
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Gaston Swansea Neighborhood of West Columbia, SC from $300 (80 Rentals)
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110 Villa Ct

Broadmoor Apartments

Riverbanks Retreat

124 Calvin Ct

Serenity Apartments at West Columbia

505 B Ave

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Quail Hollow Apartments
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815 Raleigh St

Woodbine Park Apartments

3700 N Main St

Elm Creek Apartments

1702 Heidt St

Claire Tower

932 Texas St

Clemons Greene

The Villages at Congaree Pointe

4300-14302 Wentworth Dr
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Colonial Pointe Apartments

Stoneridge Senior Village

501 Pelham Dr

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Hampton Courts

Burnside Farms

Reserve at River Walk

1479 Elmtree Rd

Acasa Tropical Ridge

Boulder Creek
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700-702 S Edisto Ave

822-824 Cedar Terrace

Arbor Landing Apartments

River Ridge

Riverwalk Vista

Summer Cove

2508 Laurel St

Towers at Forest Acres

Landmark at Pine Court

Rosewood Gardens
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200 Arbor Dr, Unit C

11 Loquat Ct

221 Church St

The Landings at Forest Acres

Cross Hill Apartments

Copperfield Apartments

1021 Munsen Spring Dr

1013-1015 Munsen Spring Dr

1113 Florence St

Tamarind at Stoneridge
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Gaston Swansea, West Columbia, SC Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Gaston Swansea?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gaston Swansea Studio Apartments | $1,405 | $800 | $1,933 |
| Gaston Swansea 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,385 | $752 | $2,476 |
| Gaston Swansea 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,513 | $800 | $3,077 |
| Gaston Swansea 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,575 | $699 | $3,800 |
| Gaston Swansea 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,075 | $580 | $3,250 |
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There are currently 80 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Gaston Swansea Neighborhood of West Columbia, SC.
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Cheapest Available Gaston Swansea Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Gaston Swansea area of West Columbia, SC is a 1 Bed unit found at Elm Creek Apartments priced from $796. Clemons Greene has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $820. Here are the most affordable Gaston Swansea apartments for rent in West Columbia, SC:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elm Creek Apartments | 1 Bed/1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $796 |
| Clemons Greene | 1 bdr | 1BR,1BA | $820 |
| Colonial Pointe Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $849 |
| Stoneridge Senior Village | 1 Bdroom | 1BR,1BA | $863 |
| Wellington Farms Apartment Homes | The Spencer 50 | 1BR,1BA | $869 |
| Reserve at River Walk | Lace | 1BR,1BA | $875 |
| Acasa Tropical Ridge | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $894 |
| Boulder Creek | Congaree | 1BR,1BA | $895 |
| Arbor Landing Apartments | 1 Bed/1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $899 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Gaston Swansea, SC
As of January 12, 2026 the best value apartment in the Gaston Swansea area is the $0.94 price per square foot 3 Bed 2.5 Bath (TH)Woodland Village Apartments Model at Woodland Village Apartments in the in the Irmo neighborhood starting from $1,500. The second greatest value Gaston Swansea apartment is the 4x4 Oasis Model at Hub Columbia starting at $1,249 with a $0.89 price per square foot in the Waverly neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Gaston Swansea apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Woodland Village Apartments | 3 Bed 2.5 Bath (TH)Woodland Village Apartments | 3BR,2.5BA | $0.94 |
| Hub Columbia | 4x4 Oasis | 4BR,4BA | $0.89 |
| Quail Hollow Apartments | The Cardinal 2 Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $0.90 |
| 21 Oaks | D1 | 4BR,2BA | $0.59 |
| Elmtree Apartments | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $0.95 |
| Summer Cove | 3 Beds, 2 baths | 3BR,2BA | $0.94 |
| Arbor Landing Apartments | 1 Bed/1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.06 |
| The Radley | 2 BEDROOM, 2 BATH | 2BR,2BA | $1.09 |
| Elm Creek Apartments | 1 Bed/1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.01 |
| Clemons Greene | 1 bdr | 1BR,1BA | $1.09 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Gaston Swansea Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Gaston Swansea?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Gaston Swansea is under $899.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Gaston Swansea?
The cheapest apartment in Gaston Swansea is Elm Creek Apartments which is listed at $796, while the average apartment in Gaston Swansea costs $1,502.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Gaston Swansea?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 106 regular apartments in Gaston Swansea that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Gaston Swansea?
Cheap apartments in Gaston Swansea have an average cost of $494 which is $1,008 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Gaston Swansea.
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