Rent by ZIP · Pierce County
Rent in Lakewood, WA 98498
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom here is $1,870 (+0.5% vs FY2026). Renters in this ZIP code pay a median $1,711 a month, including utilities.
Rent by number of bedrooms
| Size | SAFMR FY2027 | FY2026 | Change | Typical voucher range | Census median rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,350 | $1,340 | +0.7% | $1,215–1,485 | $948 ±$533 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,520 | $1,510 | +0.7% | $1,368–1,672 | $1,410 ±$184 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,870 | $1,860 | +0.5% | $1,683–2,057 | $1,729 ±$102 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,580 | $2,600 | -0.8% | $2,322–2,838 | $2,453 ±$236 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,920 | $2,970 | -1.7% | $2,628–3,212 | $2,881 ±$303 |
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 98498
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 98499 | Lakewood | $1,830 | $1,587 |
| 98467 | University Place | $1,880 | $1,745 |
| 98466 | Tacoma | $2,070 | $1,797 |
| 98465 | Tacoma | $1,790 | $1,766 |
| 98446 | Tacoma | $2,270 | $1,938 |
| 98445 | Tacoma | $2,050 | $1,751 |
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.