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Hampton Courts
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Hampton Courts

501 Pelham DrColumbia, SC 29209
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Spring Lake
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Spring Lake

7645 Garners Ferry RdColumbia, SC 29209

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Cheapest Available Swansea Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Swansea, SC is a 4 Beds unit found at 21 Oaks in the Arthurtown neighborhood priced from $730. Elm Creek Apartments in the Greater Aiken neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $796. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Swansea apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
21 OaksD1 - Premium4BR,2BA$730
Elm Creek Apartments1 Bed/1 Bath1BR,1BA$796
Wellington Farms Apartment HomesThe Spencer 501BR,1BA$869
Colonial Pointe ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$879
The Meadows at Burnside FarmsA21BR,1BA$904

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Swansea, SC and Nearby

As of June 07, 2026 the best value apartment in the Swansea area is the $0.30 price per square foot 4x4.5 Model at Roost, The in the in the Arthurtown neighborhood starting from $609. The second greatest value Swansea apartment is the 2 Bedroom, 2.5 Bathroom Model at Redpoint Columbia starting at $749 with a $0.59 price per square foot in the Knollwood neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Swansea apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Roost, The4x4.54BR,4.5BA$0.30
Redpoint Columbia2 Bedroom, 2.5 Bathroom2BR,2BA$0.59
Forestbrook Apartments and TownhomesThree Bedroom 2 Bath3BR,2BA$1.10
21 OaksC1 - Premium3BR,3BA$0.78
Summer Cove3 Beds, 2 baths3BR,2BA$1.12
Avalon PlaceTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.36
Whispering Pines1 Bed 1 Bath-White Appliances1BR,1BA$1.26
The Radley2 BEDROOM, 2 BATH2BR,2BA$1.09
Elm Creek Apartments1 Bed/1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.01
Cayce Cove2x12BR,1BA$1.18

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Swansea Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Swansea?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Swansea is at Colonial Pointe Apartments listed at $879.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Swansea Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Swansea Apartment is $796 at Elm Creek Apartments.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Swansea Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Swansea is starting from $899 at Elm Creek Apartments.

What is the most affordable Swansea Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Swansea Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at 21 Oaks and starts from $865.

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