Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on November 2, 2026
Average rent in
Lake City, FL
Average rent in
Last updated on November 2, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
The bottom line
Lake City, FL rent slipped 10.8% year over year, with a current median of $1,150/month. Renters today are paying $140 less per month on average than last year, continuing a downward trend since the peak of $1,490/month in November 2025.
Compared to national trends
Lake City sits 39.5% more affordable than the $1,900/month national median, offering a lower-cost option for renters in Florida with 61 total rentals available.
Rent ranges by bedroom
Studios rent for $800/month, 1-bedrooms for $826/month, and 2-bedrooms for $1,095/month. Larger units include 3-bedrooms at $1,500/month and 4+ bedrooms at $1,815/month. This range reflects the variety of unit sizes available to renters in Lake City.
Neighborhood spotlight
Apartments and houses show divergent year-over-year trends, with apartments at 0.4% and houses at 0.5%, contrasting with the citywide decline of 10.8%. This indicates different market dynamics within property types in Lake City, FL.
Median rent
Median rent in Lake City
$1,150/mo
11%vs previous year
The average rent in Lake City is $1,150 per month as of October 2026. This is 39% below the national average rent, or $750 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Lake City
61
for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Lake City rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Lake City, FL
Average rent prices in Lake City have decreased by 4% over the last month and have decreased by 11% since last year.
Rent trends
Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.
Compare rent prices in
Lake City, FL
Rent prices in Lake City vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Lake City is $976, whereas a house costs $1,600. 1-bedroom apartments in Lake City run $850 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,050.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $800 | 11% | 5% | |
1 bedroom | $826 | 6% | 11% | |
2 bedroom | $1,095 | No Change | 9% | |
3 bedroom | $1,500 |  3% | 9% | |
4 bedroom | $1,815 | 45% | 14% |
At this time, we don't have enough active inventory for all rentals to generate data. Please check back soon to see neighborhood rent prices in Lake City, FL.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $976 | 3% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,422 | No Change | - | |
Houses | $1,600 | 4% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$800
Last 30 days
11%
Last year
5%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$826
Last 30 days
6%
Last year
11%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,095
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
9%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,500
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
9%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$1,815
Last 30 days
45%
Last year
14%
At this time, we don't have enough active inventory for all rentals to generate data. Please check back soon to see neighborhood rent prices in Lake City, FL.
Apartments
Average rent
$976
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
No Change
Condos
Average rent
$1,422
Houses
Average rent
$1,600
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
No Change
The table above reflects average rent prices in Lake City, FL, broken down by the number of bedrooms, neighborhoods, and property types. The availability of data for each category is dependent on market inventory and will adjust depending on your selected filters.
How does rent in Lake City, FL compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in Lake City and Alachua by all bedroom counts and property types.
Lake City
39%lower than the national median
16%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Lake City, FL is 48% lower than the median rent in Alachua, FL.
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4%Discover rentals in Lake City, FL
5d+ ago
Verified
1 bed
1 bath
$450
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Condo for rent
Available Nov 1
5d+ ago
House for rent in Lake City
132 Nw Deer Run Gln, Lake City, FL 32055
2 beds
1 bath
$695
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
Available Sep 29
9h ago
Verified
2580 Sw Windsong Cir, Lake City, FL 32025
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$803–$1,134
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Lake City
3724 NW HUNTSBORO 101, Lake City, FL 32055
2 beds
1 bath
$1,050
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Lake City
159 Se Megan Gln, Lake City, FL 32025
3 beds
2 baths
$3,295
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
Available Dec 1
5d+ ago
House for rent in Lake City
216 Nw Mallard Pl, Lake City, FL 32055
3 beds
2 baths
$3,295
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
Available Dec 1
5d+ ago
House for rent in Lake City
559 Nw Carefree Ct, Lake City, FL 32055
3 beds
3 baths
$2,600
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Lake City
2842 S Marion Ave, Lake City, FL 32025
2 beds
2 baths
$1,600
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
9h ago
Verified
2580 Sw Windsong Cir, Lake City, FL 32025
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$803–$1,134
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Lake City
918 Se Lantana Loop, Lake City, FL 32025
3 beds
2 baths
$1,600
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
5d+ ago
826 Sw Amberwood Loop, Lake City, FL 32025
1 bed
1 bath
$1,050
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Lake City
3 beds
2 baths
$2,100
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
9h ago
Verified
2580 Sw Windsong Cir, Lake City, FL 32025
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$803–$1,134
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
1 bed
1 bath
$450
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Condo for rent
Available Nov 1
2d ago
House for rent in Lake City
4816 N Us Highway #4, Lake City, FL 32055
3 beds
2 baths
$1,250
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
Available Oct 1
5d+ ago
House for rent in Lake City
129 Se Camelot Loop, Lake City, FL 32025
2 beds
1 bath
$1,150
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
Available Oct 27
2d ago
House for rent in Lake City
4816 N Us Highway #4, Lake City, FL 32055
3 beds
2 baths
$1,250
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
Available Oct 1
5d+ ago
House for rent in Lake City
111 Ne Semester Pl, Lake City, FL 32055
3 beds
1 bath
$1,350
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Lake City
4816 N Us Highway #18, Lake City, FL 32055
3 beds
2 baths
$1,450
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
Available Nov 1
5d+ ago
House for rent in Lake City
128 Se Guinevere Ct, Lake City, FL 32025
3 beds
2 baths
$1,495
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
Available Oct 20
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Frequently asked questions for Lake City, FL
Quick answers to common questions about the Lake City rental market.
How much is rent in Lake City?
The average rent in Lake City is $1,150 per month as of October 31, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Lake City?
Average rent prices in Lake City have decreased by 4% over the last month and have decreased by 11% since last year.
How does Lake City rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Lake City is 39% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $750 less per month.
What salary do I need to afford rent in Lake City?
To comfortably afford rent in Lake City, you'd need to earn approximately $46,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Lake City?
June offers the lowest rents in Lake City, running about 18.5% below November peak pricing, making it the ideal month for apartment hunting.
Methodology
Rent prices are based on Zumper's rental listings from the past 30 days. Median rent is calculated across all available listings and property types on the platform. If you filter the page by bedroom count or property type, the pricing throughout the page will update automatically to reflect that segment of the rental market.
Household and population data come from the U.S. Census Bureau. Cost-of-living data is sourced from the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living Index (COLI).