What is the average apartment size in Lakewood?

The average size for a Lakewood, CA apartment is 869 square feet, but this number varies greatly depending on unit type, with cheap and luxury alternatives for houses and apartments alike. Studio apartments are the smallest and most affordable, 1-bedroom apartments are closer to the average, while 2-bedroom apartments and 3-bedroom apartments offer a more generous square footage.

What is the average rent in Lakewood?

As of Mar / 2026, the average rent in Lakewood is $2,439 per month, a 0.86% increase from last years average of $2,418.

What is the average apartment size in Lakewood?

The typical apartment in Lakewood offers about 869 sq. ft. square feet of living space, though actual sizes vary depending on layout and amenities.

Lakewood, CA Rental Market Trends

Q: What's the typical rent budget in Lakewood?

The typical rent budget in Lakewood ranges from $2,001 to $2,500 per month, with 42% of rentals in this range.

Q: Do most people rent or own in Lakewood?

In Lakewood, 28% of households rent while 72% own their homes, based on the latest U.S. Census data.

Last updated: April 23, 2026 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in Lakewood is $2,439, a 0.86% increase compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $2,418.

One-bedroom apartments provide 691 square feet for $2,054, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-beedroom units at $2,611 offer 957 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Three-bedroom apartments deliver maximum space (1,108 sq ft) for $2,999, suitable for larger households.

Average rent in Lakewood, CA

Last updated: April 23, 2026

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$2,439	869 sq. ft.
Studio	n/a	n/a
1 Bed	$2,054	691 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$2,611	957 sq. ft.
3 Beds	$2,999	1,108 sq. ft.

Lakewood, CA rent trends

Rental prices in Lakewood, CA have increased by 0.86% over the past year. The average rent moved from $2,418 to $2,439.

What's the typical rent budget in Lakewood, CA?

The largest share of rentals in Lakewood, CA (42%) fall between $2,001-$2,500 per month. This suggests that most people succesfully find suitable apartments within this price.

Do most people rent or own in Lakewood, CA?

7,306 or 28% of the households in Lakewood, CA are renter-occupied while 18,812 or 72% are owner-occupied.

Average Rent in Lakewood, CA By Neighborhood

Neighborhood	Average Rent
Lakewood Mutuals	$2,386
Lakewood Park	$2,366

Lakewood | Rent Comparison by Neighborhood

Rent in Lakewood Mutuals is 1% higher than in Lakewood Park

$2,386

Lakewood Mutuals rent is 2% lower than Lakewood average

Average Rent $2,386

$2,366

Lakewood Park rent is 3% lower than Lakewood average

Average Rent $2,366

How Lakewood Compares to Other Cities

City	Average Rent
Lakewood	$2,439
Los Angeles	$2,742
East Bay	$2,684
San Diego	$2,969
San Francisco	$3,792
Oakland	$2,625
Long Beach	$2,684
Sacramento	$1,882
San Jose	$3,170
Alameda	$3,031
Fresno	$1,618
Anaheim	$2,470
Inglewood, CA	$2,479
Huntington Beach, CA	$2,824
Fullerton, CA	$2,528
Hawthorne, CA	$1,954
Torrance, CA	$2,540
Downey, CA	$2,261
Buena Park, CA	$2,354
Gardena, CA	$1,947
Norwalk, CA	$2,353

Where this data comes from

The rental statistics on this page were compiled by RentCafe.com, a nationwide apartment search website trusted by millions of renters to find apartments and houses for rent throughout the U.S.

Rent prices, trends, and apartment sizes were calculated based on data from our sister company, Yardi Matrix, an apartment market intelligence solution that covers approximately 90% of the U.S. metro area population. The data includes comprehensive information on all Lakewood apartment buildings with 50 or more units, totaling 23.5 million apartments across 181 U.S. markets.

Housing composition data was sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau, using the most recently available information by tenure.