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Average Rent in Lakewood, CO & Rent Trends
Rent prices and market trends across 11 apartment communities in Lakewood, CO. Updated daily.
Market Average
$2,032/mo
▲ +5.2% from last month
Lowest Available
$1,598/mo
cheapest unit on market
Communities
11
tracked daily
Units Listed
112
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lincoln Park | $2,546 | $2,166 | 1 | 23 |
| Highland | $2,154 | $1,532 | 3 | 19 |
| West Gate | $2,125 | $1,713 | 1 | 9 |
| Eiber | $2,066 | $1,401 | 3 | 51 |
| Lakewood 80228 | $2,064 | $1,671 | 2 | 32 |
| Molholm/Two Creeks | $2,043 | $1,598 | 1 | 9 |
| Fort Logan | $1,992 | $1,460 | 1 | 51 |
Is Rent Going Up or Down in Lakewood, CO?
As of May 2026, the average rent in Lakewood, CO is $2,032 per month across 11 apartment communities and 112 available units. Rents have increased $105 (5.2%) over the past month.
The most affordable option is Alta Sloan's Lake starting at $1,598/mo. By unit type, a 1-bedroom averages $2,032/mo.
Prices range from $1,598 to $2,757 per month. The most common price point is the $1,800 range, where 35 units are currently listed.
Lakewood, CO Rent Price History
Rent Price Distribution
Rent by Bedroom Type in Lakewood, CO
Rent Prices by Apartment in Lakewood, CO
| Property | Starting at | Average | Units | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alta Sloan's Lake | $1,598/mo | $1,945/mo | 7 | 4.5 |
| Oak Street Station | $1,623/mo | $1,734/mo | 10 | 3.9 |
| Sorella at Loretto Heights | $1,630/mo | $1,784/mo | 25 | 4.4 |
| The Retreat at Fox Hollow | $1,713/mo | $1,800/mo | 5 | 4.5 |
| Bel Aire | $1,713/mo | $1,883/mo | 5 | 5 |
| Beacon 85 | $1,762/mo | $1,904/mo | 5 | 4.2 |
| Arca Green Mountain | $1,793/mo | $1,969/mo | 16 | 4.7 |
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
$81,000/year
30 percent rule -- using our average rent of $2,032/mo.
Comfortable income
$98,000/year
25 percent rule -- leaves more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($1,598/mo), you need to earn at least $64,000/year.
Median household income in Lakewood, CO is $85,789 , about 12% below the comfortable-living threshold.
Cost of living in Lakewood, CO
Overall prices in Lakewood, CO runs above the national average by about 6% (BEA Regional Price Parity index 105.8, 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 Lakewood, CO's regional price parities.
| Category | Monthly estimate |
|---|---|
| Rent (market average) | $2,032 |
| Utilities | $628 |
| Groceries | $549 |
| Transportation | $1,497 |
| Healthcare | $730 |
| Other goods and services | $1,169 |
| Estimated total | $6,605/mo |
Population
156,309
Median household income
$85,789
Census median rent
$1,746/mo
Rent as % of income
32.3%
Median age
38.0
Mean commute
27 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.
Explore Lakewood, CO Apartments
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