Lakewood, WA Rent History
141 months of data, 2015–2026. Source: ZORI (Zillow Observed Rent Index, smoothed seasonally adjusted).
Today (2026-09)
$1,734
1-year change
+1.7%
$29/mo
5-year change
+14.5%
$219/mo
10-year change
+78.8%
$764/mo
Monthly rent trend
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Year-by-year rent in Lakewood
| Year | Median rent | YoY change | vs 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | $863/mo | — | 0.0% |
| 2016 | $924/mo | +7.1% | +7.1% |
| 2017 | $1,010/mo | +9.3% | +17.0% |
| 2018 | $1,116/mo | +10.5% | +29.3% |
| 2019 | $1,186/mo | +6.3% | +37.4% |
| 2020 | $1,253/mo | +5.6% | +45.2% |
| 2021 | $1,389/mo | +10.9% | +61.0% |
| 2022 | $1,584/mo | +14.0% | +83.5% |
| 2023 | $1,583/mo | -0.1% | +83.4% |
| 2024 | $1,629/mo | +2.9% | +88.8% |
| 2025 | $1,670/mo | +2.5% | +93.5% |
| 2026 | $1,737/mo | +4.0% | +101.3% |
Frequently asked questions
How much has rent in Lakewood changed since 2015?
Median rent in Lakewood, WA was $855 in 2015-01 and is $1,734 as of 2026-09 — a change of $879 per month over 11 years.
How much has Lakewood rent increased in the last 5 years?
Over the past 5 years, median rent in Lakewood, WA has changed +14.5% ($219 per month). The current median is $1,734.
What has rent in Lakewood done over the past decade?
Over the past 10 years, median rent in Lakewood, WA has changed +78.8% ($764 per month). It is now $1,734.
Is rent in Lakewood going up or down year over year?
Year over year, median rent in Lakewood, WA has increased +1.7% ($29/mo). Current median: $1,734.