Cheap Apartments for Rent in Effingham, SC from $500 (20 Rentals)

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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Oakview

236 Swift Creek RdHartsville, SC 29550
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Butler Crossing I
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Butler Crossing I

208 Martin Luther King AveKingstree, SC 29556
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730 S Dargan St
2 Bedroom Apartments

730 S Dargan St

730 S Dargan StFlorence, SC 29506
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Effingham, SC Local Guide

Cheapest Available Effingham Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Effingham, SC is a 1 Bed unit found at Sunflower Residences priced from $575. Palmetto Ridge has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $748. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Effingham apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Sunflower Residences1 BR / 1 BA1BR,1BA$575
Palmetto Ridge2 Bed / 2 Bath2BR,2BA$748
Hampton Place Apartments1 Br1BR,1BA$755
Patriot Place ApartmentsThe StratfordStudio,1BA$790
Butler Crossing I2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$810

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Effingham, SC and Nearby

As of February 14, 2026 the best value apartment in the Effingham area is the $0.84 price per square foot 3 Bedroom Model at Butler Crossing I in the starting from $1,143. The second greatest value Effingham 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 Effingham apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Butler Crossing I3 Bedroom3BR,2BA$0.84
Dillon Trace Apartments2 Beds, 2 baths2BR,2BA$0.88
Palmetto Ridge3 Bed / 2 Bath3BR,2BA$0.95
Hunters Glen2 Bedroom 2 Bath2BR,2BA$0.91
South Parker CommonsA2BR,2BA$0.87
Forest Lake Apartments2 Beds, 2 baths2BR,2BA$0.93
Four Oaks Apartments2 Beds, 2 baths2BR,2BA$0.90
Deerfield Run Apartments2 Beds, 2 baths2BR,2BA$0.90
Sage Pointe Apartments2 Beds, 2 baths2BR,2BA$0.95
Sunflower Residences1 BR / 1 BA1BR,1BA$0.77

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Effingham Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Effingham?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Effingham is at Patriot Place Apartments listed at $790.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Effingham Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Effingham Apartment is $575 at Sunflower Residences.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Effingham Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Effingham is starting from $675 at Sunflower Residences.

What is the most affordable Effingham Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Effingham Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Sunflower Residences and starts from $775.

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A Renters Guide for Tips on Writing Your Notice for Not Renewing Your Apartment

Written by: Bob Mallory

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