Braxton
66 S Van Gordon St,
Lakewood, CO 80228
1-2 Beds | $1,730 - $2,840
Rental Market Trends in Lakewood, CO
What is the average rent in Lakewood, CO?
$1,589/month
Average Rent
715 Sq Ft
Average Apartment Size
-3%
Decrease in the Last Year
As of December 2024, the average rent in Lakewood, CO is $1,589 per month. For comparison, the national average rent price in the US is currently $1,560/month, which means Lakewood rent prices are 2% higher than the national average. When you rent an apartment in Lakewood, you can expect to pay about $1,335 per month for a studio, $1,589 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,909 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $2,283 or more.
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How much has average rent changed in Lakewood, CO?
In the past year, rent has decreased by 3%, which averages out to $47 less per month.
Market Trends Over Time
The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
Last Updated December 2024
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Rent Ranges in Lakewood, CO
Last Updated December 2024
$1,001 - $1,500
Most rental prices fall within this range
Percentage*
Rent Range
2%
Below $700/month
19%
$700 - $1,000/month
38%
$1,001 - $1,500/month
31%
$1,501 - $2,000/month
9%
Above $2,000/month
Rent by Neighborhood
Last Updated Today
What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Lakewood?
Based on current rent prices, Glennon Heights, Carmody and Kendrick Lake are the most affordable neighborhoods in Lakewood.
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Average Sq Ft
What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Lakewood?
Based on current rent prices, Friendly Hills, Belmar Park and Lakewood/West Corridor are the most expensive neighborhoods in Lakewood.
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Average Rent
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Which Lakewood neighborhoods have the most rentals available?
The neighborhoods in Lakewood with the most apartments available are Lakewood/West Corridor, Union Square and Bear Creek .
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What salary do I need to live comfortably in Lakewood, CO?
Because the average rent in Lakewood is $1,589, you’ll want to make about $5,296 per month or $63,552 per year. The general guideline is to pay no more than 30 percent of your monthly income on rent. However, you’ll want to consider additional factors, such as your monthly bills and other expenses. Use our rent affordability calculator to help determine how much to budget for rent.
How does Lakewood, CO compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?
Use the tool below to compare Lakewood, CO to other nearby cities and neighborhoods. The Apartments.com neighborhood guides provide you with insight into the area’s transportation, things to do, and more.
Studio
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One Bedroom
$1,382/month
$1,572/month
Two Bedroom
$1,588/month
$1,897/month
Three Bedroom
$1,650/month
$2,149/month
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Methodology
† 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.
* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.