Average Rent in Lakewood, CA

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Current Versus Historical Lakewood, CA Rents

Lakewood rentals average $1,699 for a studio rental to $4,675 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $3,613, or roughly $38 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in June 2026, median rents have risen substantially over the last year. Studio rentals prices have increased by $49 (2.99%) year-over-year from $1,650 to $1,699. 1-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $547 (29.58%) year-over-year from $1,848 to $2,395. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $519 (19.01%) year-over-year from $2,731 to $3,250. 3-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $64 (-1.66%) year-over-year from $3,859 to $3,795. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $216 (4.85%) year-over-year from $4,459 to $4,675. Note that this figure includes all active and rented listings throughout the month.

Month-to-month, seasonality might have a bigger impact than overall trend price changes. Studio rents have gone up by 7.42% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone down by 4.07% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone up by 4.56% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 0.64% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone up by 3.74% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Jun 2026 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio	$35.77	$1,699	$1,650 (2.99%)	$1,673 (1.58%)
1 BR	$57.48	$2,395	$1,848 (29.58%)	$1,849 (29.52%)
2 BR	$37.50	$3,250	$2,731 (19.01%)	$2,748 (18.25%)
3 BR	$38.70	$3,795	$3,859 (-1.66%)	$3,629 (4.57%)
4+ BR	$38.21	$4,675	$4,459 (4.85%)	$4,211 (11.02%)

Historical Rents in Lakewood, CA

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Top Cities Near Lakewood

There are a total of 2 cities nearby Lakewood. The average rent in Lakewood is currently $3,088 per month. Only one city nearby has an average rent lower than that. Our records show that Long Beach, CA, with an average rent of $2,475, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near Lakewood, CA is Fullerton, CA. Monthly rents here are on average $3,700 per month.

Let's compare Lakewood, CA's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. Typically, rent for studios in Lakewood, CA is 8.74% more affordable than other cities nearby. One bedrooms are about 13.47% more expensive. Two bedrooms in Lakewood, CA are about 9.45% more expensive. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 5.40% more affordable. Want more information? Check out the top 2 cities near Lakewood, CA in the following table.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Long Beach, CA	$1,595	$1,995	$2,695	$2,475
Fullerton, CA	$2,100	$2,150	$3,100	$3,700

Top Neighborhoods Near Lakewood

There are a total of 1 neighborhoods in or near Lakewood. One neighborhood in the area is Downtown Long Beach. We've included all of these top 1 neighborhoods in or near Lakewood, CA in the following table.

The average rent for these 1 neighborhoods in or near Lakewood, CA is currently around $2,600 per month. A total of one neighborhood has a lower average rent. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is less than Lakewood's average rent, which is actually $3,613. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near Lakewood, Downtown Long Beach has the most affordable average rent at $2,600 per month. Whereas, at $2,600 average rent per month, Downtown Long Beach is the most expensive neighborhood in or near Lakewood. View the following table for more information.

Neighborhood	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Downtown Long Beach, Long Beach, CA	$1,495	$2,519	$3,200	$2,600

Top Counties Near Lakewood

County	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All

Top Zipcodes Near Lakewood

There are a total of 3 zipcodes in or near Lakewood, CA. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $2,350. A total of 3 zipcodes have an average rent that is lower than that. The zipcode with the most affordable average rent for apartment listings is 90813, Long Beach, CA at $2,200 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $3,098 per month is 90803, Los Angeles County, CA.

Studios in these zipcodes have an average rent of $1,645. That's at least $45 per sqft. Do you need more space than that? Average rent for one bedroom rentals for the zipcodes in or near Lakewood, CA is $1,995 per month. Or in other words, $41 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $2,695 per month. Which comes out to $39 per sqft. The following table includes the top 3 zipcodes in Lakewood, CA. You can view the average rent breakdown for each zipcode by bedroom size.

Zipcode	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
90802, Long Beach, CA	$1,645	$2,098	$2,695	$2,350
90813, Long Beach, CA	$1,395	$1,650	$2,245	$2,200
90803, Los Angeles County, CA	$1,923	$1,995	$3,725	$3,098

Frequently Asked Questions - Lakewood Average Rents

What is the average rent price in Lakewood, CA?

The average monthly rental price for Lakewood, CA apartments for rent is approximately $3,613. This calculation takes into consideration rental listings of varying bedroom/bathroom sizes, building types, and locations.

Do Lakewood, CA rent prices drop in winter?

Yes! On average we see a 3.4% drop in rental prices between the peak summer months and the slower winter months. With the added bonus of decreased competition from other renters looking to move, winter is generally considered the best time of the year to find an apartment for rent in Lakewood, CA.

How much is a studio apartment in Lakewood, CA?

The average monthly rental price for studio apartments is $1,699 and an average price per square feet of $35.77. There are a total of 1 studio apartment listings currently available for rent in Lakewood.

How much is a one bedroom apartment in Lakewood, CA?

The average monthly rental price for one bedroom apartments is $2,395 and an average price per square feet of $57.48. There are a total of 1 one bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Lakewood.

How much is a two bedroom apartment in Lakewood, CA?

The average monthly rental price for two bedroom apartments is $3,200 and an average price per square feet of $37.50. There are a total of 5 two bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Lakewood.

How have rent prices in Lakewood, CA changed this year?

Rent prices for rentals in Lakewood, CA can fluctuate yearly. Specifically, studio rental prices have changed by 0.03%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.30%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.19%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.02% year-over-year.

What is a reasonable rent price in Lakewood, CA?

A reasonable rent price in Lakewood, CA is around $2,890/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.