What is the average apartment size in Lacey?

The average size for a Lacey, WA apartment is 862 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 Lacey?

As of Oct / 2025, the average rent in Lacey is $1,857 per month, a 4.66% increase from last year’s average of $1,775.

How much does rent cost by apartment size in Lacey?

In Lacey, studios rent for $1,506 per month, one-bedroom units average $1,638 per month, two-bedrooms cost around $1,969 per month, and three-bedroom apartments rent for about $2,439 per month

What is the average apartment size in Lacey?

The typical apartment in Lacey offers about 862 sq. ft. square feet of living space, though actual sizes vary depending on layout and amenities.

How large are apartments by bedroom count in Lacey?

Studio apartments in Lacey average 434 sq. ft., one-bedrooms offer 676 sq. ft., two-bedrooms are about 980 sq. ft., and three-bedroom apartments average 1,252 sq. ft.

Lacey, WA Rental Market Trends

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

The typical rent budget in Lacey ranges from $1,501 to $2,000 per month, with 54% of rentals in this range.

Q: Do most people rent or own in Lacey?

In Lacey, 43% of households rent while 57% own their homes, based on the latest U.S. Census data.

Last updated: November 18, 2025 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in Lacey is $1,857, a 4.66% increase compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $1,775.

Studio Apartments at $1,506 offer the most budget-friendly option with 434 square feet, ideal for single renters prioritizing location over space.

One-bedroom apartments provide 676 square feet for $1,638, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-beedroom units at $1,969 offer 980 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Three-bedroom apartments deliver maximum space (1,252 sq ft) for $2,439, suitable for larger households.

Average rent in Lacey, WA

Last updated: November 18, 2025

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$1,857	862 sq. ft.
Studio	$1,506	434 sq. ft.
1 Bed	$1,638	676 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$1,969	980 sq. ft.
3 Beds	$2,439	1,252 sq. ft.

Lacey, WA rent trends

Rental prices in Lacey, WA have increased by 4.66% over the past year. The average rent moved from $1,775 to $1,857.

What's the typical rent budget in Lacey, WA?

The largest share of rentals in Lacey, WA (54%) fall between $1,501-$2,000 per month. This suggests that most people succesfully find suitable apartments within this price.

Do most people rent or own in Lacey, WA?

9,896 or 43% of the households in Lacey, WA are renter-occupied while 13,245 or 57% are owner-occupied.

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How Lacey Compares to Other Cities

City	Average Rent
Lacey	$1,857
Seattle	$2,271
Tacoma	$1,751
Spokane	$1,394
Vancouver	$1,751
Everett	$1,872
Bellevue	$2,754
Renton	$2,144
Kent	$1,936
Lynnwood	$2,108
Spokane Valley	$1,404
Federal Way	$1,902
Puyallup	$2,049
Lakewood	$1,658
Olympia, WA	$1,777
Fife, WA	$1,822
Gig Harbor, WA	$2,344
Sumner, WA	$2,203
Port Orchard, WA	$1,797
Steilacoom, WA	$1,592
DuPont, WA	$2,283

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 Lacey 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.