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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 1 Bed unit found at Aria Lake Carolina in the The Summit neighborhood priced from $842. Lexington Grand in the Kershaw County neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $879. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Elgin apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Aria Lake Carolina1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$842
Lexington Grand2 Bed/2 Bath2BR,2BA$879
Deerfield Run Apartments2 Beds, 2 baths2BR,2BA$950
Killian Terrace Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$961
Samara East1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$999
Hunter's Green2 Beds, 2 baths2BR,2BA$1,000
Arbors at Windsor Lake ApartmentsRiverbirch1BR,1BA$1,020
Windsor Shores Apartments1BR/1BR1BR,1BA$1,043
The Paddock Club2 Bed, 2 Bath B (50% Income Restricted)2BR,2BA$1,043
Bridle Ridge Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1,049

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Elgin, SC and Nearby

As of August 08, 2026 the best value apartment in the Elgin area is the $1.12 price per square foot C2 Model at Carrington Place at Wildewood Apartments in the in the Leesburg neighborhood starting from $1,750. The second greatest value Elgin apartment is the 3X2 1222-1300 Model at Sage Pointe starting at $1,350 with a $1.04 price per square foot in the Leesburg neighborhood. 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.
Carrington Place at Wildewood ApartmentsC23BR,2BA$1.12
Sage Pointe3X2 1222-13003BR,2BA$1.04
The Paddock Club3 Bed, 2 Bath A (80% Income Restricted)3BR,2BA$1.08
Hunter's Green3 Beds, 2 baths3BR,2BA$1.00
Colonel Bluffs3 Bedroom3BR,2BA$0.96
Gable Hill Apartment HomesThree Bedroom3BR,2BA$1.20
Deerfield Run Apartments2 Beds, 2 baths2BR,2BA$0.95
Aria Lake Carolina1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$0.89
Providence ParkA21BR,1BA$1.17
Lexington Grand2 Bed/2 Bath2BR,2BA$0.98

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From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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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 $842 at Aria Lake Carolina.

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 $879 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 $1,079.

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