
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Sumter County, FL from $500 (29 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in Sumter County.


400 Peters St

Lake Sumter Apartment Homes

Wildwood Preserve Apartment Homes

Sundance Trails Apartments

Standard441 Luxury Apartments

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The Mark at Wildwood

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401 Kilgore St

2508 N Hubb St

Lake Sumter Reserve Senior

7250 FL-44

819 Mary St

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West Village
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Sumter County, FL Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Sumter County?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sumter County Studio Apartments | $1,270 | $999 | $2,354 |
| Sumter County 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,451 | $775 | $2,049 |
| Sumter County 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,809 | $950 | $4,500 |
| Sumter County 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,224 | $1,149 | $5,800 |
| Sumter County 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,237 | $1,566 | $2,699 |
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Cheapest Available Sumter County Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Sumter County, FL is a Studio unit found at The Wilds at Trailwinds in the Villages of Sumter neighborhood priced from $999. Lake Sumter Apartment Homes in the Lady Lake Oaks neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,026. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Sumter County apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Wilds at Trailwinds | The Crossbuck | Studio,1BA | $999 |
| Lake Sumter Apartment Homes | One Bedroom One Bath (b) | 1BR,1BA | $1,026 |
| Wildwood Preserve Apartment Homes | One Bedroom One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,199 |
| Sundance Trails Apartments | A1 - Live Local | 1BR,1BA | $1,232 |
| Standard441 Luxury Apartments | The Elite | 1BR,1BA | $1,239 |
| Livano Wildwood | A2 | 1BR,1BA | $1,272 |
| Solamar Wildwood | Admiral | 1BR,1BA | $1,277 |
| The Mark at Wildwood | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,290 |
| Lake Sumter Reserve Senior | Two Bedroom w/Den Two Bath | 2BR,2BA | $1,314 |
| Lake Sumter Reserve | One Bedroom One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,330 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Sumter County, FL
As of February 11, 2026 the best value apartment in the Sumter County area is the $1.00 price per square foot 200 Model at Mansion on Mason in the starting from $1,999. The second greatest value Sumter County apartment is the Athens Single-Family Home Model at Wildwood Landing Rental Homes starting at $2,365 with a $1.50 price per square foot . Here is today’s list of the best values for Sumter County apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mansion on Mason | 200 | 3BR,2BA | $1.00 |
| Wildwood Landing Rental Homes | Athens Single-Family Home | 3BR,2BA | $1.50 |
| Crescent by Stella Homes | C1 - Washington SFH | 3BR,2BA | $1.39 |
| Magnolia at Powell | B1-TH | 2BR,2BA | $1.45 |
| Cottages at Wildwood Rental Homes | Vita Plan | 2BR,2.5BA | $1.31 |
| Keys at Wildwood | Villas | 3BR,2BA | $1.65 |
| Lake Sumter Reserve Senior | Two Bedroom w/Den Two Bath | 2BR,2BA | $1.16 |
| Wildwood Preserve Apartment Homes | Carriage Two Bedroom One Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.68 |
| Parker at East Village | A1 - 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.65 |
| Solamar Wildwood | Admiral | 1BR,1BA | $1.69 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Sumter County Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Sumter County?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Sumter County is under $1,330.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Sumter County?
The cheapest apartment in Sumter County is Lake Sumter Apartment Homes which is listed at $1,026, while the average apartment in Sumter County costs $2,095.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Sumter County?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 8 regular apartments in Sumter County that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Sumter County?
Cheap apartments in Sumter County have an average cost of $210 which is $1,885 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Sumter County.
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