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Rental Market Trends in Lake City, SC

What is the average rent in Lake City, SC?

$522/month

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As of May 2025, the average rent in Lake City, SC is $522 per month. This is 68% 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, $522 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $539 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay or more.

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Two Bedroom
$539/month
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How much has average rent changed in Lake City, SC?

In the past year, rent has increased by 1.4%, which averages out to $8 more per month.

Market Trends Over Time   The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
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Rent Ranges in Lake City, SC
Last Updated May 2025
Below $701
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Rent Ranges in Lake City, SC
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0% $700 - $1,000/month
0% $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, SC?

Because the average rent in Lake City is $522, you’ll want to make about $1,740 per month or $20,880 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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937 McFadden St

937 McFadden St

937 McFadden St,
Lake City, SC 29560

2 Beds | $875

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The Reserve at Mill Creek

2350 Freedom Blvd,
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1-3 Beds | $1,370 - $2,085

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Stroud Townhomes

1198 Waxwing Dr,
Florence, SC 29505

2-3 Beds | $1,610 - $2,999

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Basswood Apartment Homes

400 3rd Loop Rd,
Florence, SC 29505

2 Beds | $1,380 - $1,455

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† 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 February 2025.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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