Cheap Homes for Rent in the Gaston Swansea Neighborhood of West Columbia, SC from $795 (128 Rentals)

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property at 1100 Skyland Dr
$850
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
Available Oct 1
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1100 Skyland Dr, Unit K4

1100 Skyland Dr
ColumbiaSC29210
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property at 1208 Bush River Rd
$950 - $1,100
2 Bedroom Rentals
Available Now
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1208 Bush River Rd

ColumbiaSC29210

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property at 1208 Bush River Rd
$1,100

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Base Rent$1,100

Total Monthly Price$1,100
2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo for Rent
Available Now
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1208 Bush River Rd, Unit A4

1208 Bush River Rd
ColumbiaSC29210
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property at 129 Hendrix St
$1,100
2 Bedroom Rentals
Available Now

129 Hendrix St

West ColumbiaSC29169

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property at 629 Kentucky St
$1,150

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Base Rent$1,150

Total Monthly Price$1,150
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent
Available Now
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629 Kentucky St, Unit B

629 Kentucky St
ColumbiaSC29201
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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. 21 Oaks has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 4 Beds apartment currently listed from $680. Here are the most affordable Gaston Swansea apartments for rent in West Columbia, SC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Siegel Select ColumbiaStudio - Weekly RateStudio,1BA$401
21 OaksD1 - Premium4BR,2BA$680
Elm Creek Apartments1 Bed/1 Bath1BR,1BA$796
Boulder CreekA1-Congaree1BR,1BA$799
Riverwalk Vista1x1 Studio1BR,1BA$799
Claire TowerEfficiencyStudio,1BA$850
Acasa Tropical Ridge2X2A2BR,2BA$868
Tamarind at StoneridgeSago1BR,1BA$869
Towers At Forest AcresCamelliaStudio,1BA$874
Colonial Pointe ApartmentsStudio1BR,1BA$899

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Gaston Swansea, SC

As of September 08, 2026 the best value apartment in the Gaston Swansea area is the $0.59 price per square foot 2 Bedroom, 2.5 Bathroom Model at Redpoint Columbia in the in the Knollwood neighborhood starting from $749. The second greatest value Gaston Swansea apartment is the C1 Model at 21 Oaks starting at $815 with a $0.74 price per square foot in the Arthurtown neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Gaston Swansea apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Redpoint Columbia2 Bedroom, 2.5 Bathroom2BR,2BA$0.59
21 OaksC13BR,3BA$0.74
Garo Lexington Green2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$0.90
Acasa Tropical Ridge2X22BR,2BA$0.93
Clemons Greene2 Bdrm2BR,1BA$1.11
Plowden Place Apartments2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$1.07
Arbor Landing Apartments1 Bed/1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.06
The Radley2 BEDROOM, 2 BATH2BR,2BA$0.87
Elm Creek Apartments1 Bed/1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.01
Siegel Select ColumbiaStudio - Weekly RateStudio ,1BA$0.89

Frequently Asked Questions about Gaston Swansea

What type of rentals are currently available in Gaston Swansea?

There are currently 484 Apartments for Rent in Gaston Swansea, SC with pricing that ranges from $401 to $5,500. There are also 437 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Gaston Swansea ranging from $795 to $4,500.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Gaston Swansea?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Gaston Swansea ranges from $795 to $4,500 with an average monthly rent of $1,823.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Gaston Swansea?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Gaston Swansea range from $649 to $4,600, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $800 to $3,530. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,397 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $460.

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