Average Rent in Lakewood, CO

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Current Versus Historical Lakewood, CO Rents

Lakewood rentals average $1,325 for a studio rental to $3,225 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $1,495, or roughly $23 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in October 2026, median rents have risen over the last year. Studio rentals prices have increased by $735 (72.47%) year-over-year from $1,015 to $1,750. 1-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $77 (6.49%) year-over-year from $1,183 to $1,260. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $255 (17.89%) year-over-year from $1,425 to $1,680. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $952 (46.45%) year-over-year from $2,049 to $3,000. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $78 (2.48%) year-over-year from $3,123 to $3,200. 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 46.48% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone up by 0.61% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone up by 10.19% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 5.98% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone down by 2.53% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Oct 2026 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio	$35.42	$1,750	$1,015 (72.47%)	$1,258 (39.07%)
1 BR	$23.95	$1,260	$1,183 (6.49%)	$1,357 (-7.13%)
2 BR	$22.00	$1,680	$1,425 (17.89%)	$1,637 (2.65%)
3 BR	$19.79	$3,000	$2,049 (46.45%)	$2,547 (17.80%)
4+ BR	$16.95	$3,200	$3,123 (2.48%)	$2,899 (10.38%)

Historical Rents in Lakewood, CO

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Top Cities Near Lakewood

There are a total of 1 cities nearby Lakewood. The average rent in Lakewood is currently $1,350 per month. Only one city nearby has an average rent lower than that. Our records show that Denver, CO, with an average rent of $1,350, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near Lakewood, CO is Denver, CO. Monthly rents here are on average $1,350 per month.

Let's compare Lakewood, CO's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. Typically, rent for studios in Lakewood, CO is 20.72% more expensive than other cities nearby. One bedrooms are about 4.92% more expensive. Two bedrooms in Lakewood, CO are about 15.02% more affordable. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 3.93% more expensive. Want more information? Check out the top 1 cities near Lakewood, CO in the following table.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Denver, CO	$1,050	$1,140	$1,720	$1,350

Top Neighborhoods Near Lakewood

There are a total of 2 neighborhoods in or near Lakewood. Some of these neighborhoods include Capitol Hill and Uptown. We've included all of these top 2 neighborhoods in or near Lakewood, CO in the following table.

The average rent for these 2 neighborhoods in or near Lakewood, CO is currently around $1,118 per month. A total of 2 neighborhoods have a lower average rent. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is less than Lakewood's average rent, which is actually $1,495. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near Lakewood, Capitol Hill has the most affordable average rent at $1,040 per month. Whereas, at $1,195 average rent per month, Uptown is the most expensive neighborhood in or near Lakewood. View the following table for more information.

Neighborhood	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Capitol Hill, Denver, CO	$849	$1,060	$1,425	$1,040
Uptown, Denver, CO	$972	$1,273	$2,115	$1,195

Top Counties Near Lakewood

There are a total of 2 counties located by Lakewood, CO. Some of these counties include Denver, CO and Jefferson, CO. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $1,423. That's roughly around $23 per sqft. A total of 2 counties have a lower average rent. The county that is the most affordable is Denver, CO. Its average rent per month is $1,350. Vice versa, with an average rent of $1,495, Jefferson, CO is the most expensive county by Lakewood, CO.

Typically, rent for studios in Lakewood, CO is 20.72% more expensive than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Lakewood, CO is 2.54% more expensive than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Lakewood, CO is 6.54% more affordable than other counties nearby. We've listed all of these counties in the table below.

County	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Denver, CO	$1,050	$1,140	$1,720	$1,350
Jefferson, CO	$1,050	$1,197	$1,466	$1,495

Top Zipcodes Near Lakewood

There is one zipcode in or near Lakewood, CO. The average rent for this zipcode is $1,033. One zipcode has an average rent that is lower than that. The zipcode with the most affordable average rent for apartment listings is 80203, Denver, CO at $1,033 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $1,033 per month is 80203, Denver, CO.

The following table includes the zipcode in or near Lakewood, CO. You can view the average rent breakdown for each zipcode by bedroom size.

Zipcode	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
80203, Denver, CO	$945	$1,060	$1,785	$1,033

Frequently Asked Questions - Lakewood Average Rents

What is the average rent price in Lakewood, CO?

The average monthly rental price for Lakewood, CO apartments for rent is approximately $1,495. This calculation takes into consideration rental listings of varying bedroom/bathroom sizes, building types, and locations.

Do Lakewood, CO 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, CO.

How much is a studio apartment in Lakewood, CO?

The average monthly rental price for studio apartments is $1,325 and an average price per square feet of $35.42. There are a total of 2 studio apartment listings currently available for rent in Lakewood.

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

The average monthly rental price for one bedroom apartments is $1,199 and an average price per square feet of $23.95. There are a total of 23 one bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Lakewood.

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

The average monthly rental price for two bedroom apartments is $1,495 and an average price per square feet of $22.00. There are a total of 50 two bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Lakewood.

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

Rent prices for rentals in Lakewood, CO can fluctuate yearly. Specifically, studio rental prices have changed by 0.72%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.06%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.18%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.46% year-over-year.

What is a reasonable rent price in Lakewood, CO?

A reasonable rent price in Lakewood, CO is around $1,196/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.