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4415 Percival RdColumbia, SC 29229
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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. The Paddock Club in the Leesburg neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $869. 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
The Paddock Club1 Bed, 1 Bath A (50% Income Restricted)1BR,1BA$869
Lexington Grand2 Bed/2 Bath2BR,2BA$879
Silver Station2 x 22BR,2BA$911
Killian Terrace Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$937
Arbors at Windsor Lake ApartmentsRiverbirch1BR,1BA$950
Samara East1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$999
Hunter's Green2 Beds, 2 baths2BR,2BA$1,000
Deerfield Run Apartments2 Beds, 2 baths2BR,2BA$1,000
Bridle Ridge Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1,049

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Elgin, SC and Nearby

As of June 22, 2026 the best value apartment in the Elgin area is the $1.00 price per square foot 3 Beds, 2 baths Model at Hunter's Green in the in the Leesburg neighborhood starting from $1,200. The second greatest value Elgin apartment is the 2 Bedroom - 2 Bath Model at Carrington Place at Wildewood Apartments starting at $1,295 with a $1.10 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.
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$1.05
Silver Station2 x 22BR,2BA$0.86
Wildewood South3 Bedroom 2 Bath3BR,2BA$1.17
Gable Hill Apartment HomesTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.13
Deerfield Run Apartments2 Beds, 2 baths2BR,2BA$1.00
Killian Terrace Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$0.94
Aria Lake Carolina1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$0.89
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 Silver Station and starts from $1,040.

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