.
Cost of living in Lakewood 98499
We only have live rent data for Lakewood 98499 so far. The full cost of living breakdown (utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare) is coming soon.
| Category | Monthly estimate |
|---|---|
| Rent (market average) | $1,511 |
| Estimated total | $1,511/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.
Google Search Trends for Lakewood 98499 Apartments
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