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Elgin, SC Local Guide

Cheapest Available Elgin Apartments for Rent

 

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
Samara EastStudio ApartmentStudio,1BA$899

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Elgin, SC

As of July 26, 2026 the best value apartment in the Elgin area is the $1.24 price per square foot Plan 2 Model at Tricon Blythewood in the in the Blythewood neighborhood starting from $2,179. 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.
Tricon BlythewoodPlan 24BR,3BA$1.24
Sage Pointe3X2 1222-13003BR,2BA$1.04
Hunter's Green3 Beds, 2 baths3BR,2BA$1.00
Briar Grove Apartment Homes2BR / 2BA2BR,2BA$1.25
Gable Hill Apartment HomesTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.20
Deerfield Run Apartments2 Beds, 2 baths2BR,2BA$0.95
Killian Terrace Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$0.94
Aria Lake Carolina1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$0.89
Lexington Grand2 Bed/2 Bath2BR,2BA$0.98
The Paddock Club1 Bed, 1 Bath B (50% Income Restricted)1BR,1BA$1.18

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Frequently Asked Questions about Elgin

What type of rentals are currently available in Elgin?

There are currently 49 Apartments for Rent in Elgin, SC with pricing that ranges from $842 to $4,754. There are also 46 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Elgin ranging from $1,400 to $3,195.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Elgin?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Elgin ranges from $1,400 to $3,195 with an average monthly rent of $2,063.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Elgin?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Elgin range from $1,079 to $4,754, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,595 to $2,350. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,700 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $2,179.

Expert Rental Resources

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Local Expert's Top 8: Affordable Columbia, SC Neighborhoods for Quality Living

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