Lakewood, WA Rent History

138 months of data, 20152026. Source: ZORI (Zillow Observed Rent Index, smoothed seasonally adjusted).

Today (2026-06)
$1,708
1-year change
+0.7%
$12/mo
5-year change
+21.9%
$307/mo
10-year change
+86.7%
$793/mo

Monthly rent trend

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Year-by-year rent in Lakewood

YearMedian rentYoY changevs 2015
2015$830/mo0.0%
2016$891/mo+7.3%+7.3%
2017$972/mo+9.1%+17.1%
2018$1,078/mo+10.9%+29.9%
2019$1,139/mo+5.7%+37.2%
2020$1,204/mo+5.7%+45.1%
2021$1,337/mo+11.0%+61.1%
2022$1,525/mo+14.1%+83.7%
2023$1,527/mo+0.1%+84.0%
2024$1,569/mo+2.8%+89.0%
2025$1,678/mo+6.9%+102.2%
2026$1,683/mo+0.3%+102.8%

Frequently asked questions

How much has rent in Lakewood changed since 2015?

Median rent in Lakewood, WA was $822 in 2015-01 and is $1,708 as of 2026-06 — a change of $886 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 +21.9% ($307 per month). The current median is $1,708.

What has rent in Lakewood done over the past decade?

Over the past 10 years, median rent in Lakewood, WA has changed +86.7% ($793 per month). It is now $1,708.

Is rent in Lakewood going up or down year over year?

Year over year, median rent in Lakewood, WA has increased +0.7% ($12/mo). Current median: $1,708.

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Methodology: Rent figures use ZORI (Zillow Observed Rent Index) monthly smoothed seasonally-adjusted values for all properties (single family + condo + multifamily). Year-by-year table uses April readings (or nearest available month) for consistency across years. 1-/5-/10-year change uses the same month 2026 as the anchor.