Cheap Apartments for Rent in Swansea, SC from $500 (36 Rentals)

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Burnside Farms
$889 - $2,519
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Burnside Farms

1120 Corner Wind LnColumbia, SC 29209
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Hampton Courts
$1,230 - $1,882
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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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Swansea, SC Local Guide

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 $715. 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$715
Elm Creek Apartments1 Bed/1 Bath1BR,1BA$796
Colonial Pointe ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$849
Wellington Farms Apartment HomesThe Spencer 501BR,1BA$869
Burnside FarmsA11BR,1BA$889
Riverbanks Retreat1/1R1BR,1BA$900
Broadmoor Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath - 650 Sq Ft.1BR,1BA$950
Serenity Apartments at West ColumbiaStudioStudio,1BA$999
Forestbrook Apartments and TownhomesOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,020
Deer Meadow Village1 Bedroom (Sunroom Optional)1BR,1BA$1,040

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Swansea, SC and Nearby

As of April 22, 2026 the best value apartment in the Swansea area is the $0.60 price per square foot 2 Bedroom, 2.5 Bathroom Model at Redpoint Columbia in the in the Knollwood neighborhood starting from $755. The second greatest value Swansea apartment is the C1 - Premium Model at 21 Oaks starting at $865 with a $0.78 price per square foot in the Arthurtown 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.
Redpoint Columbia2 Bedroom, 2.5 Bathroom2BR,2BA$0.60
21 OaksC1 - Premium3BR,3BA$0.78
Summer Cove3 Beds, 2 baths3BR,2BA$1.12
Fountains of Edenwood2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.31
Harbour LandingHarbour 2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.27
Whispering Pines1 Bed 1 Bath-White Appliances1BR,1BA$1.26
The Radley2 BEDROOM, 2 BATH2BR,2BA$1.08
Elm Creek Apartments1 Bed/1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.01
Riverbanks Retreat1/1R1BR,1BA$1.29
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 $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 $919 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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