Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Elmwood Park Neighborhood of Columbia, SC from $400 (73 Rentals)

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Siegel Select Columbia
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$401 - $1,750
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Siegel Select Columbia

150 Stoneridge DrColumbia, SC 29210
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3606 Medical Dr

ColumbiaSC29203
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Veranda at North Main
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Veranda at North Main

3700 N Main StColumbia, SC 29203
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Stoneridge Senior Village
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Stoneridge Senior Village

151 Moore Hopkins LnColumbia, SC 29210
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Benton Crossing
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Benton Crossing

2617 River DrColumbia, SC 29201

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Elmwood Park, Columbia, SC Local Guide

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. Acasa Prosper Fairways Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $721. Here are the most affordable Elmwood Park apartments for rent in Columbia, SC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Siegel Select ColumbiaStudio - Weekly RateStudio,1BA$401
Acasa Prosper Fairways Apartments1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$721
Riverwalk Vista1x1 Studio1BR,1BA$799
Boulder CreekA1-Congaree1BR,1BA$799
Acasa Tropical Ridge1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$894
Five Points Residential2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$900
Reserve at River WalkLace1BR,1BA$923
Landmark at Pine CourtA1 Designer Plus1BR,1BA$925
Broadmoor Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath - 650 Sq Ft.1BR,1BA$950

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Elmwood Park, SC

As of August 20, 2026 the best value apartment in the Elmwood Park area is the $0.42 price per square foot 4 BEDROOM, 2 BATH Model at The Radley in the in the West Columbia neighborhood starting from $499. The second greatest value Elmwood Park apartment is the Three Bedroom Model at Benton Crossing starting at $1,115 with a $0.95 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The Radley4 BEDROOM, 2 BATH4BR,2BA$0.42
Benton CrossingThree Bedroom3BR,2BA$0.95
Hub Columbia2x22BR,2BA$1.15
Arrington Place Apartments3 Beds, 1 bath3BR,1BA$1.16
Riverbanks Retreat2/1.5R2BR,1.5BA$1.25
Riverwalk Vista1x11BR,1BA$1.12
Stone Ridge Apartments1x11BR,1BA$1.34
Acasa Tropical Ridge1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.28
Acasa Prosper Fairways Apartments1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.07
Siegel Select ColumbiaStudio - Weekly RateStudio ,1BA$0.89

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving.com compiles millions of data points to bring you our detailed rental search system called 'Lifestyle ratings', composed of neighborhoods, cities and towns, and rental properties across South Carolina including Elmwood Park, Columbia, and the greater Columbia area. LifeStyle Ratings are the best way to sort through finding a place to live - beyond price and floorplan. This takes in many factors including searching for the best amenities, and convenient access to the outdoors, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, and how walkable or bikeable each community and area is. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

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 $950.

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 $721, while the average apartment in Elmwood Park costs $1,481.

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 27 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 $393 which is $1,088 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Elmwood Park.

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