Travel Nursing in Lakewood, CO

Travel nursing in Lakewood, CO — what it costs to live there and 7 furnished places to stay.

Housing in Lakewood

7 furnished rentals available for travel nurses.

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Cost of living in Lakewood

Prices in Colorado run 3% higher overall.

CategoryIndexvs national
Overall103.13% higher
Housing127.427% higher
Utilities85.015% lower
Groceries and goods98.71% lower
Services99.6at the national average

Source: BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024, where 100 is the national average.

Rent in Lakewood

UnitMonthlyMeasure
Studio$1,530HUD Fair Market Rent 2025, utilities included
One bedroom$1,670HUD Fair Market Rent 2025, utilities included
Two bedroom$2,000HUD Fair Market Rent 2025, utilities included
Three bedroom$2,610HUD Fair Market Rent 2025, utilities included
Typical asking rent, all sizes$1,857Zillow Observed Rent Index 2025

Licensing

Colorado is a Nurse Licensure Compact state, so an active multistate license covers you here. A single-state license from elsewhere does not.

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Common questions

Do I need a Colorado nursing license?
Colorado is a Nurse Licensure Compact state, so an active multistate license covers you here. A single-state license from elsewhere does not.
Is Lakewood expensive for travel nurses?
Against the national average, Colorado runs housing 27% above and utilities 15% below. The rest, groceries and goods and services, sits within a few points of average. (BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024, where 100 is the national average.)
What is rent for a travel nurse in Lakewood?
The market rate for a one-bedroom in Lakewood is $1,670 a month (HUD Fair Market Rent, 2025, utilities included). CircleRN lists 7 furnished places here.