Cheap Homes for Rent in the Elmwood Park Neighborhood of Columbia, SC from $795 (32 Rentals)

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property at 1100 Skyland Dr
$850
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
Available Oct 1
Cost Per Sq.Ft.

1100 Skyland Dr, Unit K4

1100 Skyland Dr
ColumbiaSC29210
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property at 934 Laurens St
$1,350 - $2,400
1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals
Available Now
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934 Laurens St

ColumbiaSC29201
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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. Benton Crossing I 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Siegel Select ColumbiaStudio - Weekly RateStudio,1BA$401
Benton Crossing I3 Bdrm A3BR,2BA$446
Acasa Prosper Fairways Apartments1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$721
Boulder CreekA1-Congaree1BR,1BA$799
Riverwalk Vista1x1 Studio1BR,1BA$799
Claire TowerEfficiencyStudio,1BA$850
Acasa Tropical Ridge2X2A2BR,2BA$868
Five Points Residential2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$900
Reserve at River WalkLace1BR,1BA$904
Elmwood Lofts55+ Income-Restricted StudioStudio,1BA$920

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Elmwood Park, SC

As of September 11, 2026 the best value apartment in the Elmwood Park area is the $1.15 price per square foot 2x2 Model at Hub Columbia in the in the Waverly neighborhood starting from $1,219. The second greatest value Elmwood Park apartment is the 2X2 Model at Acasa Tropical Ridge starting at $934 with a $0.93 price per square foot in the Skyland Estates 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.
Hub Columbia2x22BR,2BA$1.15
Acasa Tropical Ridge2X22BR,2BA$0.93
Arrington Place Apartments3 Beds, 1 bath3BR,1BA$1.16
1413 Cherokee St1413 Cherokee St2BR,1BA$1.13
Benton Crossing I2 Bdrm2BR,1BA$1.15
Riverbanks Retreat2/1.5R2BR,1.5BA$1.25
The Radley2 BEDROOM, 2 BATH2BR,2BA$0.87
Riverwalk Vista1x11BR,1BA$1.12
Acasa Prosper Fairways Apartments1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.07
Siegel Select ColumbiaStudio - Weekly RateStudio ,1BA$0.89

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Elmwood Park, Columbia, SC

Ranked #11

Among cities in South Carolina for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

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Frequently Asked Questions about Elmwood Park

What type of rentals are currently available in Elmwood Park?

There are currently 207 Apartments for Rent in Elmwood Park, SC with pricing that ranges from $401 to $5,500. There are also 96 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Elmwood Park ranging from $795 to $4,360.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Elmwood Park?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Elmwood Park ranges from $795 to $4,360 with an average monthly rent of $1,915.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Elmwood Park?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Elmwood Park range from $1,020 to $4,600, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $850 to $3,530. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,300 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $460.

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