1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Swansea, SC (35 Rentals)

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Burnside Farms
$869 - $1,614
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$884 - $2,514

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Burnside Farms

1120 Corner Wind LnColumbia, SC 29209
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Hampton Courts
$1,020 - $1,427
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$1,025 - $1,675

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Hampton Courts

501 Pelham DrColumbia, SC 29209
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Spring Lake
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Spring Lake

7645 Garners Ferry RdColumbia, SC 29209
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Yugo Columbia Lofts
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Yugo Columbia Lofts

211 Main StColumbia, SC 29201
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Swansea, SC Local Guide

Largest Available Swansea and Nearby 1 Bedroom Apartments

The largest available 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Swansea, SC is found at Brookland in the Skyland Estates neighborhood and is 932 square feet priced from $1,875. Lauren Ridge Apartment Homes in the Richmond Farms neighborhood has the second largest 1 Bedroom, which is sized at 916 square feet and currently listed start at $1,450. Here is today’s list of the largest available 1 Bedroom units in Swansea:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
BrooklandB932 Sq Ft$1,875
Lauren Ridge Apartment HomesThe Dreher-Renovated916 Sq Ft$1,450
5th & SloanThe Monroe895 Sq Ft$1,785
4 WestA3854 Sq Ft$1,905
Thornhill Apartments1BR/1BA850 Sq Ft$1,300
Whispering Pines1 Bed 1 Bath-White Appliances850 Sq Ft$1,075
Indigo at BrickworksSanders846 Sq Ft$1,570
Advenir at One ElevenCooper811 Sq Ft$1,699
Wellington Farms Apartment HomesThe Spencer M800 Sq Ft$869
Rivers Edge at Carolina StadiumThe Santee- Standard Furnished - By The Bedspace796 Sq Ft$1,340

Cheapest Available Swansea and Nearby 1 Bedroom Apartments

As of April 10, 2026 the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Swansea, SC is the 1 Bed/1 Bath Model starting from $796 at Elm Creek Apartments in the Greater Aiken neighborhood. The second most affordable Swansea 1 Bedroom is the The Spencer 50 Model at Wellington Farms Apartment Homes starting at $869 in the Southeast Columbia neighborhood. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Swansea is currently $1,402. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in Swansea:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
Elm Creek Apartments1 Bed/1 Bath$796
Wellington Farms Apartment HomesThe Spencer 50$869
Burnside FarmsA1$884
Colonial Pointe Apartments1 Bed/1 Bath$899
Riverbanks Retreat1/1R$950
Broadmoor Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath - 650 Sq Ft.$950
Deer Meadow Village1 Bedroom (Sunroom Optional)$1,005
Forestbrook Apartments and TownhomesOne Bedroom$1,060
Whispering Pines1 Bed 1 Bath-White Appliances$1,075
Hampton CourtsHC11D80$1,170

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Frequently Asked Questions about 1 Bedroom Swansea Apartments

What is the Cheapest apartment in Swansea with 1 Bedroom?

Currently the most affordable 1 Bedroom in Swansea is at Elm Creek Apartments listed at $796.

How much is the average rent for a 1 Bedroom Swansea Apartment?

The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Swansea is $1,402.

What is the largest available 1 Bedroom Swansea Apartment for rent?

Today's apartment with the most square footage in Swansea is a 932 square feet unit starting from $1,875 at Brookland.

What is the average size for Swansea 1 Bedroom Apartments for rent?

The average size for a 1 Bedroom rental in Swansea is currently 900 sq ft.

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