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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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5980 Sherwood Pl

EllenwoodGA30294
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$895

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5980 Sherwood Pl

EllenwoodGA30294

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property at 4524 Montclair Dr

$995

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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4524 Montclair Dr

Forest ParkGA30297
property at 730 Hill St

$1,065

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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730 Hill St

Forest ParkGA30297

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Lake City, GA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Lake City Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Lake City, GA is a 1 Bed unit found at Waters Edge Apartments in the Ft. Gillem neighborhood priced from $795. Redwood Ridge has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $917. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Lake City apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Waters Edge ApartmentsDeluxe 1 Bed - Non Remodeled1BR,1BA$795
Redwood RidgeA21BR,1BA$917
Bradford RidgeA21BR,1BA$950
Sheraton House Apartments2x12BR,1BA$950
Regal Forest Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$985

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Lake City, GA and Nearby

As of June 07, 2026 the best value apartment in the Lake City area is the $1.30 price per square foot 3 Bedroom Model at Retreat at Baywood in the starting from $1,499. The second greatest value Lake City apartment is the 2 BR Model at Oxford Townhomes starting at $1,275 with a $1.18 price per square foot in the Ft. Gillem neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Lake City apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Retreat at Baywood3 Bedroom3BR,2BA$1.30
Oxford Townhomes2 BR2BR,1.5BA$1.18
4880 Hale Rd, Unit B4880 Hale Rd2BR,1BA$0.90
Sheraton House Apartments2x12BR,1BA$1.00
Monterey VillagePeredido1BR,1BA$1.29
Regal Park1 Bedroom One Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.20
Veracruz Apartments1Bed 1Bath1BR,1BA$1.18
Waters Edge ApartmentsElite Remodel 2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.17
Regal Forest Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1.22
Redwood RidgeA21BR,1BA$1.15

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Frequently Asked Questions about Lake City

What type of rentals are currently available in Lake City?

There are currently 64 Apartments for Rent in Lake City, GA with pricing that ranges from $550 to $1,821. There are also 94 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Lake City ranging from $480 to $4,800.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Lake City?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Lake City ranges from $480 to $4,800 with an average monthly rent of $1,656.

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