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Lakewood, CO

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Denver’s cozy suburb offers recreation and outdoor adventure

Cozy Suburb Outdoor Fun Family-Friendly

Located on US-6, Lakewood, Colorado offers a quiet retreat 20 minutes west of downtown Denver. Known for its cozy atmosphere and outdoor escapes, Lakewood is the place to be. If you’re looking for an apartment with convenient access to outdoor fun, Lakewood is the perfect place for you with its overflow of parks. For biking and hiking, visit Kendrick Lake Park, Addenbrooke, or the William F. Hayden Green Mountain Park. This family-friendly neighborhood offers everything from a quaint shopping experience to golfing and breweries. If you’re looking for some evening entertainment, catch a show at the famous Red Rocks Park and Amphitheater right outside the border of the suburb.

With gorgeous views of the Rocky Mountain foothills for inspiration, Lakewood has a lively art scene. The suburb is a Certified Colorado Creative District with more than 20 public art installations, 12 galleries, and multiple performing arts centers in the heart of town. Hang your hat away from the bustling excitement of downtown Denver by renting in Lakewood, Colorado.

Rent Trends

As of April 2025, the average apartment rent in Lakewood, CO is $1,448 for a studio, $1,635 for one bedroom, $1,927 for two bedrooms, and $2,304 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Lakewood has decreased by -2.7% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,635/month
706 Sq Ft
House
$2,756/month
1,404 Sq Ft
Condo
$1,880/month
805 Sq Ft
Townhome
$2,832/month
1,367 Sq Ft
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Transportation

65

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.

39

Some Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

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

66

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

Dennison Elementary School

Public

Grades K-6

612 Students

10
out of 10

Devinny Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

455 Students

9
out of 10

Stober Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

234 Students

9
out of 10

Rooney Ranch Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

473 Students

7
out of 10

Kendrick Lakes Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

372 Students

7
out of 10

Bear Creek K-8 School

Public

Grades K-8

931 Students

5
out of 10

Dunstan Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

818 Students

5
out of 10

Carmody Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

616 Students

5
out of 10

Jefferson County Open Secondary

Public

Grades 7-12

317 Students

5
out of 10

Creighton Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

794 Students

4
out of 10

Bear Creek High School

Public

Grades 9-12

1,431 Students

7
out of 10

Green Mountain High School

Public

Grades 9-12

1,085 Students

7
out of 10

Lakewood High School

Public

Grades 9-12

1,885 Students

6
out of 10

Jefferson County Open Secondary

Public

Grades 7-12

317 Students

5
out of 10

Alameda International High School

Public

Grades 7-12

1,062 Students

3
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.