1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Elgin, SC (37 Rentals)

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Comet Richland
$1,380 - $1,480
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$1,345 - $2,215
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$1,380 - $2,250
1 Bedroom Apartments Available Apr 15

Comet Richland

5324 Hard Scrabble RdBlythewood, SC 29016
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The One at Columbia
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$1,545 - $1,796
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$1,495 - $2,150
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$126

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$1,621 - $2,276
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The One at Columbia

4415 Percival RdColumbia, SC 29229
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The Paddock Club
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$1,037 - $1,864
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$902 - $2,385
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$135

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$1,037 - $2,520
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The Paddock Club

4824 Smallwood RdColumbia, SC 29223
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Gable Hill Apartment Homes
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$1,087 - $1,849
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$1,017 - $2,308
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$70

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$1,087 - $2,378
1 Bedroom Apartments Available May 16

Gable Hill Apartment Homes

310 Ross RdColumbia, SC 29223
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Northstone Apartment Homes
$1,000 - $1,170
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$980 - $1,240
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$1,000 - $1,260
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Northstone Apartment Homes

111 Elders Pond CirColumbia, SC 29229
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Elgin, SC Local Guide

Largest Available Elgin and Nearby 1 Bedroom Apartments

The largest available 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Elgin, SC is found at Aria Lake Carolina in the Northeast Arcadia Lakes neighborhood and is 946 square feet priced from $869. Inspire Sandhill - 55+ Active Adult Community has the second largest 1 Bedroom, which is sized at 937 square feet and currently listed start at $2,340. Here is today’s list of the largest available 1 Bedroom units in Elgin:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
Aria Lake Carolina1 Bedroom 1 Bath946 Sq Ft$869
Inspire Sandhill - 55+ Active Adult CommunityA4937 Sq Ft$2,340
Palisades of Blythewood I and IIThe Congaree with Patio907 Sq Ft$1,455
Varia at OakcrestDiplomat892 Sq Ft$1,243
The One at ColumbiaA1886 Sq Ft$1,621
Polo VillageSantee886 Sq Ft$1,380
The Paddock Club11B863 Sq Ft$1,122
Palmera ApartmentsThe Palmetto856 Sq Ft$1,200
Providence ParkA1854 Sq Ft$1,175
KeswickThe Ashford851 Sq Ft$1,299

Cheapest Available Elgin and Nearby 1 Bedroom Apartments

As of February 21, 2026 the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Elgin, SC is the 1 Bedroom Model starting from $789 at Killian Terrace Apartments in the Northeast Arcadia Lakes neighborhood. The second most affordable Elgin 1 Bedroom is the 1 Bedroom 1 Bath Model at Aria Lake Carolina starting at $869 . The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Elgin is currently $1,404. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in Elgin:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
Killian Terrace Apartments1 Bedroom$789
Aria Lake Carolina1 Bedroom 1 Bath$869
Colonel Bluffs1 Bedroom$873
Arbors at Windsor Lake ApartmentsRiverbirch$950
The Paddock Club11A80$1,037
Palmera ApartmentsThe Palmetto$1,150
Rice Terrace Apartments and TownhomesThe Allen Garden$1,174
Providence ParkA1$1,175
Varia at OakcrestDeluxe$1,193
KeswickThe Alston$1,199

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Frequently Asked Questions about 1 Bedroom Elgin Apartments

What is the Cheapest apartment in Elgin with 1 Bedroom?

Currently the most affordable 1 Bedroom in Elgin is at Killian Terrace Apartments listed at $789.

How much is the average rent for a 1 Bedroom Elgin Apartment?

The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Elgin is $1,404.

What is the largest available 1 Bedroom Elgin Apartment for rent?

Today's apartment with the most square footage in Elgin is a 946 square feet unit starting from $869 at Aria Lake Carolina.

What is the average size for Elgin 1 Bedroom Apartments for rent?

The average size for a 1 Bedroom rental in Elgin is currently 801 sq ft.

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