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Spring Lake
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Spring Lake

7645 Garners Ferry RdColumbia, SC 29209

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Westwood Estates
2 Bedroom Apartments

Westwood Estates

100 Riverbend DrWest Columbia, SC 29169
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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 3 Beds unit found at Rivers Edge at Carolina Stadium in the Arthurtown neighborhood priced from $770. 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
Rivers Edge at Carolina StadiumThe Savannah- Standard Unfurnished - By The Bedspa3BR,2BA$770
Elm Creek Apartments1 Bed/1 Bath1BR,1BA$796
Colonial Pointe ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$799
The Villages at Congaree Pointe1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$831
Wellington Farms Apartment HomesThe Spencer 501BR,1BA$869

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Swansea, SC and Nearby

As of July 30, 2025 the best value apartment in the Swansea area is the $0.57 price per square foot Townhomes Model at Pulaski Square Townhomes in the in the Eva P. Trezevant neighborhood starting from $999. The second greatest value Swansea apartment is the Two-Bedroom Townhouse Model at Congaree Villas starting at $1,499 with a $1.16 price per square foot in the Springdale 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.
Pulaski Square TownhomesTownhomes3BR,3BA$0.57
Congaree VillasTwo-Bedroom Townhouse2BR,2.5BA$1.16
Whispering Pines3 Bed 2 Bath-White Appliances3BR,2BA$1.10
Fountains of Edenwood2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.43
Riverbanks Retreat2 Bedroom Renovated2BR,1BA$1.25
Elm Creek Apartments1 Bed/1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.01
Harbour Landing1 bed 1 bath1BR,1BA$1.34
Deer Meadow Village1 Bedroom (Sunroom Optional)1BR,1BA$1.41
Cayce Cove2x12BR,1BA$1.19
Colonial Pointe ApartmentsStudioStudio ,1BA$1.43

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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 $799.

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 $860 at Rivers Edge at Carolina Stadium.

What is the most affordable Swansea Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Swansea Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Rivers Edge at Carolina Stadium and starts from $770.

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