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Elgin, SC Local Guide

Cheapest Available Elgin Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Elgin, SC is a 2 Beds unit found at Lexington Grand in the Kershaw County neighborhood priced from $828. Aria Lake Carolina in the The Summit neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $842. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Elgin apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Lexington Grand2 Bed/2 Bath2BR, 2BA$828
Aria Lake Carolina1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR, 1BA$842
Deerfield Run Apartments2 Beds, 2 baths2BR, 2BA$895
Killian Terrace Apartments2 Bedroom2BR, 2BA$937
Hunter's Green2 Beds, 2 baths2BR, 2BA$975
Samara East1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR, 1BA$999
The Paddock Club1 Bed, 1 Bath A1BR, 1BA$1,006
Arbors at Windsor Lake ApartmentsRiverbirch1BR, 1BA$1,020
Windsor Shores Apartments1BR/1BR1BR, 1BA$1,043
Bridle Ridge Apartments2 Bedroom2BR, 1BA$1,049

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Elgin, SC and Nearby

As of September 22, 2026 the best value apartment in the Elgin area is the $1.13 price per square foot C1 Model at Providence Park in the Dentsville neighborhood starting from $1,500. The second greatest value Elgin apartment is the Jasmine Model at Atrium Place in the Dentsville neighborhood starting at $1,423 with a $1.18 price per square foot. Here is today’s list of the best values for Elgin apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Providence ParkC13BR, 2BA$1.13
Atrium PlaceJasmine2BR, 2BA$1.18
Hunter's Green3 Beds, 2 baths3BR, 2BA$1.04
Polo VillageAshley2BR, 2BA$1.17
Carrington Place at Wildewood Apartments2 Bedroom - 2 Bath2BR, 2BA$1.10
Sage Pointe2X2 1040-11182BR, 2BA$1.07
Deerfield Run Apartments2 Beds, 2 baths2BR, 2BA$0.90
Aria Lake Carolina1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR, 1BA$0.89
Lexington Grand2 Bed/2 Bath2BR, 2BA$0.92
Killian Terrace Apartments1 Bedroom1BR, 1BA$1.02

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Elgin Apartments

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Elgin Apartment is $787 at Killian Terrace Apartments.

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

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Elgin is starting from $828 at Lexington Grand.

What is the most affordable Elgin Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Elgin Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Lexington Grand and starts from $946.

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