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Spring Lake
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Spring Lake

7645 Garners Ferry RdColumbia, SC 29209
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Harbour Landing
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Harbour Landing

514 Spindrift LnColumbia, SC 29209
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Congaree Villas
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Congaree Villas

2490 Fish Hatchery RdWest Columbia, SC 29172

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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 $680. 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$680
Elm Creek Apartments1 Bed/1 Bath1BR,1BA$796
Wellington Farms Apartment HomesThe Spencer 501BR,1BA$869
Colonial Pointe ApartmentsStudio1BR,1BA$899
The Meadows at Burnside FarmsJr One Bedroom1BR,1BA$901
Broadmoor Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath - 650 Sq Ft.1BR,1BA$950
Riverbanks Retreat2/12BR,1BA$985
Serenity Apartments at West ColumbiaStudioStudio,1BA$999
Deer Meadow Village1 Bedroom (Sunroom Optional)1BR,1BA$1,071
Whispering Pines1 Bed 1 Bath-White Appliances1BR,1BA$1,075

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Swansea, SC and Nearby

As of July 24, 2026 the best value apartment in the Swansea area is the $1.34 price per square foot 2 Bed 2.5 Bath Townhome Model at Congaree Villas in the in the Springdale neighborhood starting from $1,734. 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.
Congaree Villas2 Bed 2.5 Bath Townhome2BR,2.5BA$1.34
Redpoint Columbia2 Bedroom, 2.5 Bathroom2BR,2BA$0.59
21 OaksD1 - Premium4BR,2BA$0.61
Forestbrook Apartments and TownhomesTwo Bedroom2BR,1.5BA$1.13
Whispering Pines1 Bed 1 Bath-White Appliances1BR,1BA$1.26
Riverbanks Retreat2/12BR,1BA$1.17
Fountains of Edenwood1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.35
The Radley2 BEDROOM, 2 BATH2BR,2BA$0.87
Elm Creek Apartments1 Bed/1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.01
Cayce Cove2x12BR,1BA$1.22

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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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 $899.

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 Elm Creek Apartments and starts from $1,086.

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