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Highlights

  • Pet Friendly
  • Playground
  • Modern finishes
  • Business center
  • Community amenities
  • Spacious living
  • Thoughtfully designed apartment homes

Location

889 N Matthews Rd, Lake City, SC 29560, USA
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Management

Palmetto Ridge Apartments

Leasing office

(854) 666-4692 ext. 2

Property Overview

Palmetto Ridge is a highly rated community with an overall expert score of 8.6/10, highlighted by exceptional value for the price, strong amenities, great location, and solid trustworthiness. Residents can expect modern finishes, spacious and thoughtfully designed apartment homes, extensive community amenities including a playground and business center, and outdoor spaces that complement its pet-friendly appeal. With 50 photos available, renters get a detailed visual sense of the property before visiting.

This summary uses Zumper’s proprietary data. “Zumper Expert Ratings,” “Things you’ll love,” and “Great for” are based on our internal analyses of market trends and renter insights.

Zumper Expert Rating

8.6
Very Good
With a solid 8.6 out of 10 overall, Palmetto Ridge is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, Palmetto Ridge has a number of attractive features—namely its Price— so you can be assured your rent will come with a high standard of living.

Things you’ll love

  • Dishwasher
  • Images Available
  • Outdoor space

Great for

  • Pet owners

Floor plans

Welcome to Palmetto Ridge - 2 Bed | 2 Bath2 bed2 bath1,034 sqft$943 /mo1 unit available
Welcome to Palmetto Ridge - 3 Bed | 2 Bath3 bed2 bath1,187 sqft$1,133 /mo1 unit available

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Amenities for Palmetto Ridge

Appliances

DishwasherFridge Stove Dishwasher

Building

Business CenterCats OK
Dogs OK

Grounds

Outdoor SpacePlayground
Units, floor plans, amenities, dimensions, details, availability, and prices may be approximate and subject to change. Please contact a community representative for more information.

Policies and fees

Applicants

Applicants

One-time.

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REQUIRED FEES

Security Deposit

One-time. Refundable.

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Dog Policy

Allowed
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Cat Policy

Allowed
Limit1

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Building details

Property details

Units56
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About Palmetto Ridge

Home Palmetto Ridge

Find your perfect home at Palmetto Ridge, where comfort meets convenience in the heart of Lake City! Our thoughtfully designed apartment homes offer spacious living with the features that matter most, including practical layouts, modern finishes, and community amenities like a playground and business center. The location makes Palmetto Ridge a standout. Situated in Florence County’s 29560 ZIP code and within the Florence 03 attendance zone, you will be close to everyday essentials, schools, and major employers. McLeod Health, Johnson Controls, and local manufacturing centers are all within easy reach. Nearby higher education options include Florence-Darlington Technical College and Francis Marion University, while Myrtle Beach and Florence are just a drive away for shopping, dining, and weekend escapes. Quick access to Highways 378, 52, and I-95 makes regional travel simple. Discover why Palmetto Ridge is the smart and convenient choice for apartment living in Lake City. Schedule your tour today and see how easily you can make it home!


Zumper Expert Rating

Our expert rating is based on a weighted average score of property attributes that renters care about most: price, amenities, location, quality, and trust.
8.6
/10
Very Good
With a solid 8.6 out of 10 overall, Palmetto Ridge is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, Palmetto Ridge has a number of attractive features—namely its Price— so you can be assured your rent will come with a high standard of living.
How we rated Palmetto Ridge
Price·10A score that weighs the cost and location of the property, which we calculate by comparing rent prices of recent units to the median price of nearby rentals, adjusting for overall quality and features.
Palmetto Ridge offers an excellent balance between price and value. It's priced competitively for its amenities, location, and other key features. Compared to the median price per bedroom in the area, this property is less than, or about the same as, nearby rentals, so residents can expect great value without too many compromises on their desired standard of living.
Amenities·9A score based on the amenities offered at this property compared to other rentals in the area. We consider the quantity, quality, and popularity of features both on site and within the units.
Palmetto Ridge goes above and beyond to provide sought-after conveniences and desirable perks, including business center. Renters looking for popular or luxurious features will find them here—and for that reason, Palmetto Ridge receives one of the highest amenities scores.
Location·9A score based on proximity and ease of access to shops, restaurants, schools, and public transportation while considering the desirability of the area.
Palmetto Ridge is exceptional when it comes to location and conveniences. Communication with management or leasing staff is usually quick and easy and they often use advanced scheduling and communication tools to streamline the process. The location of this property offers easy access to popular points of interest in the area and options for getting around.
Quality·6A score based on what makes the property stand out, such as luxury features, unique offerings, age of the building, and our ability to verify the accuracy of these details.
While Palmetto Ridge does not have many hallmark characteristics to highlight, it has some qualities and features that will resonate with a broad range of renters.
Trustworthiness·8A score based on the accuracy, completeness, recency, and usefulness of the information provided by this property, so you can trust that what you see is what you get.
The level of transparency this property provides distinguishes it as a great rental. With a high attention to detail and desirable features, renters can be sure they will get an accurate picture of their potential new home.

Palmetto Ridge is great for:

Pet owners

  • Outdoor spaces are available at this property
  • 2 pet supply stores near the property

Property highlights

We compared every listing in the surrounding area to determine which amenities are most common. If a building lacks an amenity that most others in the area have, it is a con. If a building has an amenity most others in the area do not, it is a pro. Similarly, price, schools, and size are calculated relative to the size, price, and distance to schools of the other properties nearby.

How Palmetto Ridge compares to other nearby properties.

Positives

Dishwasher
Dishwasher available in kitchen
Images Available
There are at least 10 photos of this address
Outdoor space
Easy access to the outdoors

Considerations

No central heat
Fewer climate control options
No laundry facilities available
This property doesn't offer on-site or in-unit washers and dryers
Oven not listed
In-unit oven not included in listing

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Rent trends in Lake City

If you decide to upgrade your space, you can expect 2-bedrooms at Palmetto Ridge to be on par with the average for similarly sized apartments in Lake City.

3-bedroom apartments at Palmetto Ridge cost about 42% more than the average rent price for 3-bedroom apartments in Lake City.

Median rents as of Apr 4 2026.
Lake City
A table of 2-bedroom apartment rental data trends in Lake City
MonthMedian Rent
January 2026$900
February 2026$900
March 2026$943
April 2026$943

Affordability calculator

Can I afford to live at 889 N Matthews Rd?

Bedrooms

Rent-to-income ratio

30%

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Recommended income

$37,720/yr

With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $37,720 annually to afford this 2-bedrooms monthly rent price of $943.
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Schools near Palmetto Ridge

Lake City Early Childhood Center

906 north matthews rd

lake city, SC, 29560

PK, K-2Public
B

Main Street Elementary School

318 east main st

lake city, SC, 29560

3-6Public
C-
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Getting around Lake City near 889 N Matthews Rd

Walking

3/10
Fewer daily needs are within walking distance (unless you’re up for a challenge).

Driving

10/10
Commuting is easy with multiple accessible routes and plenty of parking.

Cycling

2/10
This is semi-bikeable, but you’ll need another way of getting around.

Transit

3/10
There are a few mass transit options within the area.

Points of interest for 889 N Matthews Rd, Lake City

Groceries

2/10
At least one supermarket within a 30-minute walk

Shopping

4/10
Several shops within walking distance

Restaurants

3/10
Some restaurants within walking distance

Primary schools

4/10
At least one elementary school within a 20-minute walk

High schools

10/10
At least one high school within a 5-minute walk

Nightlife

1/10
Few or no bars within walking distance

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