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Rental Market Trends in Lake City, GA

What is the average rent in Lake City, GA?

$1,295/month

Average Rent

900 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

+1.5%

Increase in the Last Year

As of January 2026, the average rent in Lake City, GA is $1,295 per month. This is 20% lower than the national average rent of $1,625/month, making renting in Lake City more affordable than most cities in the US. When you rent an apartment in Lake City, you can expect to pay about per month for a studio, $1,295 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,253 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $1,499 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,295/month
900 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,253/month
1,150 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,499/month
1,300 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,286/month
920 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,643/month
1,390 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$1,943/month
1,985 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Lake City, GA?

In the past year, rent has increased by 1.5%, which averages out to $20 more per month.

Market Trends Over Time   The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
Last Updated January 2026
Legend
2025 2026
Market Trends Over Time
Rent Ranges in Lake City, GA
Last Updated January 2026
$1,001 - $1,500
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Lake City, GA
Percentage*
Rent Range
0% Below $700/month
0% $700 - $1,000/month
100% $1,001 - $1,500/month
0% $1,501 - $2,000/month
0% Above $2,000/month

What salary do I need to live comfortably in Lake City, GA?

Because the average rent in Lake City is $1,295, you’ll want to make about $4,316 per month or $51,792 per year. The general guideline is to pay no more than 30 percent of your monthly income on rent. However, you’ll want to consider additional factors, such as your monthly bills and other expenses. Use our rent affordability calculator to help determine how much to budget for rent.

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Lake City, GA

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The Park at London

2445 Rex Rd,
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$1,219 - $1,569

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Oxford Townhomes

Oxford Townhomes

6042 N Lee St,
Morrow, GA 30260

$1,275 - $1,430

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Bradford Ridge

Bradford Ridge

415 Sylvia Dr,
Forest Park, GA 30297

$947 - $3,734

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Regal Forest Apartments

Regal Forest Apartments

5771 Trammell Rd,
Morrow, GA 30260

$985 - $1,050

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United States Georgia Lake City Rental Trends

Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in November 2025.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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