As of April 2026, rental prices in Lakewood, CO range from $1,484 to $3,504 per month depending on property type and bedroom count.

The largest year-over-year change was a decrease of 12.27% for 2BR apartments in Lakewood, CO.

For 2BR units in Lakewood, CO, apartments rent for $1,680 while single-family homes rent for $2,300.

What is the rent range for Lakewood, CO in April 2026?

As of April 2026, median rents in Lakewood, CO range from $1,484 for a 1BR apartment up to $3,504 for a 4BR condo/townhome.

Are rents rising or falling overall in Lakewood, CO according to April 2026 data?

Rents are falling overall in Lakewood, CO as of April 2026, with nearly all property types and bedrooms showing negative year-over-year changes except for 4BR condo/townhome units, which increased 1.30% YoY.

Which rental segment had the largest month-over-month change in Lakewood, CO in April 2026?

The sharpest month-over-month movement occurred in 1BR single-family rentals, which decreased 10.67% in Lakewood, CO in April 2026.

What is the rent premium for single-family homes versus apartments for 2BR units in Lakewood, CO in April 2026?

In April 2026, 2BR single-family homes in Lakewood, CO rent for $2,300 per month, which is $620 more than the $1,680 rent for 2BR apartments.

Lakewood, CO

April 2026

80228

Long-term Rental Rates

Apartment

Unit Type Price 1 Mo Change 1 Yr Change
1-Bedroom $1,425 – $1,543 -5.71% -10.92%
2-Bedroom $1,596 – $1,764 -8.24% -12.27%
3-Bedroom $2,296 – $2,538 -4.10% -7.97%
4-Bedroom $3,289 – $3,493 -0.99% -1.48%

Condo/Townhome

Unit Type Price 1 Mo Change 1 Yr Change
1-Bedroom $1,494 – $1,602 -4.48% -8.87%
2-Bedroom $1,747 – $1,874 -3.08% -6.48%
3-Bedroom $2,675 – $2,881 -0.14% -4.80%
4-Bedroom $3,381 – $3,627 -0.48% 1.30%

Single-Family

Unit Type Price 1 Mo Change 1 Yr Change
1-Bedroom $1,836 – $1,969 -10.67% -7.86%
2-Bedroom $2,219 – $2,380 -8.93% -8.82%
3-Bedroom $3,108 – $3,300 -1.83% -2.43%
4-Bedroom $3,163 – $3,406 -4.40% -5.45%
Data updated: June 13, 2026

In the Lakewood (80228) rental market, 2-bedroom apartments saw a significant month-over-month decrease, dropping -6.93% to a median of $1,704. This rate of decline outpaces all other apartment segments and may signal oversupply or shifting renter preferences for smaller or larger units.

Renters seeking three-bedroom options in Lakewood (80228) encounter higher prices for condos and townhomes, which average $2,778, compared to $2,417 for apartments—a premium of $361. This suggests increased value placed on amenities or features typical of condo properties.

The data show that Lakewood (80228) rental trends favor 4-bedroom condos and townhomes, which rose 1.3% year-over-year to $3,504. This segment stands out as the only one with positive annual rent growth amid declines in other property types.

12-Month Median Rent Trend

Apartment

Month 1 BR 2 BR 3 BR 4 BR
April 2026 $1,484 $1,680 $2,417 $3,391
March 2026 $1,574 $1,831 $2,520 $3,425
February 2026 $1,551 $1,819 $2,537 $3,473
January 2026 $1,570 $1,887 $2,563 $3,519
December 2025 $1,570 $1,885 $2,560 $3,563
November 2025 $1,630 $1,859 $2,671 $3,588
October 2025 $1,653 $1,872 $2,713 $3,604
September 2025 $1,663 $1,909 $2,742 $3,604
August 2025 $1,663 $1,931 $2,645 $3,577
July 2025 $1,676 $1,934 $2,668 $3,544
June 2025 $1,685 $1,902 $2,653 $3,511
May 2025 $1,668 $1,921 $2,629 $3,484

Condo / Townhome

Month 1 BR 2 BR 3 BR 4 BR
April 2026 $1,548 $1,810 $2,778 $3,504
March 2026 $1,621 $1,868 $2,782 $3,521
February 2026 $1,688 $1,879 $2,801 $3,547
January 2026 $1,741 $1,949 $2,886 $3,579
December 2025 $1,710 $1,946 $2,844 $3,623
November 2025 $1,682 $1,917 $2,922 $3,641
October 2025 $1,688 $1,876 $2,946 $3,641
September 2025 $1,683 $1,866 $2,993 $3,632
August 2025 $1,730 $1,909 $3,013 $3,589
July 2025 $1,716 $1,934 $3,000 $3,562
June 2025 $1,731 $1,946 $2,945 $3,532
May 2025 $1,722 $1,933 $2,959 $3,491

Single-Family

Month 1 BR 2 BR 3 BR 4 BR
April 2026 $1,903 $2,300 $3,204 $3,285
March 2026 $2,130 $2,525 $3,264 $3,436
February 2026 $2,142 $2,557 $3,290 $3,467
January 2026 $2,146 $2,600 $3,318 $3,504
December 2025 $2,164 $2,646 $3,294 $3,552
November 2025 $2,169 $2,678 $3,320 $3,578
October 2025 $2,165 $2,666 $3,298 $3,566
September 2025 $2,159 $2,638 $3,367 $3,561
August 2025 $2,141 $2,637 $3,358 $3,566
July 2025 $2,121 $2,613 $3,375 $3,495
June 2025 $2,093 $2,584 $3,339 $3,479
May 2025 $2,075 $2,542 $3,303 $3,445

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