Cheap Apartments for Rent in Lake City, SC from $400 (27 Rentals)

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Lake City
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Lake City

220 Kelley StLake City, SC 29560
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Palmetto Frond
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Palmetto Frond

304 Frond CirLake City, SC 29560

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Marion Commons
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Marion Commons

154 Lance AveLake City, SC 29560
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Lake City, SC Local Guide

Cheapest Available Lake City Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Lake City, SC is a 1 Bed unit found at Hampton Place Apartments priced from $755. Bracey Square has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $784. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Lake City apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Hampton Place Apartments1 Br1BR,1BA$755
Bracey Square2BR2BR,1BA$784
Deerfield Run Apartments2 Beds, 2 baths2BR,2BA$850
Palmetto Ridge2 Bed / 2 Bath2BR,2BA$899
730 S Dargan StTwo Bedroom/1 Bath2BR,1BA$900
Habitat 2000A2BR,2BA$900
Magnolia Manor2x1 classic2BR,1BA$930
Sage Pointe Apartments2 Beds, 2 baths2BR,2BA$950
Four Oaks Apartments2 Beds, 2 baths2BR,2BA$950
Oaks at Florence2 BR 1 BA - 900 Sq. Ft2BR,1BA$965

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

As of June 30, 2025 the best value apartment in the Lake City area is the $0.84 price per square foot 3 Bedroom Model at Butler Crossing I in the starting from $1,143. The second greatest value Lake City apartment is the 2 Beds, 2 baths Model at Dillon Trace Apartments starting at $1,050 with a $0.88 price per square foot . 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.
Butler Crossing I3 Bedroom3BR,2BA$0.84
Dillon Trace Apartments2 Beds, 2 baths2BR,2BA$0.88
Somersett Acres2Bedroom/2Bath withPatio2BR,2BA$0.94
Hunters Glen2 Bedroom 2 Bath2BR,2BA$0.91
730 S Dargan StTwo Bedroom/1 Bath2BR,1BA$0.82
Habitat 2000A2BR,2BA$0.87
Palmetto Ridge2 Bed / 2 Bath2BR,2BA$0.87
Deerfield Run Apartments2 Beds, 2 baths2BR,2BA$0.85
Four Oaks Apartments2 Beds, 2 baths2BR,2BA$0.95
Bracey Square2BR2BR,1BA$0.93

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Getting Around Lake City, SC

Walk Score®

38 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

40 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Lake City Apartments

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Lake City Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Lake City Apartment is $755 at Hampton Place Apartments.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Lake City Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Lake City is starting from $784 at Bracey Square.

What is the most affordable Lake City Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Lake City Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Bracey Square and starts from $874.

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