Denver, U.S.A.
Living in Lakewood, Denver
Western suburb with mountain access. Budget-friendly, family-oriented, and close to Red Rocks.
A one-bedroom in Lakewood rents for about $1,700 - $2,100/month — a safe area (safety 4/5), roughly 25 minutes from Denver center by metro.
Commute to Center
25 min
metro
Safety Rating
4/5
SafeVibe
suburbanoutdooraffordable
Rent in Lakewood
Monthly rent in USD ($). First-hand contracts come straight from the landlord or housing company. Second-hand contracts are sublets, and they usually cost more.
| Apartment Size | First-Hand Rent | Second-Hand Rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Bedroom | $1,500 - $1,800/mo | $1,700 - $2,100/mo |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,900 - $2,300/mo | $2,200 - $2,600/mo |
| 3 Bedrooms | $2,400 - $2,900/mo | $2,700 - $3,300/mo |
How Lakewood compares in Denver
Within AffordWhere's Denver dataset, a one-bedroom here averages about $1,900/month — roughly 10% below the city median, and among the more affordable of the 9 areas we track. Two-bedrooms run $2,200 - $2,600/month and three-bedrooms $2,700 - $3,300/month on second-hand contracts. At 25 minutes to the center by metro, it sits farther out than most Denver areas in the set. On safety it rates 4/5, around the middle in the city. Based on its rent, commute, and the suburban, outdoor, affordable tags, it may suit families and longer-term renters who want space.
Weighing options? For cheaper rent, see Aurora. For a shorter commute, see LoDo.
Rent figures reflect official statistics compiled January 2026. See data sources.
Getting around & nearby amenities
OpenStreetMap maps RTD W Line as the nearest light rail stop and Lakewood Gulch as nearby green space around the Lakewood reference point. A school is also mapped within walking distance. It also shows several cafés and restaurants mapped within about 700m of that point.
Amenity data from OpenStreetMap contributors, available under the Open Database License (ODbL). The extracted amenity dataset is published under the same license.
Questions people actually ask
- How much is rent in Lakewood, Denver?
- A 1-bedroom apartment in Lakewood costs $1,700 - $2,100/month (second-hand contract) or $1,500 - $1,800/month (first-hand). A 2-bedroom ranges from $2,200 - $2,600/month, and a 3-bedroom from $2,700 - $3,300/month.
- Is Lakewood safe for expats?
- Lakewood has a safety rating of 4/5 (Safe) on our scale. That is one of the higher ratings on the 1-5 scale; as always, check specific streets and visit at different times before signing a lease.
- How long is the commute from Lakewood to Denver center?
- The commute from Lakewood to Denver city center takes approximately 25 minutes by metro.
- What is Lakewood like to live in?
- Western suburb with mountain access. Budget-friendly, family-oriented, and close to Red Rocks. In our data it is tagged as suburban, outdoor, affordable.
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