Bear Valley, Lakewood, CO—80227

As of July '25, Rentcast reports the average rent in Bear Valley, Lakewood, CO is $2,030, with a year-over-year rent change of -8.6%. Per bedroom, the median rent as of July '25 in Bear Valley, Lakewood, CO is studios: $1,490, 1-bedrooms: $1,420, 2-bedrooms: $1,790, 3-bedrooms: $2,730, 4-bedrooms: $3,470. The most common rental property sizes in Bear Valley, Lakewood, CO are 2-bedroom and 1-bedroom, accounting for 48.3% and 33.4% of the rental stock.

As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Bear Valley, Lakewood, CO has a population of 34,900, which has decreased by -3.0% over the past 5 years. Bear Valley, Lakewood, CO is a moderately popular place for families, as children make up 17.6% of the population. The area has a moderately educated workforce, with 44.1% of adult residents holding a bachelor’s degree or higher. There are some residents working remotely, with 16.2% reporting working from home.

As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Bear Valley, Lakewood, CO is a predominantly white area, with 63.9% of the population identifying as white. The white population has grown by 0.2% in the last 5 years. The second most common race or ethnicity in Bear Valley, Lakewood, CO is hispanic, making up 26.5% of the population. Foreign-born residents account for 9.5% of the population in Bear Valley, Lakewood, CO, and this percentage has decreased by 12.0% as of the ACS Survey 5 years prior, suggesting fewer immigrants are calling the area home.

As of 2024, the percent of homes in Bear Valley, Lakewood, CO under the Section 8 program is 4.0%. This is considered low, suggesting that the neighborhood is sparsely composed of Section 8 homes. Section 8 opportunity is good when HUD pays more than market rent. In Bear Valley, Lakewood, CO, all tracked home sizes have HUD payment amounts above market rent, suggesting strong Section 8 opportunity across the board.