
Cheap Studio Apartments for Rent in the Elmwood Park Neighborhood of Columbia, SC from $401 (15 Rentals)


Claire Tower

Cornell Arms Apartments

Acasa Tropical Ridge
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Kress Building

Berry Building
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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 | $1,260 | $401 | $1,802 |
| Elmwood Park 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,303 | $719 | $2,479 |
| Elmwood Park 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,411 | $450 | $3,246 |
| Elmwood Park 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,775 | $1,020 | $4,200 |
| Elmwood Park 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,120 | $510 | $2,900 |
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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 $900.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Elmwood Park?
The cheapest apartment in Elmwood Park is Siegel Select Columbia which is listed at $401, while the average apartment in Elmwood Park costs $1,480.
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 57 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 $320 which is $1,160 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Elmwood Park.
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