Last updated on August 2, 2026

Average rent in
Lake City, FL

Median rent

Median rent in Lake City

$1,195/mo

decreased by14%

vs previous year

The average rent in Lake City is $1,195 per month as of August 2026. This is 38% below the national average rent, or $745 less per month.

$1.24

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Lake City

38

for rent on Zumper.com as of August 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Lake City rentals at each price point

75%56%38%19%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in Lake City, FL

Average rent prices in Lake City have decreased by 12% over the last month and have decreased by 14% 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 $995, whereas a house costs $1,370. 1-bedroom apartments in Lake City run $803 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,275.

Listings

Studio

$950

No Change

21%

1 bedroom

$950

7%

4%

2 bedroom

$1,235

2%

2%

3 bedroom

$1,672

6%

3%

Studio

Average rent

$950

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

21%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$950

Last 30 days

7%

Last year

4%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,235

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

2%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,672

Last 30 days

6%

Last year

3%

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

Median rent price$1,195
decreased by38%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$2,100
increased by8%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Lake City, FL is 43% lower than the median rent in Alachua, FL.

Discover rentals in Lake City, FL

Windsong Apartments - Photo 1 of 1
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Windsong Apartments

2580 Sw Windsong Cir, Lake City, FL 32025

1–3 beds

1–2 baths

$803–$1,134

Apartment for rent

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572 Ne Congress Ave - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Lake City

2/1

572 Ne Congress Ave, Lake City, FL 32055

2 beds

1 bath

$850

House for rent

917 Ne Aberdeen Ave - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Lake City

2 beds

1 bath

$850

House for rent

Available Jun 13

201 Se Beech St #104 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Lake City

2 beds

1 bath

$995

Apartment for rent

Available Jul 31

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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 $1,195 per month as of August 1, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Lake City?

Average rent prices in Lake City have decreased by 12% over the last month and have decreased by 14% since last year.

How does Lake City rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Lake City is 38% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $745 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 $48,000/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?

Based on Zumper's July 2026 data, one-bedroom apartments in Lake City average around $880/month and two-bedrooms approximately $1,200/month.

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).

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