Cheap Apartments for Rent in Lake City, SC from $400 (25 Rentals)
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Carolina Crossings Apartments

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Habitat 2000

730 S Dargan St

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Palmetto Pointe Apartments

Hunters Glen

The Reserve at Britton Park

1013 E National Cemetery Rd

307 W Rollins St

520 Promised Land Rd

901 S Edisto Dr
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Lake City, SC Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Lake City?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Lake City Studio Apartments | $755 | $755 | $755 |
Lake City 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,353 | $800 | $2,021 |
Lake City 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,348 | $725 | $2,800 |
Lake City 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,370 | $800 | $2,085 |
Lake City 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,212 | $875 | $1,550 |
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Cheapest Available Lake City Apartments for Rent and Nearby
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Lake City, SC is a 2 Beds unit found at Butler Crossing I priced from $585. 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Butler Crossing I | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $585 |
Bracey Square | 2BR | 2BR,1BA | $784 |
Magnolia Manor | 1x1 classic | 1BR,1BA | $840 |
Four Oaks Apartments | 2 Beds, 2 baths | 2BR,2BA | $850 |
Deerfield Run Apartments | 2 Beds, 2 baths | 2BR,2BA | $850 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Lake City, SC and Nearby
As of May 13, 2025 the best value apartment in the Lake City area is the $0.79 price per square foot 3 Bedroom Model at Butler Crossing I in the starting from $1,066. 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Butler Crossing I | 3 Bedroom | 3BR,2BA | $0.79 |
Dillon Trace Apartments | 2 Beds, 2 baths | 2BR,2BA | $0.88 |
730 S Dargan St | Two Bedroom/1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $0.82 |
Hunters Glen | 2 Bedroom 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $0.91 |
Habitat 2000 | A | 2BR,2BA | $0.87 |
Forest Lake Apartments | 2 Beds, 2 baths | 2BR,2BA | $0.88 |
Four Oaks Apartments | 2 Beds, 2 baths | 2BR,2BA | $0.85 |
Deerfield Run Apartments | 2 Beds, 2 baths | 2BR,2BA | $0.85 |
Sage Pointe Apartments | 2 Beds, 2 baths | 2BR,2BA | $0.90 |
Bracey Square | 2BR | 2BR,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
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
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- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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 $840 at Magnolia Manor.
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 $585 at Butler Crossing I.
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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