
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Elmwood Park Neighborhood of Columbia, SC from $400 (77 Rentals)
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Acasa Prosper Fairways Apartments

149 Kensington Rd

Riverwalk Vista

Claire Tower

3016 River Dr

River Ridge

2815 Howell Ct

4300-14302 Wentworth Dr

Acasa Tropical Ridge
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Boulder Creek

Landmark at Pine Court

Five Points Residential

Elmwood Lofts

2508 Laurel St

Cornell Arms Apartments

Reserve at River Walk

Tamarind at Stoneridge

The Dylan

Arrington Place Apartments
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Stone Ridge Apartments

Total Monthly Price
3415 Piedmont Ave, Unit A

The Carolinian

4008 Margrave Rd

Lofts at Lourie's

3300 Margrave Rd

407 Pineneedle Rd

Acasa Vista Towers

2002 Greene St, Unit 301

2451 Gervais St, Unit A
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Main Street Living

412 Steadham Rd

Canalside Lofts

2429 Monroe St

NOMA Flats

2002 Greene St

2009 Greene St, Unit 201

2002 Greene St, Unit 213

Broad River Trace
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Columbia Rising

Benton Crossing

Veranda at North Main

Stoneridge Senior Village

2710 Howell Ct

2715 Howell Ct

2447 Gervais St

611 Waccamaw Ave

3618 Medical Dr

526 Edisto Ave
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Elmwood Park, Columbia, SC Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Elmwood Park?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elmwood Park Studio Apartments | $1,302 | $401 | $1,835 |
| Elmwood Park 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,389 | $720 | $2,676 |
| Elmwood Park 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,450 | $450 | $3,090 |
| Elmwood Park 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,864 | $1,020 | $3,800 |
| Elmwood Park 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,303 | $499 | $5,239 |
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There are currently 77 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Elmwood Park Neighborhood of Columbia, SC.
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Cheapest Available Elmwood Park Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Elmwood Park area of Columbia, SC is a Studio unit found at Siegel Select Columbia priced from $401. Benton Crossing has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 3 Beds apartment currently listed from $446. Here are the most affordable Elmwood Park apartments for rent in Columbia, SC:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Siegel Select Columbia | Studio - Weekly Rate | Studio,1BA | $401 |
| Benton Crossing | Three Bedroom | 3BR,2BA | $446 |
| Acasa Prosper Fairways Apartments | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $720 |
| Riverwalk Vista | 1x1 Studio | 1BR,1BA | $799 |
| River Ridge | 1bd1bth | 1BR,1BA | $849 |
| Boulder Creek | A1-Congaree | 1BR,1BA | $895 |
| Five Points Residential | 2 Bed 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $900 |
| Landmark at Pine Court | A2 Designer | 1BR,1BA | $925 |
| Broadmoor Apartments | 1 Bed 1 Bath - 650 Sq Ft. | 1BR,1BA | $950 |
| Reserve at River Walk | Seibles | 1BR,1BA | $956 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Elmwood Park, SC
As of July 05, 2026 the best value apartment in the Elmwood Park area is the $0.93 price per square foot 4x4 Oasis Model at Hub Columbia in the in the Waverly neighborhood starting from $1,300. The second greatest value Elmwood Park apartment is the Three Bedroom Model at Benton Crossing starting at $446 with a $0.38 price per square foot in the Eau Claire neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Elmwood Park apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hub Columbia | 4x4 Oasis | 4BR,4BA | $0.93 |
| Benton Crossing | Three Bedroom | 3BR,2BA | $0.38 |
| Broad River Trace | Chattahoochee | 2BR,2BA | $1.27 |
| The Assembly | C2 | 3BR,3BA | $1.26 |
| Acasa Tropical Ridge | 2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.07 |
| The Radley | 2 BEDROOM, 2 BATH | 2BR,2BA | $0.87 |
| Riverwalk Vista | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.12 |
| River Ridge | 1bd1bth | 1BR,1BA | $1.10 |
| Acasa Prosper Fairways Apartments | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.07 |
| Siegel Select Columbia | Studio - Weekly Rate | Studio ,1BA | $0.89 |
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Among cities in South Carolina for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Elmwood Park Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Elmwood Park?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Elmwood Park is under $956.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Elmwood Park?
The cheapest apartment in Elmwood Park is Acasa Prosper Fairways Apartments which is listed at $720, while the average apartment in Elmwood Park costs $1,630.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Elmwood Park?
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 32 regular apartments in Elmwood Park 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 Elmwood Park?
Cheap apartments in Elmwood Park have an average cost of $272 which is $1,358 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Elmwood Park.
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