Cheap Apartments for Rent in Lexington County, SC from $460 (50 Rentals)

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774 Shull St, Unit C
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774 Shull St, Unit C

774 Shull StWest Columbia, SC 29169
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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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Raintree II
2 Bedroom Apartments

Raintree II

113 Cricket Tree LnColumbia, SC 29210
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Clemons Greene
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Clemons Greene

1020 Highway 378Lexington, SC 29072
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Harbison Gardens
2 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Harbison Gardens

401 Columbiana DrColumbia, SC 29212
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129 Hendrix St

West ColumbiaSC29169

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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. Otarre Pointe in the Arthurtown 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 Lexington County apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Elm Creek Apartments1 Bed/1 Bath1BR,1BA$796
Otarre PointeAsh1BR,1BA$869
Woodland Village Apartments1 Bed 1 BathWoodland Village Apartments1BR,1BA$900
Waters At BerryhillA11BR,1BA$945
Ovation @35001x1 Classic1BR,1BA$950
Broadmoor Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath - 650 Sq Ft.1BR,1BA$950
Serenity Apartments at West ColumbiaStudioStudio,1BA$999
Peachtree Place1 Bedroom/1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1,000
Clemons Greene2 bdr2BR,1BA$1,013

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Lexington County, SC

As of August 31, 2026 the best value apartment in the Lexington County area is the $0.96 price per square foot 3 Bedroom 2 Bath Model at Pine Grove Apartments in the in the Irmo neighborhood starting from $1,235. The second greatest value Lexington County apartment is the Three Bedroom 2 Bath Model at Forestbrook Apartments and Townhomes starting at $1,270 with a $1.08 price per square foot in the Springdale 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.
Pine Grove Apartments3 Bedroom 2 Bath3BR,2BA$0.96
Forestbrook Apartments and TownhomesThree Bedroom 2 Bath3BR,2BA$1.08
Thornhill Apartments2BR/1BA2BR,1BA$1.23
Ashland CommonsThe Mahogany2BR,2BA$1.14
Woodland Village Apartments1 Bed 1 BathWoodland Village Apartments1BR,1BA$0.94
Clemons Greene2 bdr2BR,1BA$1.11
Ovation @35001x1 Renovated1BR,1BA$1.24
The Radley2 BEDROOM, 2 BATH2BR,2BA$0.87
Elm Creek Apartments1 Bed/1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.01
Cayce Cove2x12BR,1BA$1.22

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 $1,013.

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 $1,575.

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 11 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 $398 which is $1,177 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Lexington County.

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