Rent by ZIP · Pierce County
Rent in Lakewood, WA 98439
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom here is $1,920 (+3.2% vs FY2026). Renters in this ZIP code pay a median $1,873 a month, including utilities.
Rent by number of bedrooms
| Size | SAFMR FY2027 | FY2026 | Change | Typical voucher range | Census median rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,390 | $1,340 | +3.7% | $1,251–1,529 | $1,142 ±$66 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,560 | $1,510 | +3.3% | $1,404–1,716 | $1,263 ±$161 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,920 | $1,860 | +3.2% | $1,728–2,112 | $1,518 ±$219 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,650 | $2,600 | +1.9% | $2,385–2,915 | $2,331 ±$112 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,990 | $2,970 | +0.7% | $2,691–3,289 | $2,538 ±$272 |
Small Area FMRs for the Tacoma, WA HUD Metro FMR Area. Fair Market Rents include utilities. The voucher range is the typical 90–110% band; your housing authority sets the actual payment standard.
Area-wide FMR for Tacoma, WA HUD Metro FMR Area, 2 bedrooms: $2,064.
What renters pay in 98439
How rents are spread
Share of renter households paying cash rent, by monthly gross rent (rent plus utilities).
Nearby ZIP codes
| ZIP | Place | 2-bedroom FMR | Census median, 2 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|
| 98438 | Mcchord Afb | $1,900 | – |
| 98443 | Tacoma | $1,960 | $1,810 |
| 98444 | Tacoma | $1,930 | $1,668 |
| 98433 | Tacoma | $2,260 | $2,204 |
| 98445 | Tacoma | $2,050 | $1,751 |
| 98446 | Tacoma | $2,270 | $1,938 |
Fair Market Rents across Pierce County, WA · All WA counties · What is Fair Market Rent?
Sources: HUD Small Area and county Fair Market Rents, FY2027 (effective October 1, 2026); U.S. Census Bureau, 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates. Census figures are survey estimates (±90% margin of error) and trail today's market. Place name from GeoNames. About the data.