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Lacey, WA

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A capital city suburb surrounded by Washington’s natural wonders.

Military Commuter Outdoors Nature Scenic

Lacey is a primarily suburban community in the south Puget Sound area. Olympia is right next door, making it a convenient drive whether you’re going for work every day or just popping into town once in a while to take advantage of the shopping, dining, and entertainment. With Joint Base Lewis-McChord located just minutes away as well, Lacey is a popular option for military personnel seeking off-base apartments and houses.

The city has no shortage of amenities to keep you occupied—several large shopping centers can be found near Interstate 5, parks and lakes are scattered throughout the community, and unique local restaurants and coffee houses are everywhere. Of course, like everywhere in Washington, the natural landscape surrounding the city is gorgeous— large nature preserves like Olympic National Park and Mt. Rainier National Park are easily within day trip distance.

Rent Trends

As of April 2025, the average apartment rent in Lacey, WA is $1,458 for a studio, $1,596 for one bedroom, $1,817 for two bedrooms, and $2,235 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Lacey has decreased by -1.3% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,596/month
676 Sq Ft
House
$2,640/month
1,688 Sq Ft
Townhome
$2,418/month
1,473 Sq Ft
See Rental Market Trends in Lacey, WA

Transportation

49

Somewhat Walkable

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

You might be able to get out and walk when living in this area. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, but for others you’ll need a car.

32

Some Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.

61

Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

While there’s some bike infrastructure in this area, you’ll still need a car for many errands.

Schools

Woodland Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

436 Students

7
out of 10

Pleasant Glade Elementary

Public

Grades PK-5

644 Students

6
out of 10

Olympic View Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

612 Students

6
out of 10

South Bay Elementary

Public

Grades PK-5

588 Students

6
out of 10

Evergreen Forest Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

474 Students

6
out of 10

Aspire Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

301 Students

8
out of 10

Komachin Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

643 Students

6
out of 10

Chinook Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

788 Students

4
out of 10

Salish Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

735 Students

3
out of 10

Nisqually Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

831 Students

2
out of 10

Timberline High School

Public

Grades 9-12

1,404 Students

7
out of 10

North Thurston High School

Public

Grades 9-12

1,440 Students

6
out of 10

River Ridge High School

Public

Grades 9-12

1,476 Students

4
out of 10

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2025.