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Lakewood, CO apartments for rent

541 apartments for rent in Lakewood, CO, from 60 communities.

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$1,648-$4,922 /mo

Ashford Belmar

7301 W Ohio Ave, Lakewood, CO, 80226

1-3 beds 1-2 baths 810-1,627 sqft
Featured amenities:
  • Pet friendly
  • AC cooling system
  • In-unit laundry appliances
  • Swimming pool
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$1,349-$1,649 /mo

Glen at Lakewood

453 Van Gordon Street, Lakewood, CO, 80228

Studio-2 beds 1-2 baths 580-1,185 sqft
75 units available
Featured amenities:
  • Pet friendly
  • AC cooling system
  • In-unit laundry appliances
  • Dishwasher
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Lakewood apartment for rent - a living room and kitchen with a couch and a table
$1,646-$5,873 /mo

Trifecta Belmar

7110 W Virginia Avenue, Lakewood, CO, 80226

Studio-2 beds 1-2 baths 534-1,320 sqft
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Lakewood apartment for rent - a living room with a couch and a rug
$1,834-$6,147 /mo

Windsor at Pinehurst

3950 S Wadsworth Blvd, Lakewood, CO, 80235

1-3 beds 1-2 baths 704-1,397 sqft
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Lakewood apartment for rent - a living room with a couch and a fireplace and a large window
$1,939-$4,322 /mo

The Retreat at Fox Hollow

3248 S. Newcombe St., Lakewood, CO, 80227

1-3 beds 1-2 baths 700-1,330 sqft
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Lakewood apartment for rent - a living room and kitchen with a couch and a table
$1,467-$2,034 /mo

Zephyr Line

1391 Zephyr St, Lakewood, CO, 80214

1-3 beds 1-2 baths 673-1,107 sqft
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Lakewood apartment for rent - a white kitchen with stainless steel appliances and a ceiling fan
$1,600-$1,940 /mo

The Parker Apartments

8854 W La Salle Ave, Lakewood, CO, 80227

1-2 beds 1-2 baths 500-1,085 sqft
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Lakewood apartment for rent - a living room with couches and chairs and a fireplace
$2,256-$4,413 /mo

The Windsor CO

8153 West Eastman Place, Lakewood, CO, 80227

1-3 beds 1-2.5 baths 804-1,450 sqft
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Lakewood apartment for rent - a living room with couches and chairs and a fireplace
$1,556-$3,029 /mo

Westwood Green

7410 W. Warren Circle, Lakewood, CO, 80228

1-3 beds 1-2 baths 670-1,496 sqft
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Lakewood apartment for rent - a living room with a couch and a coffee table
$1,095-$1,995 /mo

The Reed

1679 Reed St, Lakewood, CO, 80214

1-3 beds 1-2 baths 685-1,128 sqft
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Lakewood apartment for rent - A living room with a blue chair and a white couch.
$1,199-$2,023 /mo

Mountain Vista

474 South Wright Street, Lakewood, CO, 80228

1-3 beds 1-2 baths 500-1,300 sqft
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Lakewood apartment for rent - a kitchen and living room with a dining room table and chairs
$1,638-$5,501 /mo

WestLink at Oak Station

1665 Pierson Street, Lakewood, CO, 80215

1-3 beds 1-2 baths 667-1,303 sqft
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$1,443-$3,394 /mo

The Huntington

8223 West Floyd Ave, Lakewood, CO, 80227

1-2 beds 1-2 baths 600-1,010 sqft
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$1,374-$3,497 /mo

West Line Flats

6500 W. 13th Ave, Lakewood, CO, 80214

Studio-2 beds 1-2 baths 460-1,031 sqft
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$1,509-$3,324 /mo

Concordia Apartments

6777 West 19th Place, Lakewood, CO, 80214

1-2 beds 1-2 baths 624-808 sqft
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$1,769-$3,734 /mo

Union West

35 Van Gordon Street, Lakewood, CO, 80228

Studio-3 beds 1-2 baths 548-1,325 sqft
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Lakewood apartment for rent - an open living room and kitchen with a dining room table
$1,704-$6,714 /mo

The Hamptons

8507 West Hampden Ave, Lakewood, CO, 80227

1-3 beds 1-2 baths 808-1,420 sqft
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Edgewater apartment for rent - a living room with a couch and a television
$1,108-$1,485 /mo

Edge Apartments

5218 W 25th Avenue, Edgewater, CO, 80214

Studio-1 bed 1 bath 425-460 sqft
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$1,739-$4,412 /mo

Whisper Creek

3505 S Nelson Cir, Lakewood, CO, 80235-1168

1-3 beds 1-2 baths 701-1,343 sqft
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$1,496-$2,189 /mo

Sofi Belmar

823 S Vance St., Lakewood, CO, 80226

1-2 beds 1-2 baths 670-950 sqft
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Lakewood apartment for rent - a living room with a stone fireplace and a couch
$1,547-$6,299 /mo

Sloans Lake Apartments

6792 W. 19th Place, Lakewood, CO, 80214

1-2 beds 1 bath 568-919 sqft
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Lakewood apartment for rent - A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets and stainless steel appliances.
$2,050-$3,095 /mo

Alta Green Mountain

13055 W. Mississppi Court, Lakewood, CO, 80228

1-3 beds 1-2 baths 706-1,341 sqft
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Lakewood apartment for rent - a living room and dining room with a white table
$1,368-$1,695 /mo

Country Club Gardens

1160 Pierce Street, Lakewood, CO, 80214

1-3 beds 1-2 baths 735-1,560 sqft
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Lakewood apartment for rent - a living room with a stone fireplace and a couch
$1,409-$2,662 /mo

Silver Reef

12419 W 2nd Place, Lakewood, CO, 80228

1-2 beds 1-2 baths 600-1,099 sqft
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Lakewood apartment for rent - A living room with a grey chair and a wooden table.
$1,891-$3,493 /mo

The Ranch at Bear Creek

3324 S. Field St, Lakewood, CO, 80227

1-3 beds 1-1.5 baths 685-1,270 sqft
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$1,034-$1,759 /mo

Virginia Park

5350 W Virginia Ave, Lakewood, CO, 80226

1-2 beds 1-1.5 baths 500-965 sqft
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Edgewater apartment for rent - a living room with a blue couch and a table
$1,086-$3,721 /mo

Edge 26 by Trion Living

6201 W 26th Ave., Edgewater, CO, 80214

1-3 beds 1-2 baths 610-1,150 sqft
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Lakewood apartment for rent - a living room with a table and chairs and a couch
$1,614-$4,621 /mo

Alta Sloans Lake

1605 Sheridan Blvd, Lakewood, CO, 80214

Studio-2 beds 1-2 baths 502-1,225 sqft
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Lakewood apartment for rent - a large living room with a blue couch and a fireplace
$1,724-$2,500 /mo

Beacon 85

85 S Union Blvd, Lakewood, CO, 80228

Studio-2 beds 1-2 baths 585-1,098 sqft
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$1,333-$1,757 /mo

Waterfront

10555 W Jewel Ave., Lakewood, CO, 80232

1-2 beds 1-2 baths 600-1,000 sqft
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Get to know the area

Schools

Hutchinson Elementary School
Public • PK-5 • 229 students
7/10
Green Mountain Elementary School
Public • PK-5 • 234 students
6/10
Patterson Elementary School
Public • PK-6 • 446 students
6/10
Jefferson County Open Elementary School
Public • PK-6 • 243 students
5/10
Kendrick Lakes Elementary School
Public • PK-5 • 391 students
5/10
Lumberg Elementary School
Public • PK-6 • 438 students
4/10
Addenbrooke Classical Grammar School
Charter • PK-5 • 452 students
4/10
Foothills Elementary School
Public • PK-5 • 278 students
3/10
Westgate Elementary School
Public • PK-5 • 458 students
3/10
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Devinny Elementary School
Public • K-5 • 463 students
9/10
Rooney Ranch Elementary School
Public • K-5 • 525 students
9/10
Dennison Elementary School
Public • K-6 • 627 students
9/10
Stober Elementary School
Public • K-5 • 258 students
7/10
Glennon Heights Elementary School
Public • K-6 • 244 students
7/10
Green Gables Elementary School
Public • K-5 • 219 students
7/10
Hutchinson Elementary School
Public • PK-5 • 229 students
7/10
Bear Creek K-8 School
Public • K-8 • 1060 students
7/10
Green Mountain Elementary School
Public • PK-5 • 234 students
6/10
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D'Evelyn Junior/Senior High School
Public • 7-12 • 1022 students
9/10
Bear Creek K-8 School
Public • K-8 • 1060 students
7/10
Dunstan Middle School
Public • 6-8 • 945 students
5/10
Jefferson County Open Secondary
Public • 7-12 • 313 students
4/10
Addenbrooke Classical Academy
Charter • 6-12 • 373 students
4/10
Carmody Middle School
Public • 6-8 • 799 students
4/10
Creighton Middle School
Public • 6-8 • 683 students
4/10
Jefferson High School
Public • 7-12 • 666 students
2/10
Alameda International High School
Public • 7-12 • 1139 students
2/10
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D'Evelyn Junior/Senior High School
Public • 7-12 • 1022 students
9/10
Bear Creek High School
Public • 9-12 • 1530 students
7/10
Green Mountain High School
Public • 9-12 • 1106 students
7/10
Lakewood High School
Public • 9-12 • 2091 students
6/10
Hope Academy of the Denver Street School
Public • 9-12 • 4 students
4/10
Jefferson County Open Secondary
Public • 7-12 • 313 students
4/10
Addenbrooke Classical Academy
Charter • 6-12 • 373 students
4/10
Alameda International High School
Public • 7-12 • 1139 students
2/10
Jefferson High School
Public • 7-12 • 666 students
2/10
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Renter’s City Guide to Lakewood

Introduction

The city, located in Jefferson County, has been named among the 25 safest cities in Colorado by SafeHome.org, a site that measures citizen-to-police ratios and crime trends compared to population. 

How big is Lakewood?

Lakewood’s population is about 4.5 times the size of nearby Englewood. The city’s population is about 22% of Denver’s. 

Where is Lakewood located?  

Located in northern Colorado and bordered by Golden, Wheat Ridge, Englewood and Littleton, Lakewood lies eight miles from Denver and 27 miles from Boulder. 

What is the weather like in Lakewood?

With a semi-arid climate, Lakewood features warm to hot summers and mild winters with abundant snowfall. Summer high temperatures hover between 86°F and 104°F. Winter average temperatures are around 13°F, but low temperatures can reach -26°F. Spring and summer months experience 17 inches of rainfall, on average, while flooding, blizzards and heavy snowfalls can also occur in the city.

What are the pros of living in Lakewood?

The attractive downtown core; breathtaking scenery; vibrant arts and culture scene; and the city’ proximity to Denver and Boulder are some of Lakewood’s finest assets. 

What are the cons of living in Lakewood?

A tendency toward urban sprawl, few entertainment options, and a longer commute time for those working in Boulder or Denver are some of the main disadvantages of living in Lakewood.

Lakewood Demographic Highlights
Total Population 156,309
Female
Male
78,062
78,247
Median Age 38
Expenses & Housing Stats

How much does public transportation cost in Lakewood? 

Denver Regional Transportation District ensures local bus and commuter rail services. Regular fares are priced at $3 for adults, with discounted fares available to seniors and children. Daily and monthly passes are also available, ranging from $6 to $114. 

How much do taxi services cost in Lakewood? 

Lakewood Taxi Services, Valley Taxi, Green Taxi Cooperative and Colorado Luxury Ride are some of the local taxi services available in Lakewood. The base fee is set at $2.85, while the cost per mile is $2.70. 

What is the average commute time in Lakewood? 

The average commute time in Lakewood is 26.1 minutes, which is on par with the national average of 26.4 minutes. 

What is the cost of fuel in Lakewood? 

Those using a personal vehicle can expect to pay $2.24 for gasoline, on average.

How much does a meal cost in Lakewood? 

A three-course meal for two at a mid-range Lakewood restaurant costs $60, on average, with a regular cappuccino priced around $4.31. 

How much do utilities cost in Lakewood? 

Basic utilities (including heating, water, garbage, electricity and cooling) cost $135.92, on average, for a 915-square-foot apartment.

Lakewood Rent Statistics
Lakewood, CO Apartment rent ranges
Under $500
$501 - $700
$701 - $1000
$1,000 - $1,500
$1,500 - $2,000
Over $2,000
Lakewood Average apartment rent trend

Lakewood Housing Statistics

Occupied Housing Units 69,296
Owner Occupied 58.08%
Renter Occupied 41.92%
Renter-occupied housing units in Lakewood:
  • 3,579 Single-family detached homes
  • 2,384 Attached homes or townhouses
  • 25,418 Apartments, ranging from smaller complexes with 2-4 apartments (3,131) to larger communities with 10 or more apartments (14,723)

Among all the available rental units in Lakewood, 21% are houses for rent (either detached or attached), and 79% are apartments.
Jobs & Education

What are the main industries in Lakewood?

Retail; trade; educational services; health and social assistance; waste management services; and public administration are some of the main industries in Lakewood. Many Lakewood residents commute to nearby Boulder or Denver for work. 

What are the top employers in Lakewood?

Denver Federal Center, St. Anthony Hospital, Colorado Christian University, Jefferson County Public Schools, The Integer Group, the State of Colorado, Terumo BCT, the City of Lakewood, First Bank and Home Advisor are some of the largest employers in Lakewood. 

What is the unemployment rate in Lakewood? 

Lakewood’s unemployment rate is currently 13.9%, which is below the national average of 14.7%. 

What is the Lakewood school system like? 

Local public schools are operated by the Jefferson County Public Schools district. Dennison Elementary School, Devinny Elementary School, Kendrick Lakes Elementary School, Green Mountain High School, Lakewood High School and Bear Creek High School are some of the top schools in the city. Besides these, a number of private schools also serve Lakewood. 

What are the top colleges in Lakewood?

Colorado Christian University and Colorado School of Trades are two of the largest post-secondary institutions in the city. Nearby Denver and Boulder are also home to several college and university options.

Lakewood Employment Statistics

Y-o-Y Change
White Collar 146,330 104.3%
Blue Collar 28,954 87.5%
White Collar 83.48%
Blue Collar 16.52%
Y-o-Y Change
Self Employees 19,012 107.8%
Private Companies 122,840 101.4%
Governmental Workers 22,332 101.6%
Not for Profit Companies 11,100 89.3%
Self Employees 10.85%
Private Companies 70.08%
Governmental Workers 12.74%
Not for Profit Companies 6.33%

Lakewood Education Statistics

No High School 2.1%
Some High School 27.01%
Some College 20.74%
Associate Degree 7.77%
Bachelor's Degree 27.88%
Graduate Degree 14.5%

Lakewood Household Statistics

Total Number of Households 69,296
Average People Per Household 2
Median Household Income$85,789
Average Household Income$113,272
Family
Non-family
37,341
31,955
Children
No Children
15,381
53,915
Lifestyle & Renting Tips

What sports activities are there to enjoy in Lakewood?

Fox Hollow Golf Course — with its 27 holes and stunning scenery — is a fantastic place for golf enthusiasts of all levels. The on-site pro shop, clubhouse and driving range are added bonuses. 

What family attractions are there in Lakewood? 

Families with children will definitely enjoy the lush, 2,400-acre parkland of William F. Hayden Park, which boasts walking, biking and horse trails. The park is also home to a wide variety of wildlife and features incredible mountain and meadow views. 

What couples attractions are there in Lakewood? 

Red Rocks Park and Amphitheater is a local venue that hosts artists and concerts of all genres, making it an ideal date night destination. The venue itself was created naturally out of red sandstone and is within proximity to numerous geologic and historical points of interest. 

Where to shop in Lakewood?

Colorado Mills Belmar, Denver West Village, Lakewood City Commons, Foothills Shopping Center, Fairfield Commons, Alameda Village Shopping Center, Lochwood Square Shopping Center and Woodlake Center are some of the best places to shop in Lakewood. 

What are the top restaurants in Lakewood?

Some of the top restaurants in Lakewood include 240 Union Restaurant, Café Jordano, Frijoles Coloradio, The Yabby Hut, Gaby’s German Eatery, Thai Diamond Café, and Abe’s Bar and Grill. 

What events are held in Lakewood?

Cider Days is a two-day, local agricultural festival held every year. It boasts live music; kid-friendly performances and activities; tractor pulls; baking competitions; wagon rides; historic demonstrations; and plenty of apple cider.

What to know about renting in Lakewood?

Those in search of a rental unit in Lakewood should pay close attention to details — like cost, location, number of bedrooms, cell phone reception, water pressure and noise originating from units in the vicinity. A family member or a close friend can be of great help during rental viewings because a second set of eyes might help you see things more clearly. Be open to opinions and observations and share your priority list with them so they can help you choose the rental unit that is a complete match for your requirements.

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