Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on September 16, 2026
Average rent in
Lake City, FL
Average rent in
Last updated on September 16, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
The bottom line
Lake City, FL rent fell 12.3% year over year, with a current median of $1,250/month. Renters today are paying $302 less per month on average than last year, showing a cooldown in the market.
Compared to national trends
Lake City sits 34.2% more affordable than the $1,900/month national median, positioning it as an accessible market for renters seeking value in Florida.
Price ranges
Studios and 1-bedrooms in Lake City run around $895 to $900/month, while 2-bedrooms are about $1,195/month and 3-bedrooms reach $1,525/month. Four-plus bedrooms rent for $2,000/month. The 2-bedroom segment is the largest share of total rentals.
Price ranges
Houses command a median rent of $1,450/month compared to $1,050/month for apartments. Houses make up 58.9% of total rentals, while apartments account for 37.5%, reflecting a rent spread by property type.
Median rent
Median rent in Lake City
$1,250/mo
12%vs previous year
The average rent in Lake City is $1,250 per month as of September 2026. This is 34% below the national average rent, or $650 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Lake City
52
for rent on Zumper.com as of September 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 12% 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 $1,050, whereas a house costs $1,450. 1-bedroom apartments in Lake City run $900 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,090.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $895 | 3% | No Change | |
1 bedroom | $900 |  4% | 7% | |
2 bedroom | $1,195 | 6% | 4% | |
3 bedroom | $1,525 | No Change | 9% | |
4 bedroom | $2,000 | No Change | 29% |
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 | $1,050 | 2% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,460 | 5% | - | |
Houses | $1,450 | 1% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$895
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
No Change
1 bedroom
Average rent
$900
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
7%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,195
Last 30 days
6%
Last year
4%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,525
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
9%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,000
Last year
29%
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
$1,050
Last 30 days
2%
Condos
Average rent
$1,460
Last 30 days
5%
Houses
Average rent
$1,450
Last 30 days
1%
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
34%lower than the national median
11%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Lake City, FL is 40% lower than the median rent in Alachua, FL.
Average rent in nearby cities
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1%$1,300
5%$2,000
$1,549
2%$2,075
1%$1,795
5%$1,850
7%$1,025
45%$1,950
5%$1,500
1%$1,550
28%$1,190
5%Discover rentals in Lake City, FL
1d ago
Verified
2580 Sw Windsong Cir, Lake City, FL 32025
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$803–$1,134
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Apartment for rent in Lake City
137 Nw Helen Dr, Lake City, FL 32055
3 beds
1.5 baths
$875
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Lake City
2 beds
1 bath
$895
Apartment for rent
Available Aug 20
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Lake City
2584 S Marion Ave Apt 101, Lake City, FL 32025
2 beds
1.5 baths
$1,000
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Lake City
3805 Sw State Road 247, Lake City, FL 32024
3 beds
3 baths
$2,500
House for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Lake City
2 beds
2 baths
$1,595
Apartment for rent
Available Sep 26
1d ago
826 Sw Amberwood Loop, Lake City, FL 32025
1 bed
1 bath
$1,050
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Lake City
767 Sw Alachua Ave, Lake City, FL 32025
1 bed
1 bath
$990
Apartment for rent
Available Oct 1
1d ago
Verified
2580 Sw Windsong Cir, Lake City, FL 32025
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$803–$1,134
Apartment for rent
1d ago
826 Sw Amberwood Loop, Lake City, FL 32025
1 bed
1 bath
$1,050
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Townhouse for rent in Lake City
2323 Sw Stratford Gln #104, Lake City, FL 32024
2 beds
1.5 baths
$1,390
House for rent
Available Sep 1
5d+ ago
3722 S Us Highway 441, Lake City, FL 32025
Studio–1 bed
1 bath
$780–$850
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
2580 Sw Windsong Cir, Lake City, FL 32025
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$803–$1,134
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Condo for rent in Lake City
4816 N Us Highway #2, Lake City, FL 32055
3 beds
2 baths
$1,425
$1,350
Price drop
Condo for rent
Available Oct 1
5d+ ago
House for rent in Lake City
124 Se Laurence Ct, Lake City, FL 32025
2 beds
1 bath
$1,195
House for rent
Available Aug 24
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Lake City
1380 E Duval St #9, Lake City, FL 32055
Studio
1 bath
$895
Apartment for rent
Available Apr 1
3d ago
Condo for rent in Lake City
4816 N Us Highway #2, Lake City, FL 32055
3 beds
2 baths
$1,425
$1,350
Price drop
Condo for rent
Available Oct 1
5d+ ago
House for rent in Lake City
131 Sw Socket Gln, Lake City, FL 32024
2 beds
2 baths
$1,045
House for rent
Available Sep 15
5d+ ago
3722 S Us Highway 441, Lake City, FL 32025
Studio–1 bed
1 bath
$780–$850
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Lake City
128 Se Guinevere Ct, Lake City, FL 32025
3 beds
1 bath
$1,295
House for rent
Available Oct 1
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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 $1,250 per month as of September 12, 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 12% since last year.
How does Lake City rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Lake City is 34% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $650 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 $50,000/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).