Lakewood, California Rental Market Trends

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Any shifts in rent prices brought forth by the COVID-19 pandemic are not yet reflected in the statistics on this page. Please bear this in mind when referencing the data below, as it may not accurately describe the current context of the Lakewood, California rental market.

Lakewood, California

Average Apartment Rent

$2,360

Y-o-Y Change in Average
Apartment Rent

-2.2%

As of November 2024

Compared to a year ago, Lakewood, California apartments have recorded a -2.2% rent decrease.

Lakewood, California Average apartment rent trend

Median Rent Nov 2021 Mar 2022 Jul 2022 Nov 2022 Mar 2023 Jul 2023 Nov 2023 Mar 2024 Jul 2024 Nov 2024
Lakewood $2,057 $2,068 $2,167 $2,286 $2,392 $2,350 $2,412 $2,355 $2,426 $2,360
National $1,596 $1,635 $1,708 $1,726 $1,714 $1,739 $1,733 $1,727 $1,752 $1,748
Lakewood
National
Nov 2021
$2,057
$1,596
Mar 2022
$2,068
$1,635
Jul 2022
$2,167
$1,708
Nov 2022
$2,286
$1,726
Mar 2023
$2,392
$1,714
Jul 2023
$2,350
$1,739
Nov 2023
$2,412
$1,733
Mar 2024
$2,355
$1,727
Jul 2024
$2,426
$1,752
Nov 2024
$2,360
$1,748

Lakewood, California Average Apartment Rent

Lakewood, California Apartment rent ranges

Under $500
$501 - $700
$701 - $1000
$1,000 - $1,500
$1,500 - $2,000
Over $2,000

At 69.45%, apartments priced Over $2,000 represent the bulk of Lakewood, California rentals, while condos priced $1,000 - $1,500 hold the lowest share of the market – 3.72%.

Lakewood, California Housing tenure**

Renter occupied housing units 7,473
Owner occupied housing units 18,915

Renters take up 28% of Lakewood, California real estate, occupying a total of 7,473 units, while homeowners live in 18,915 properties.

Median number of rooms of renter-occupied housing units**

4.4

Renter median household income**

$84,940

Average household size of renter-occupied housing units**

2.99

Rental vacancy rate**

1.3%

Lakewood, California Renter-occupied housing units by no. of bedrooms**

No bedrooms 286
1 bed 1,329
2 beds 2,896
3 beds 2,473
4 beds 453

There are 2,896 rentals in Lakewood, California with 2 beds making up the highest share of the market, at 39%. Units with No bedrooms, on the other hand, hold the lowest percentage (4%), amounting to 286 units. Overall, the median number of rooms in Lakewood, California homes for rent is 4.4.

Lakewood, California Renter-occupied units by age of householder**

15 - 24 years 231
25 - 34 years 1,863
35 - 44 years 1,593
45 - 54 years 1,451
55 - 59 years 596
60 - 64 years 659
65 - 74 years 746
75 - 84 years 186
85 years and over 148

Most condos for rent in Lakewood, California are occupied by residents in the 25 - 34 years age group (25%), followed by those in the 35 - 44 years age group (21%). At the same time, people in the 75 - 84 years age group make up the lowest share of the local rental market – 2%.

Lakewood, California Renter-occupied housing units by family type**

Family households 5,414
Non-Family Households 2,059

Lakewood, California Renter-occupied housing units by the presence of own children**

With related children of the householder under 18 2,781
No related children of the householder under 18 4,692

A total of 5,414 apartments for rent in Lakewood, California, or 72% of all rentals are family households. Additionally, 37% of rental homes include children under the age of 18 – that’s 2,781 units. All in all, the median size of a renter-occupied household in Lakewood, California is 2.99.

Lakewood, California Renter-occupied housing units by educational attainment**

Less than high school graduate 705
High school graduate (including equivalency) 1,768
Some college or associate's degree 2,638
Bachelor's degree or higher 2,362

In terms of education, renters holding bachelor degrees or higher make up 32% of the rental market. In contrast, residents with less than a high school degree reside in 9% of the homes for rent in Lakewood, California.

Lakewood, California Renter-occupied units by year structure built**

Built 2020 or later 43
Built 2010 - 2019 264
Built 2000 - 2009 110
Built 1990 - 1999 606
Built 1980 - 1989 808
Built 1970 - 1979 1,116
Built 1960 - 1969 1,394
Built 1950 - 1959 2,392
Built 1940 - 1949 644
Built 1939 or earlier 96

The highest share of Lakewood, California apartment rentals, namely 32% or 2,392 units, were Built 1950 - 1959, followed by those Built 1960 - 1969 (19%, 1,394 units), and the ones Built 1970 - 1979 (15%, 1,116 units).

Lakewood, California Renter-occupied units by year householder moved in**

Moved in 2021 or later 447
Moved in 2018 to 2020 2,153
Moved in 2010 to 2017 3,397
Moved in 2000 to 2009 1,006
Moved in 1990 to 1999 272
Moved in 1989 or earlier 198

Median year renter moved into unit 2015

Most Lakewood, California renters (45%) moved in 2010 to 2017, while only 3% of them moved in 1989 or earlier. Overall, the median year renters have occupied their Lakewood, California condos for rent is 2015.

Lakewood, California Renter-occupied housing units by vehicles available**

No vehicle available 426
1 vehicle available 2,215
2 vehicles available 2,921
3 vehicles available 1,371
4 vehicles available 386
5 or more vehicles available 154

When it comes to transportation options, 39% of Lakewood, California renters have 2 vehicles available per household, 30% of them have 1 vehicle available, and 18% have 3 vehicles available.

Lakewood, California Means of transportation to work of householders living in renter-occupied housing units**

Car, truck, or van - drove alone 9,207
Car, truck, or van - carpooled 893
Public transportation (excluding taxicab) 241
Walked 439
Taxicab, motorcycle, bicycle, or other means 212
Worked at home 983

Lakewood, California Geographical mobility in the past year for householders living in renter-occupied housing units**

Same house as 1 year ago 18,756
Moved within same county 2,399
Moved from different county within same state 569
Moved from different state 169

The rental statistics on this page were compiled using data provided by our sister company, Yardi Matrix, an apartment market intelligence solution which offers comprehensive information on all Lakewood, California apartment buildings 50 units or larger. Yardi Matrix covers ~80% of the U.S. metro area population, including over 80,000 properties and 15.2 million apartments across 124 U.S. markets.

*Average single-family rent calculated from point2homes.com data.

**Data sourced from U.S. Census Bureau; American Community Survey, 2022 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates

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