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7645 Garners Ferry RdColumbia, SC 29209

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Swansea, SC Local Guide

Cheapest Available Swansea Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Swansea, SC is a 1 Bed unit found at Elm Creek Apartments in the Greater Aiken neighborhood priced from $796. Colonial Pointe Apartments in the Southeast Columbia neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $849. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Swansea apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Elm Creek Apartments1 Bed/1 Bath1BR,1BA$796
Colonial Pointe ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$849
Wellington Farms Apartment HomesThe Spencer 501BR,1BA$869
Westwood Estates1b1bs1BR,1BA$900
Riverbanks Retreat1/1R1BR,1BA$900

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Swansea, SC and Nearby

As of December 20, 2025 the best value apartment in the Swansea area is the $0.59 price per square foot D1 Model at 21 Oaks in the in the Arthurtown neighborhood starting from $650. The second greatest value Swansea 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 Swansea apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
21 OaksD14BR,2BA$0.59
Summer Cove3 Beds, 2 baths3BR,2BA$0.94
Forestbrook Apartments and TownhomesTwo Bedroom2BR,1.5BA$1.20
Thornhill Apartments2BR/1BA2BR,1BA$1.33
815 Raleigh St2 Bedroom2BR,1.5BA$1.10
The Radley2 BEDROOM, 2 BATH2BR,2BA$1.09
Elm Creek Apartments1 Bed/1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.01
Harbour Landing1 bed 1 bath1BR,1BA$1.34
Riverbanks Retreat1/1R1BR,1BA$1.29
Cayce Cove2x12BR,1BA$1.18

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Getting Around Swansea, SC

Walk Score®

32 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

31 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

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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 $849.

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 $985 at Riverbanks Retreat.

What is the most affordable Swansea Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Swansea Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Summer Cove and starts from $1,028.

Expert Rental Resources

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How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

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