Cheap Apartments for Rent in Lexington County, SC from $300 (15 Rentals)

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Elm Creek Apartments
$796 - $1,086
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$776 - $1,066
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1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Elm Creek Apartments

295 N Lawrence AveSwansea, SC 29160
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Peaks at Lexington
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Peaks at Lexington

227 Charter Oak RdLexington, SC 29072
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Creekside Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Creekside Apartments

166 Pinewood DrBatesburg, SC 29006
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Autumnwood Crossing
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Autumnwood Crossing

207 Topsider CtLexington, SC 29072
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Pinewood Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Pinewood Apartments

1000 Holland AveCayce, SC 29033
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2300 Charleston Hwy
3 Bedroom Apartments

2300 Charleston Hwy

2300 Charleston HwyCayce, SC 29033
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Cheapest Available Lexington County Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Lexington County, SC is a 1 Bed unit found at Elm Creek Apartments in the Greater Aiken neighborhood priced from $796. Waters At Berryhill in the Pine Valley neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $949. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Lexington County apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Elm Creek Apartments1 Bed/1 Bath1BR,1BA$796
Waters At BerryhillA11BR,1BA$949
Riverbanks Retreat1/1R1BR,1BA$950
Broadmoor Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath - 650 Sq Ft.1BR,1BA$950
Serenity Apartments at West ColumbiaStudioStudio,1BA$999

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Lexington County, SC

As of March 01, 2026 the best value apartment in the Lexington County area is the $1.14 price per square foot 3 Bed / 2 Bath – Renovated Model at Gleneagle Apartment Homes in the in the Irmo neighborhood starting from $1,525. The second greatest value Lexington County apartment is the 3 Beds, 2 baths Model at Summer Cove starting at $1,028 with a $0.94 price per square foot in the Autumn Chase At South Brook neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Lexington County apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Gleneagle Apartment Homes3 Bed / 2 Bath – Renovated3BR,2BA$1.14
Summer Cove3 Beds, 2 baths3BR,2BA$0.94
Pine Grove Apartments2 Bedroom 1.5 Bath2BR,2BA$0.95
Vue at St. Andrews2 Bed 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.09
Ashland CommonsThe Mahogany2BR,2BA$1.22
139 Calvin Ct, Unit C139 Calvin Ct2BR,1BA$0.95
546 Shull St, Unit A546 Shull St2BR,1BA$1.19
The Radley2 BEDROOM, 2 BATH2BR,2BA$1.08
Elm Creek Apartments1 Bed/1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.01
Cayce Cove2x12BR,1BA$1.18

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Lexington County Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Lexington County?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Lexington County is under $1,055.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Lexington County?

The cheapest apartment in Lexington County is Elm Creek Apartments which is listed at $796, while the average apartment in Lexington County costs $1,750.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Lexington County?

Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 21 regular apartments in Lexington County that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Lexington County?

Cheap apartments in Lexington County have an average cost of $600 which is $1,150 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Lexington County.

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