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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 Silver Station in the Spring Valley neighborhood priced from $769. Aria Lake Carolina in the The Summit neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $799. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Elgin apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Silver Station1 x 11BR,1BA$769
Aria Lake Carolina2 Bedrooms 2 Baths2BR,2BA$799
Colonel Bluffs1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$873
Killian Terrace Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$961
Samara East1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$999
Bridle Ridge Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$999
Hunter's Green2 Beds, 2 baths2BR,2BA$1,000
Deerfield Run Apartments2 Beds, 2 baths2BR,2BA$1,000
Gable Hill Apartment HomesOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,000
The Paddock Club1 Bed, 1 Bath A (80% Income Restricted)1BR,1BA$1,021

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Elgin, SC and Nearby

As of May 08, 2026 the best value apartment in the Elgin area is the $1.22 price per square foot Plan 3 Model at Tricon Blythewood in the in the Cobblestone Park neighborhood starting from $2,329. The second greatest value Elgin apartment is the C1 Model at The Preserve At Spears Creek starting at $1,640 with a $1.10 price per square foot in the Wildewood 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.
Tricon BlythewoodPlan 34BR,2.5BA$1.22
The Preserve At Spears CreekC13BR,2BA$1.10
Hunter's Green3 Beds, 2 baths3BR,2BA$1.00
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$1.00
Arbors at Windsor Lake ApartmentsLive Oak2BR,2BA$1.14
Aria Lake Carolina1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$0.92
Silver Station1 x 11BR,1BA$0.96
Colonel Bluffs1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.10

Don't Settle: How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

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 $769 at Silver Station.

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 $799 at Aria Lake Carolina.

What is the most affordable Elgin Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Elgin Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Silver Station and starts from $1,040.

Expert Rental Resources

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Local Experts Top 8: Affordable Columbia, SC Neighborhoods for Quality Living

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What Does “Rent Burdened” Mean? How Much Rent Is Too Much

Written by: Lauren Harrington

This article draws from first-hand renter experiences and recurring financial challenges reported after moving in.