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Average Rent in Lakewood, CO & Rent Trends
Rent prices and market trends across 2 apartment communities in Lakewood, CO. Updated daily.
Market Average
$2,120/mo
Lowest Available
$1,915/mo
cheapest unit on market
Communities
2
tracked daily
Units Listed
11
available now
Price Cuts This Week in Lakewood, CO
29 listed units across 2 buildings offering 3 bed units in Lakewood, CO dropped their asking rent in the past 7 days, an average cut of $59/mo. These are the largest cuts, tracked unit by unit with daily price checks.
| Apartment | Unit | Last Week | Now | Cut |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Belmar Villas | Unit VB-12, Sorrento | $1,501 | $1,371 | $130 |
| Belmar Villas | Unit VE-15, Sorrento | $1,501 | $1,371 | $130 |
| Belmar Villas | Unit VA-37, Sorrento | $1,484 | $1,356 | $128 |
| Belmar Villas | Unit SD-12, Milano | $2,053 | $1,933 | $120 |
| Belmar Villas | Unit SC-32, Milano | $2,133 | $2,026 | $107 |
| Belmar Villas | Unit NM-31, Roma | $1,692 | $1,602 | $90 |
| Belmar Villas | Unit NC-22, Milano | $1,998 | $1,915 | $83 |
| Belmar Villas | Unit VC-12, Sorrento | $1,551 | $1,468 | $83 |
Rent by Neighborhood in Lakewood, CO
Compare average rent across Lakewood, CO neighborhoods. Click any area to see detailed trends.
| Neighborhood | Avg Rent | 30d Change | From | Properties | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eiber | $2,248 | ▼ $85 | $1,329 | 3 | 90 |
| Lakewood 80228 | $2,079 | ▲ $136 | $1,487 | 3 | 50 |
| Belmar Park | $1,713 | ▼ $200 | $1,380 | 1 | 26 |
Is Rent Going Up or Down in Lakewood, CO?
As of August 2026, the average rent in Lakewood, CO is $2,120 per month across 2 apartment communities and 11 available units.
The most affordable option is Belmar Villas starting at $1,915/mo. By unit type, a 3-bedroom averages $2,120/mo.
Prices range from $1,915 to $2,598 per month. The most common price point is the $2,000 range, where 7 units are currently listed.
Rent Price Distribution
Rent by Bedroom Type in Lakewood, CO
Rent Prices by Apartment in Lakewood, CO
| Property | Starting at | Average | Units | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Belmar Villas | $1,915/mo | $2,015/mo | 9 | 3.6 |
| Oak Street Station | $2,588/mo | $2,593/mo | 2 | 3.9 |
Frequently Asked Questions About Rent in Lakewood, CO
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Built on the 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Minimum to afford average rent
$85,000/year
Based on the 30 percent rule, using our tracked average rent of $2,120/mo.
Comfortable income
$102,000/year
Based on the 25 percent rule, leaving more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($1,915/mo), you need to earn at least $77,000/year.
Median household income in Lakewood, CO is $85,789 , about 16% below the comfortable-living threshold.
Cost of living in Lakewood, CO
Overall prices in Lakewood, CO runs above the national average by about 6% (BEA Regional Price Parity index 105.8, where 100 equals the U.S. average). The breakdown below estimates monthly costs for a single adult, using national consumer-spending baselines from the Bureau of Labor Statistics scaled by Lakewood, CO's regional price parities.
| Category | Monthly estimate |
|---|---|
| Rent (market average) | $2,120 |
| Utilities | $628 |
| Groceries | $549 |
| Transportation | $1,497 |
| Healthcare | $730 |
| Other goods and services | $1,169 |
| Estimated total | $6,693/mo |
Population
156,309
Median household income
$85,789
Census median rent
$1,746/mo
Rent as % of income
32.3%
Median age
38.0
Mean commute
27 min
Methodology
Rent data
Sourced directly from each tracked apartment community and refreshed every 24 hours. Every listed unit price on this page is real and listed today.
Cost of living
Estimates combine national consumer-spending baselines from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (Consumer Expenditure Survey) with the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities (MARPP dataset). Both are peer-reviewed federal data releases published annually.
Salary to live comfortably
Applies the standard 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income rule on top of the listed rent. This is the same affordability guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Demographic figures
Median household income, population, median age, commute time, Census median rent, and rent as percentage of income come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates, the most recent complete release.
Cost of living and demographic figures were last published in 2023.
Google Search Trends for Lakewood, CO Apartments
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