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Rental Market Trends in Lake City, GA

Updated July 2026

The average rent in Lake City, GA is $1,295/month.

Rent in Lake City is 22% lower than the national average rent of $1,663/month, making this one of the less expensive cities statewide.

$1,295/month

Average Rent

900 Sq Ft

Average Size

+8.5%

Change / Year

78

Available Apartments

Lake City rent varies by unit size and layout:

  • Studio apartments in Lake City average per month.
  • One-bedroom apartments in Lake City average $1,295 per month.
  • Two-bedroom apartments in Lake City average $1,355 per month.
  • Three-bedroom apartments in Lake City average $1,599 or more per month.

Average Rent by Home Type

Bedrooms
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,295/month
900 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,355/month
1,150 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,599/month
1,300 Sq Ft
Bedrooms
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,306/month
1,049 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,796/month
1,430 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$1,859/month
1,406 Sq Ft
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How much has average rent changed in Lake City, GA?

In the past year, rent has increased by 8.5%, which averages out to $110 more per month.

Market Trends Over Time

July 2026

2025 2026
Market Trends Over Time

Rent Ranges in Lake City, GA

July 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.

City

Lake City, GA

78 Available Apartments for Rent

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Apartment Communities in Lake City We Think You'll Love

The Park at London

The Park at London

2445 Rex Rd,
Ellenwood, GA 30294

1-3 Beds | $1,229 - $1,569

Oxford Townhomes

Oxford Townhomes

6042 N Lee St,
Morrow, GA 30260

2-3 Beds | $1,275 - $1,430

Bradford Ridge

Bradford Ridge

415 Sylvia Dr,
Forest Park, GA 30297

1-3 Beds | $912 - $1,369

Regal Forest Apartments

Regal Forest Apartments

5771 Trammell Rd,
Morrow, GA 30260

1-2 Beds | $985 - $1,050

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average rent in Lake City?

The average rent in Lake City is $1,295 per month, which is 22.1% lower than the national average of $1,663.

What is the average rent for a house in Lake City?

The average rent for a house in Lake City, GA is $1,796 per month.

Are rents going up or down in Lake City?

Rents in Lake City, GA are increasing, with prices up 8.5% year-over-year and $110 more per month.

What rent range is most common in Lake City?

In Lake City, GA, 100% of apartments fall between $1,001 - $1,500/month, though prices may vary depending on location and other factors.

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 June 2026.

Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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