
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Gaston Swansea Neighborhood of West Columbia, SC from $300 (235 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Gaston Swansea area of West Columbia.


Riverbanks Retreat

110 Villa Ct

114 Villa Ct

Broadmoor Apartments

134 Calvin Ct

128 Calvin Ct

925 Glenn St

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Forestbrook Apartments and Townhomes
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505 B Ave

815 Raleigh St

Quail Hollow Apartments

Congaree Villas

506 N Line St, Unit 506 N Line St UNIT A

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323 Sortwell St, Unit 323 sortwell Street, Unit 323 sortwell Street

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774 Shull St, Unit C, Unit C

Lexington Place Apartments

702 Violet St

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120 Calvin Ct, Unit B, Unit B

1423 Karlaney Ave

Woodbine Park Apartments

4643 Edmund Hwy

202 Idlewood Dr

522 Jasper St

1639 North Ave

221 S Lucas St

940 Glenn St

232 Michaelmas Ave
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206 New Brookland Pl

1029 Starview Dr

626 Hulon Ln

1183 Hulon Ln

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Siegel Select Columbia

Acasa Tropical Ridge

1929 Bluff Rd, Unit 186, Unit 186

Stoneridge Senior Village

The Dylan

3700 N Main St
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Elm Creek Apartments

Riverwalk Vista

Towers at Forest Acres

Claire Tower

The Carolinian

The Villages at Congaree Pointe

4300-14302 Wentworth Dr

2223-2225 Greene St

Colonial Pointe Apartments

501 Pelham Dr
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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 | $1,291 | $401 | $2,249 |
| Gaston Swansea 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,394 | $650 | $2,640 |
| Gaston Swansea 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,549 | $450 | $3,240 |
| Gaston Swansea 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,601 | $650 | $4,200 |
| Gaston Swansea 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,372 | $535 | $4,145 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 235 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 Studio unit found at Siegel Select Columbia priced from $401. Acasa Tropical Ridge has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $650. Here are the most affordable Gaston Swansea apartments for rent in West Columbia, SC:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Siegel Select Columbia | Studio - Weekly Rate | Studio,1BA | $401 |
| Acasa Tropical Ridge | Studio 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $650 |
| 21 Oaks | D1 - Premium | 4BR,2BA | $715 |
| The Dylan | C50 | Studio,1BA | $750 |
| Elm Creek Apartments | 1 Bed/1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $796 |
| Riverwalk Vista | 1x1 Studio | 1BR,1BA | $799 |
| Towers at Forest Acres | 1A - 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $799 |
| Colonial Pointe Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $849 |
| Wellington Farms Apartment Homes | The Spencer 50 | 1BR,1BA | $869 |
| Burnside Farms | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $889 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Gaston Swansea, SC
As of April 16, 2026 the best value apartment in the Gaston Swansea area is the $0.90 price per square foot 4x4 Oasis Model at Hub Columbia in the in the Waverly neighborhood starting from $1,260. The second greatest value Gaston Swansea apartment is the 2 Bedroom, 2.5 Bathroom Model at Redpoint Columbia starting at $755 with a $0.60 price per square foot in the Knollwood 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hub Columbia | 4x4 Oasis | 4BR,4BA | $0.90 |
| Redpoint Columbia | 2 Bedroom, 2.5 Bathroom | 2BR,2BA | $0.60 |
| Quail Hollow Apartments | The Kestrel 2 Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $0.99 |
| 21 Oaks | C1 - Premium | 3BR,3BA | $0.78 |
| Elmtree Apartments | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.00 |
| Summer Cove | 3 Beds, 2 baths | 3BR,2BA | $1.12 |
| Arbor Landing Apartments | 1 Bed/1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.06 |
| The Radley | 2 BEDROOM, 2 BATH | 2BR,2BA | $1.08 |
| Elm Creek Apartments | 1 Bed/1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.01 |
| Siegel Select Columbia | Studio - Weekly Rate | Studio ,1BA | $0.89 |
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Lifestyle Ratings
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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 $889.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Gaston Swansea?
The cheapest apartment in Gaston Swansea is Acasa Tropical Ridge which is listed at $650, while the average apartment in Gaston Swansea costs $3,797.
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 120 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 $299 which is $3,498 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Gaston Swansea.
Expert Rental Resources
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Written by: Lauren Harrington
This article draws from first-hand renter experiences and recurring financial challenges reported after moving in.

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A Renters Guide for Tips on Writing Your Notice for Not Renewing Your Apartment
Written by: Bob Mallory
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