Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Elmwood Park Neighborhood of Columbia, SC from $500 (33 Rentals)

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1430 Gregg St

ColumbiaSC29201
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3700 N Main St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

3700 N Main St

3700 N Main StColumbia, SC 29203
Senior Living
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Benton Crossing
1 Bedroom Apartments

Benton Crossing

2617 River DrColumbia, SC 29201
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Berry Building
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Berry Building

1217 Taylor StColumbia, SC 29201
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Nine at Columbia
3 to 5 Bedroom Apartments

Nine at Columbia

1400 Huger StColumbia, SC 29201
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Westwood Estates
2 Bedroom Apartments

Westwood Estates

100 Riverbend DrWest Columbia, SC 29169
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Elmwood Park, Columbia, SC Local Guide

Cheapest Available Elmwood Park Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Elmwood Park area of Columbia, SC is a 1 Bed unit found at Acasa Prosper Fairways priced from $650. Landmark at Pine Court has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $875. Here are the most affordable Elmwood Park apartments for rent in Columbia, SC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Acasa Prosper Fairways1X1_6781BR,1BA$650
Landmark at Pine CourtA1 Designer Plus1BR,1BA$875
Elmwood Lofts1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$909
Reserve at River WalkHampton2BR,2BA$916
Tamarind at StoneridgeSago1BR,1BA$921
Riverbanks Retreat1 Bedroom Renovated1BR,1BA$950
Hub Columbia4x3 C4BR,3BA$995
Riverwalk Vista0x1Studio,1BA$999
Stone RidgeOne Bedroom/One Bath Loft1BR,1BA$999

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Elmwood Park, SC

As of March 29, 2025 the best value apartment in the Elmwood Park area is the $1.23 price per square foot 416 Westwood Ave Model at 416 Westwood Ave in the in the Eau Claire neighborhood starting from $1,550. The second greatest value Elmwood Park apartment is the 2A-E Model at Acasa Vista Towers starting at $1,700 with a $1.35 price per square foot in the Eva P. Trezevant neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Elmwood Park apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
416 Westwood Ave416 Westwood Ave3BR,2BA$1.23
Acasa Vista Towers2A-E2BR,2BA$1.35
148 River Valley Dr148 River Valley Dr3BR,2BA$1.32
Yugo Columbia Lofts2 Bed, 1 Bath Plus2BR,1BA$0.83
Columbia RisingFreshly Updated 2bd Units with Wifi, and More!2BR,1BA$1.08
Broad River TraceSantee1BR,1BA$1.31
The Radley2 BEDROOM, 2 BATH2BR,2BA$1.05
Stone RidgeOne Bedroom/One Bath Loft1BR,1BA$1.34
Tamarind at StoneridgeSago1BR,1BA$1.32
Acasa Prosper Fairways1X1_6721BR,1BA$1.04

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Elmwood Park, Columbia, SC

Ranked #9

Among neighborhoods in Columbia, SC for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving.com compiles millions of data points to bring you our detailed rental search system called 'Lifestyle ratings', composed of neighborhoods, cities and towns, and rental properties across South Carolina including Elmwood Park, Columbia, and the greater Columbia area. LifeStyle Ratings are the best way to sort through finding a place to live - beyond price and floorplan. This takes in many factors including searching for the best amenities, and convenient access to the outdoors, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, and how walkable or bikeable each community and area is. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

Getting Around the Elmwood Park Neighborhood in Columbia, SC

Walk Score®

67 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

52 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

47 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?

  • Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
  • Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Elmwood Park Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Elmwood Park?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Elmwood Park is under $999.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Elmwood Park?

The cheapest apartment in Elmwood Park is Acasa Prosper Fairways which is listed at $650, while the average apartment in Elmwood Park costs $1,675.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Elmwood Park?

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 24 regular apartments in Elmwood Park 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 Elmwood Park?

Cheap apartments in Elmwood Park have an average cost of $368 which is $1,307 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Elmwood Park.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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Understanding Amenity Fees: Know Where You Might Be Able to Save Money

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Renting Smart: Lease Basics Every Renter Needs

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

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Battling the Butts: Your Guide to the Reality of Smoke-Free Renting

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